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EV Charger Funding Plans From 35 States OK'd by US DOT, DOE

Approvals for remaining state plans are expected by Sept. 30

Tom Ichniowski

September 17, 2022

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Federal approvals allow states to tap $900 million from the U.S. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Design Technology

Nordic Design Groups Push Autodesk for Revit Upgrades

Architects from Denmark, Norway, Finland and Iceland have joined to call for more design software development and pricing commensurate with it

Jeff Yoders

September 16, 2022

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Architects from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Iceland have joined a 2020 call from UK designers for more development of Autodesk design software.

Transportation

Seattle Bridge to Reopen After 30-Month-Long Emergency Repair Project

Tim Newcomb

September 16, 2022

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The West Seattle Bridge is slated to reopen after a $67-million effort to repair cracks and stabilize the structure.

Companies

Jacobs Solutions CEO Succession Is Set for January

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Richard Korman

September 15, 2022

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President and COO Bob Pragada steps up to chief executive role while Steve Demetriou, who made key transformational changes at $14B industry giant, moves to board executive chair

People

Lucien LaGrange Studio Joins Lamar Johnson Collaborative

Famed Chicago residential and hospitality architect joins Clayco in-house design firm

Jeff Yoders

September 15, 2022

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Lucien LaGrange, a hospitalty and residential designer responsible for some of Chicago's most well-known hotels and condominium towers, is merging his studio with the Lamar Johnson Collaborative.

Transportation

Port of Long Beach OKs $170M Plan to Deepen Ship Channel

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Greg Aragon

September 15, 2022

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Port of Long Beach officials estimate dredging operations for the channel widening project could begin by 2026.

Government Construction

Years-Late Embassy Project Prompts Call for More Congressional Oversight

The much-delayed U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan expected to come in $131M over budget

James Leggate

September 15, 2022

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U.S. embassy compound project in Turkmenistan violated a local rule, causing lengthy delays and $131-million cost overrun, lawmaker says.

Toll Roads

Australian Firm Sets Deal for $2B Majority Stake in Chicago Skyway

Canadian pension funds sell majority of Chicago toll road to Australian toll operator Atlas Arteria

James Leggate

September 15, 2022

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The 7.8-mile toll road, in private hands since 2005, could soon have Australian toll road operator Atlas Arteria as majority owner.

Transportation Infrastructure

US DOT Picks Winners for $1.5B in INFRA Grants

IIJA boosted INFRA funding by 50%

Tom Ichniowski

September 15, 2022

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The U.S. Dept. of Transportation has awarded $1.5 billion for 26 freight and highway infrastructure projects in the latest round of its seven-year-old Infrastructure for Rebuilding America grants program.

Pulse: Project News for the Week of September 19, 2022

September 15, 2022

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Project news from Dodge Data & Analytics.

Global Award Winners Highlight Determined Teams, High Quality Efforts

First Contract Proposals Submitted for $2.3B I-81 Viaduct Removal in Syracuse, NY

Stalled $2.7B Bridge Project Back on Track in Mobile, Ala.

Big NY, NJ Infrastructure Projects Advance With Renewed Momentum

EPA Awards $1.3B for Water Infrastructure Projects in 18 States

Industry Jobs

Events

September 29, 2022

Revisiting Redundancy of Steel Bridges

Earn: 1 PDH; 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 IACET CEU

The Federal Highway Administration released a new National Bridge Inspection Standard with significant changes to bridge inspection programs and accepted methods of steel bridge redundancy. We'll review how the changes impact your projects and explore the analytical framework needed to revisit the way we evaluate redundancy in steel bridges.

The 2022 Top 600 Specialty Contractors Unveiled

For over 40 years, the ENR Top 600 Specialty Contractors ranking has showcased the largest specialty contractors in the U.S., and measured the markets for specialty trade and subcontracting services. A panel of executives from the largest specialty contracting firms will discuss the results of the 2022 Top 600 survey and opportunities for future business.