Federal shutdown threatening some infrastructure projects
Construction Dive
JANUARY 13, 2019
States are holding off on cementing plans for 2019 surface transportation projects since much of their funding has been cut off.
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State of the Construction Industry: January Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 31, 2019
We’re one month into 2019 and already there are some big stories making waves across the United States — from the government shutdown and battle over a potential border wall to the impacts from tariffs and concerns of a slowing economy. A number of high-profile infrastructure projects could give the construction industry a boost in 2019.
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Highly-Anticipated Klein Road Project Wraps Up Ahead of Schedule
Construction Today
JANUARY 6, 2025
The $13 million Klein Road widening project in New Braunfels is officially complete, marking a significant milestone in the city’s effort to enhance transportation infrastructure. This vital upgrade, funded through the 2019 Bond Program, transformed a crucial stretch of Klein Road into a four-lane thoroughfare.
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Iowa approves $3.4B infrastructure plan
Construction Dive
JUNE 14, 2018
The transportation commission approved a 2019-2023 program that includes airport, transit, railroad, trail and highway projects.
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Add briefcase to your phone's home screen
GCP Applied Technologies
JULY 17, 2019
Wed, 07/17/2019 - 20:08. July 17, 2019. Transportation Infrastructure. Add briefcase to your phone's home screen. michael.delros…. GCP Applied Technologies. Add briefcase to your iPhone/iPad/iOS device. Launch Safari browser on Apple’s iOS. Navigate to gcpat.com/briefcase. Tap the Share button on the browser’s toolbar.
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Bronze Award: 2019 Economic Development Deal Of The Year
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
Read: Bronze Award: 2019 Economic Development Deal Of The Year at BusinessFacilities.com. General and Administrative Hub has earned the City of Dallas Office of Economic Development our DOTY Bronze Award. The project is expected create […].
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Global Market For Smart Cities To Reach $1,265.85 Billion By 2019
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JULY 7, 2014
According to the report “ Smart Cities Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 – 2019 ,” the global smart cities market is expected to reach a value of $1,265.85 billion by 2019, growing at a CAGR of 14.0% from 2013 to 2019. billion by 2019.
Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report
Business Facilities
JULY 24, 2019
From the July/August 2019 Issue. 15th Annual Rankings: 2019 Metro Rankings Report. Austin hosts the Army Futures Command, cybersecurity firms, transportation technology, life sciences and health tech and companies innovating in film, gaming and music. By Business Facilities Staff. ATLANTA NO. 1 IN GROWTH POTENTIAL.
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Florida Invests Record $10.8 Billion in Infrastructure
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
Florida Governor Rick Scott presented the state's FY 2018-2019 transportation budget yesterday, saying, "Transportation infrastructure plays an important role in helping support our booming economy, growing population and record numbers of visitors.
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Silver Award: 2019 Economic Development Deal Of The Year
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
Read: Silver Award: 2019 Economic Development Deal Of The Year at BusinessFacilities.com. Commerce, GA will be the home of SK Innovation’s lithium battery plant, which will build advanced batteries for hybrid and fully electric vehicles for VW and other OEMs.
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Florida Invests Record $10.8 Billion in Infrastructure in FY2018-19
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
Florida Governor Rick Scott presented the state's FY 2018-2019 transportation budget yesterday, saying, "Transportation infrastructure plays an important role in helping support our booming economy, growing population and record numbers of visitors.
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KPMG Report: The value of Information Management in construction for VolkerWessels
Lets Build
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
A report commissioned by the University of Cambridge’s Centre for Digital Built Britain (CDBB) and prepared by KPMG focused on the value of Information Management within construction and infrastructure sectors. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM). Other report participants. Environment Agency. Heathrow Airport Ltd (Heathrow).
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Why Construction Firms Should Invest In Packaging Solutions
Construction Marketing
JUNE 24, 2021
President Joe Biden’s USD$2 trillion housing and infrastructure agenda have been met with mixed reactions from the construction industry. A recent Infrastructure Intelligence commentary detailed that 55% of contractors believe that the plan would do more harm than good.
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Survey Reveals the Impacts of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Contractors
Construction Junkie
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
More than half of the respondents were involved in building construction, 25% in highway and transportation, and 23% in both federal construction projects and utility infrastructure. 32% the firms surveyed said that they have not seen any change in headcount year over year, while another 27% have actually added employees since 2019.
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Comparing bridge waterproofing membranes: Not all liquid waterproofing is created equal
GCP Applied Technologies
MAY 30, 2019
Thu, 05/30/2019 - 13:08. May 30, 2019. In many regions, there are independent organizations, such as the British Board of Agrément, the Ministry of Transportation in Quebec, UBAtc in Belgium and CEREMA in France, who validate the performance characteristics of bridge deck waterproofing systems. Transportation Infrastructure.
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ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
Oregon Democrat, likely House transportation committee chair in next Congress, wants to move bill quickly.
