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U of Nevada researchers 3D print ‘Lego-like’ modular bricks for Army bridges

Matthew Thibault — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 14:24:00 -0500

The project team is testing the blocks for spans and other structures that could be printed on demand in combat zones.

How CIOs can prepare for Trump’s tariffs plan

Jen A. Miller — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 14:24:00 -0500

The president-elect has proposed tariffs on imported goods, stoking concerns about higher costs for electronics.

Following long line of peers, Arizona builder becomes employee-owned

Matthew Thibault — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:30:00 -0500

Willmeng Construction, headquartered in Phoenix, is now the second-largest employee-owned general contractor based in the state.

Backlog holds steady as contractors eye private construction rebound

Sebastian Obando — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:25:00 -0500

Builders expect privately financed projects to bounce back on lower borrowing costs and increased clarity following the presidential election.

SCOTUS weighs fraud claim involving racial preferences

David Weisenfeld — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:18:00 -0500

Lying during a bid process to evade a government agency’s disadvantaged business enterprise program did not merit a fraud conviction, an attorney for the defendants told the justices.

BOEM issues final federal permit for US Wind’s 2-GW Maryland offshore wind project

Emma Penrod — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:36:00 -0500

The wind farm will be a first for the state and will bolster the offshore wind supply chain, according to the Oceantic Network.

Bechtel signs new contract on $27B Louisiana LNG terminal

Julie Strupp — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:36:00 -0500

Construction on the facility, formerly named Driftwood LNG, is moving ahead after Australian oil and gas giant Woodside bought it in October.

Healthcare construction a key part of US infrastructure

Mary Scott Nabers — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:11:00 -0500

Contractors that are prepared to deliver medical facilities will be in high demand in 2025, writes a construction consultant.

Shawmut doubles down on NYC growth

Sebastian Obando — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:10:00 -0500

The Boston-based contractor announced the expansion of its large project division in the New York City metropolitan area.

Turner cost index rises 3.6% YOY

Joe Bousquin — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:10:00 -0500

The benchmark compiled by the largest contractor in the country contrasted with the government’s PPI data for nonresidential construction.