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The 7 biggest megaprojects that have broken ground this year
WEBOct 1, 2021 · Below is Dodge’s list of the seven U.S. projects that broke ground this year and that eclipse $1 billion. 1. Line 3 Replacement Program. Minnesota. $2.1 billion. Optional Caption. Courtesy of ...
9 infrastructure megaprojects to watch | Construction Dive
WEBJan 16, 2024 · The Gateway Program is a $16.1 billion group of projects that aim to address this problem, doubling capacity for the Northeast Corridor rail segment between New Jersey and New York City. The work ...
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WEBJun 6, 2024 · 2 years after George Floyd’s death: progress yet ‘unfulfilled promises’ in construction. “I’m working with people who at least aren’t openly racist” anymore, one worker said ...
Construction had the most fatalities of any industry last year
WEBDec 19, 2023 · Dive Brief: More construction workers died on the job last year than in any other industry sector. In 2022, 1,069 construction professionals died while working, a rate of 9.6 fatalities per ...
Higher material prices here to stay | Construction Dive
WEBJun 1, 2023 · More upward pressure on the cost of building products will lead to a permanent shift in prices, according to construction industry sources. Published June 1, 2023. Sebastian Obando Reporter. About ...
Inside contractors’ top concerns in 2023 and into 2024
WEBSep 18, 2023 · According to Associated Builders and Contractors, construction input prices have increased by 37.7% since 2020 and since last year, they’ve increased by 4.9%. While this might sound bleak, the ...
Mass timber 101: Understanding the emerging building type
WEBMay 24, 2017 · TSAY JACOBS: Heavy timber is associated with a type of construction, Type IV, so there’s a little bit of a definition overlap between a type of construction and a material. Whereas mass timber ...
AI, robotics dominate 2024’s construction tech forecast
WEBJan 10, 2024 · AI, robotics dominate 2024’s construction tech forecast. Expect machines trained on “large behavior models,” more mass timber, prefab and 3D printing. But always keep jobsite safety in mind ...
The leading edge: 8 ways to use cantilevers in residential design
WEBNov 30, 2016 · Whether they’re protecting you from the elements, creating dramatic views or just adding a little more light, architectural cantilevers provide a bevy of benefits. Protected walkways: This home ...