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September / October 2019 Issue (Volume 52, Number 5)
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 3, 2019
The September/October 2019 Issue features the booming logistics and transportation industry. Read: September / October 2019 Issue (Volume 52, Number 5) at BusinessFacilities.com. Plus, a look at Qualified Opportunity Zones and Business/Industry/Tech Parks.
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DeFazio Aims for $500B-Plus Infrastructure Plan in 2019
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
Oregon Democrat, likely House transportation committee chair in next Congress, wants to move bill quickly.
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Bridge refurb video series
GCP Applied Technologies
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Wed, 11/27/2019 - 10:25. November 27, 2019. . Transportation Infrastructure. Bridge refurb video series. Phillip.fry@gc…. GCP Applied Technologies. Bridge refurbishment projects can involve many challenges, including minimizing lane closures and keeping costs down while maximizing the life of the bridge. Waterproofing.
Microtrenching components
GCP Applied Technologies
MAY 30, 2019
Thu, 05/30/2019 - 12:48. May 30, 2019. Transportation Infrastructure. Infrastructure. Microtrenching components. Phillip.fry@gc…. GCP Applied Technologies. Microtrenching, a less-invasive, quicker means for bringing broadband connectivity than traditional methods, unfolds in a linear process during application.
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Top Railway Projects in the US
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 17, 2022
There’s currently a major opportunity for railway construction projects in the United States, thanks to increasing infrastructure funding and support from citizens. . Data cited by Amtrak indicates that 75% of US consumers believe we should shift more trips to passenger rail to reduce transportation’s impact on climate change.
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Norfolk Southern Supported Nearly $2B In Investment In 2019
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
Read: Norfolk Southern Supported Nearly $2B In Investment In 2019 at BusinessFacilities.com. Industrial customers across 16 states developed 54 new and 23 expanded rail-served commercial projects which are expected to create more than 1,160 jobs.
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Top 10 Issues Affecting Real Estate In 2019-2020
Business Facilities
JULY 1, 2019
infrastructure is the leading concern among the issues expected to have the most significant impact on real estate, according to The Counselors of Real Estate. Read: Top 10 Issues Affecting Real Estate In 2019-2020 at BusinessFacilities.com.
PODCAST: Episode 2 – Technical services train the trainers
GCP Applied Technologies
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Tue, 09/10/2019 - 19:23. October 02, 2019. In September 2019, GCP Applied Technologies sponsored a "Train the Trainer" 3-day session, with 25 teachers from the Roofer & Waterproofers Union. Transportation Infrastructure. PODCAST: Episode 2 – Technical services train the trainers. michael.delros…. Hard Hat Cast.
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GCP Applied Technologies
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Tue, 09/10/2019 - 19:23. October 09, 2019. Transportation Infrastructure. PODCAST: Episode 3 – The VERIFI® in-transit concrete management playbook. michael.delros…. Listen to this episode to learn how VERIFI® in-transit concrete management system can vastly improve ready-mix operations. Hard Hat Cast. watch full podcast.
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July / August 2019 Issue (Volume 52, Number 4)
Business Facilities
AUGUST 6, 2019
Business Facilities July / August 2019. 2019 Business Facilities Rankings Report | Our 15th annual Rankings Report maintains BF’s standard for credible and comprehensive results. New England: Rising Regional Tide | The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston’s 1Q 2019 report showed increased wages in all six New England states.
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Microtrenching: A new and improved way to install fiber optic cable
GCP Applied Technologies
APRIL 25, 2019
Thu, 04/25/2019 - 10:57. April 25, 2019. Transportation Infrastructure. Microtrenching: A new and improved way to install fiber optic cable. Phillip.fry@gc…. GCP Applied Technologies. In recent years, microtrenching has become an attractive way for urban developers to install fiber optic cable in heavily congested areas.
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Tête de la Course: How Digital Construction Can Grow Europe’s Cycling Infrastructure
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 5, 2021
This is just one part of Europe’s incredible cycling infrastructure. But the organisations that build and maintain cycling infrastructure have a key role to play in making this a sustained trend. Here’s how the construction industry can help to create a bigger, safer cycling infrastructure across Europe.
Editor's Note: #InfrastructureWeek Must be More Than a Punchline
Contractor Magazine
JUNE 1, 2018
Even as the White House put off its own new Infrastructure Plan until 2019, reality intervened to remind us that our water systems, transportation networks and electrical grids have their own timeline for repairs.
Logistics & Distribution: Delivering The Goods In A Real-Time Economy
Business Facilities
JUNE 19, 2019
Efficiency, optimization and speed have always been top priorities in logistics and transportation. Today, as digital transformations are ushering in the next revolution of industry, known as Industry 4.0, these priorities are even more crucial.
May / June 2019 Issue (Volume 52, Number 3)
Business Facilities
MAY 31, 2019
The May / June 2019 Issue looks at locations that are making foreign direct investment an economic development priority. Read: May / June 2019 Issue (Volume 52, Number 3) at BusinessFacilities.com. Plus, our editor's picks for tech hubs, and an exclusive interview with Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards.
