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9 infrastructure megaprojects to watch | Construction Dive
Jan 16, 2024 · The phased completion of Terminal 1 remains on track, with the opening of the arrivals and departures hall and 14 gates scheduled for 2026. The final nine gates will be ready for passengers by 2030.
The 7 biggest megaprojects that have broken ground this year
Oct 1, 2021 · The Diamond Green Diesel Port Authority Refinery Expansion is a joint venture between Valero Energy Corporation and Darling Ingredients Inc. DGD Port Arthur's total annual production capacity is ...
Construction’s manufacturing boom: Mapping the biggest facilities ...
Aug 7, 2023 · The U.S. continues to gain ground on other countries’ manufacturing dominance two years after President Joe Biden signed the $52 billion CHIPS and Science Act in August 2022.
AI, robotics dominate 2024’s construction tech forecast
Jan 10, 2024 · Expect machines trained on “large behavior models,” more mass timber, prefab and 3D printing. But always keep jobsite safety in mind, experts say.
Higher material prices here to stay | Construction Dive
Jun 1, 2023 · The rollercoaster ride of construction material prices is lining up to throw contractors for another loop. Although prices for key input commodities should continue to fall in 2023 and 2024 ...
Mass timber 101: Understanding the emerging building type
May 24, 2017 · The handful of projects finished or in the works in the U.S. evidence that great heights will be one of the last things tall wood achieves. In the meantime, projects like T3, a seven-story office ...
Inside contractors’ top concerns in 2023 and into 2024
Sep 18, 2023 · Although the cost of some materials has dropped steadily over the past year, like lumber and softwood lumber down 12.3% and 44.1% respectively, other materials have seen a sharp increase in recent ...
Construction’s biggest staffing struggles for 2024
Jan 11, 2024 · Construction’s labor struggles will continue in 2024, and it’s not just due to the number of new jobs set to break ground. The reasons for a lack of skilled applicants this year are many.
Supply chain headaches persist 4 years into pandemic
Feb 29, 2024 · Construction input prices ticked up 1% in January, the first overall price increase after three months of moderation. Overall construction costs remain 0.4% higher than a year ago, while ...