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Government go-slow on infrastructure investment shows no signs of abating

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Infrastructure – the shortage of it as well as its generally crumbling condition – looks like taking centre stage in the general election that is widely expected to be held this year. A key plank in the government’s policy portfolio is to shift the UK to a net zero status by a specific deadline; as laid down in legislation.

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Virginia DOT agrees to pay up to $500M for repairs to Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel infrastructure

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The state is getting involved because the commission that is funding the multibillion project said it cannot spend money on existing infrastructure.

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The Goa-Karnataka Highway Project to Start Soon

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The IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd. have announced the commissioning of the Goa-Karnataka Border Highway to Kundapur on Wednesday. One of the biggest private companies in India to build road infrastructure, the IRB has constructed over 12600 kilometers of lanes already. The projected cost of the construction is Rs.

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Atlanta metro commission floats $173B transportation plan

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The Atlanta Regional Commission's draft plan includes $102 billion for the maintenance of existing infrastructure including road resurfacing, bridge repair and transit upgrades.

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ARTBA Poll Reveals Support for Transportation Infrastructure Investment

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A majority of Americans believe maintaining transportation infrastructure is important for the nation, according to a national poll of 1,001 respondents commissioned by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). economy.'

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Planning reform should be a new Government priority

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Kwarteng seemed at least to have partially diagnosed the symptoms, if not the cause, of the UK’s pained pace for approving vitally needed infrastructure. Today, our planning system for major infrastructure is too slow and fragmented,” he told the House of Commons.

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All You Need To Know About Construction Project Management To Get Started

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Even infrastructure projects like roads and sewers. Heavy construction refers to megaprojects that are oftentimes infrastructure-focused, like dams or flood control systems and facilities. Once the building has passed muster, the building will be commissioned and then handed over to the client and occupancy will begin.