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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: A Pivotal Moment for Water Public-Private Partnerships in the United States
Constructlaw
MAY 30, 2023
Introduction America’s water infrastructure has long faced a critical need for funding and modernization. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, there is a $105 billion funding gap for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projected over the next two decades. [1] billion to the U.S. billion to the U.S. Indeed, $1.5
PODCAST: Episode 4 – VERIFI® v.1–v.4: In-transit concrete management, then, now, and beyond
GCP Applied Technologies
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Tue, 09/10/2019 - 19:23. October 31, 2019. Transportation Infrastructure. PODCAST: Episode 4 – VERIFI® v.1–v.4: 4: In-transit concrete management, then, now, and beyond. michael.delros…. Susan Dalton takes us from the first version of VERIFI® in-transit concrete management system, to now v.4 4 and beyond. Hard Hat Cast.
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Comparing Liquid and Sheet-applied Bridge Deck Waterproofing Membranes
GCP Applied Technologies
AUGUST 30, 2019
Fri, 08/30/2019 - 15:03. August 30, 2019. Transportation Infrastructure. Comparing Liquid and Sheet-applied Bridge Deck Waterproofing Membranes. Phillip.fry@gc…. GCP Applied Technologies. Years ago, engineers had little choice but to use sheet-applied waterproofing for protecting bridge decks. Bridge Deck Waterproofing.
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PODCAST: Episode 5 – Building envelope training and expertise
GCP Applied Technologies
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Tue, 09/10/2019 - 19:23. November 06, 2019. Transportation Infrastructure. PODCAST: Episode 5 – Building envelope training and expertise. michael.delros…. Technical services engineer Jordan Merritt takes us through GCP's comprehensive training and expertise out in the field. Hard Hat Cast. watch full podcast.
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60 Protecting long-span bridges
GCP Applied Technologies
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Wed, 09/18/2019 - 13:41. September 18, 2019. Transportation Infrastructure. Protecting long-span bridges. Phillip.fry@gc…. GCP Applied Technologies. Long-span bridges face growing challenges with protecting steel decks. These dynamic structures face strain from growing traffic volumes and from more extreme weather.
Project briefcases, part 2
GCP Applied Technologies
AUGUST 1, 2019
Thu, 08/01/2019 - 14:33. September 02, 2019. The new highway is designed to provide a direct transport link and expedite travel between the northeast New Territories and Shenzhen East on Mainland China. Transportation Infrastructure. Project briefcases, part 2. michael.delros…. GCP Applied Technologies.
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Building a Better Future – How the Construction Industry Can Attract the Best Talent
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
However, current projections indicate a shortage of workers to keep up with infrastructure demands. The growth of construction technology has skyrocketed , with venture capital (VC) activity reaching several billion dollars and outpacing the overall VC funding industry 15-fold in 2019.
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Top 10 Construction Companies in India
CivilJungle
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
There are various multinational as well as national construction companies in India which are working for the construction of highways, infrastructure, building, and Railway project. The top infrastructure and construction companies in India form an integral part of the economy of the country. Website: [link]. Shapooriji Pallonji.
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XPS delivers high R-values in below-grade applications
Construction Specifier
AUGUST 27, 2020
The thermal performance (R-value) of extruded and expanded polystyrene (XPS and EPS) insulation under roads and airfields in cold climates is critical to protect infrastructure from damage caused by permafrost thaw, frost heave, and seasonal thaw weakening. Photo © BigStockPhoto.com.
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Project briefcases
GCP Applied Technologies
AUGUST 1, 2019
Thu, 08/01/2019 - 14:33. August 05, 2019. The new metro will become a vital transport link, particularly during the planned 2022 FIFA World Cup. Transportation Infrastructure. Project briefcases. michael.delros…. GCP Applied Technologies. Featured projects. Doha Metro Red Line South. Building Envelope Solutions.
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Top tips for securing an early completion bonus for bridge construction
GCP Applied Technologies
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Tue, 09/03/2019 - 10:09. September 03, 2019. Likewise, when it contracted out the development of a collapsed section of Interstate 85, the Georgia Department of Transportation offered a $3.1 Transportation Infrastructure. GCP Applied Technologies. million early completion bonus to the contractor. . Waterproofing.
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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
However, the competition is heating up as other ports build up their infrastructure and dredge their channels to get ready. This new investment in port infrastructure is an important step forward to help grow our local economy and to secure the Port of Baltimore’s future for years to come,” said Baltimore Mayor Rawlings-Black.
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Protecting bridges in extreme climates
GCP Applied Technologies
MAY 30, 2019
Thu, 05/30/2019 - 13:23. May 30, 2019. Transportation Infrastructure. Infrastructure. Protecting bridges in extreme climates. Phillip.fry@gc…. GCP Applied Technologies. Harsh weather conditions can be a challenge for bridge construction and renovation projects, in more ways than one. Bridge Deck Waterproofing.
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