Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Almost all large infrastructure projects have something in common: They frequently suffer from cost overruns and significant delays. The result is often lower productivity and less profitability for those involved in infrastructure projects. Creating value with lean construction for infrastructure projects. Aim for zero defects.

Infrastructure 148

Infrastructure Construction Profitability Contractors 148

Construction Dive

JANUARY 23, 2020

The $175 billion, five-year infrastructure proposal has been added to the governor's previous $100 billion initiative, making it the largest state plan in U.S.

Infrastructure 127

Infrastructure Plans 127

Pro Builder

APRIL 1, 2021

Biden’s Transportation and Infrastructure Plan Designates $200 Billion for Construction. More than $200 billion of President Biden’s proposed infrastructure plan would go toward preserving, building, and retrofitting more than 2 million homes and commercial buildings. cbroderick. Thu, 04/01/2021 - 10:04.

Transportation 111

Transportation Infrastructure Plans Design 111

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

With funding from the 2021 infrastructure law, Amtrak plans major work on bridges, tunnels and other projects.

Infrastructure 132

Infrastructure Plans 132

Construction Dive

APRIL 15, 2024

King County, Washington, is planning a slew of resilience and clean water upgrades over the next decade, bolstered by new EPA loan financing.

Seattle 128

Seattle Infrastructure Washington Finance 128

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 10, 2020

EO – Expediting Infrastructure Investments. Integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery can not only expedite infrastructure repair, renovation, and construction, but do so cost effectively! The post EO – Expediting Infrastructure Investments appeared first on 4BT.

Infrastructure 116

Infrastructure Procurement Renovating Plans 116

Job Order Contracting

MAY 6, 2022

Consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects on time and on budget is possible using an integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery solution. The post Integrated Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Solution appeared first on 4BT. Construction, 12(4), 05020014.

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Procurement Plans Construction Life Cycle 219

Construction Enquirer

MAY 2, 2023

Kier is restructuring its Infrastructure Services division with the current three business streams set to become two. From July 1 the current Highways, Utilities and Infrastructure operations will become Transportation and Natural Resources and Nuclear & Networks. Kier emphasised the restructure was not about cost cutting.

Infrastructure 77

Infrastructure Transportation Resource Airports 77

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 6, 2023

The current planning system will fail to deliver the Government’s ambitions to build infrastructure to meet net zero goals and housing needs. That is the conclusion of a damning report by the Institute for Public Policy Research, which is calling for a complete reset of planning. ”

Plans 113

Plans Housing Transportation Infrastructure 113

Contractor Magazine

MAY 26, 2023

Whisper Valley houses the largest geothermal infrastructure in the US, and is the first zero-energy capable master planned community in Austin.

Infrastructure 40

Infrastructure Plans Austin US 40

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 19, 2023

Plans to build a new road linking the M6 with south Lancaster have been shelved due to soaring cost pressures. The decision is a major setback for Costain, which was appointed last March to deliver detailed design and stakeholder engagement, as well as the construction work, once planning approval was in place.

Roads 106

Roads Plans Infrastructure Transportation 106

Construction Law

APRIL 12, 2024

The Scottish Government’s carbon assessment of its flagship £26 billion infrastructure investment plan has been slammed for failing to provide ‘concrete evidence’ of how it will deliver the emissions cuts needed to hit net zero targets.

Infrastructure 52

Infrastructure Accounting News Concrete 52

Construction Enquirer

JULY 5, 2023

Standards body BSI haslaunched a new whitepaper on how to minimise risks in infrastructure projects. Experts suggest that a better approach to scope development and managing risk and contractual change could save up to £25bn a year on projects.

Infrastructure 82

Infrastructure Bidding Procurement Risk 82

Construction Equipment

JULY 2, 2019

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a $45 billion plan to repair Illinois’ infrastructure over six years. According to Curbed Chicago, the plan, dubbed “Rebuild Illinois,” calls for nearly $1.8 billion in tax increases. In order to generate funding, the state will: Raise gas taxes from 19…

Illinois 70

Illinois Infrastructure Plans Chicago 70

ENR Construction

JUNE 20, 2023

The firm has signed two agreements with Ukrainian officials related to project management, cost estimating standards and gaining investors for the country's plans to rebuild infrastructure damaged by the Russian invasion.

Infrastructure 68

Infrastructure Deals Agreement Project Management 68

Construction Law

APRIL 3, 2023

Rarely has the need for speed in increasing investment in the UK’s infrastructure been more evident, but prevarication and delay seems to be the order of the day. The NIC’s Infrastructure Progress Review acknowledges that government has ambitious goals for infrastructure, but, in many areas, it is not delivering fast enough.

Infrastructure 52

Infrastructure Commissioning Risk Plans 52

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 14, 2023

It’s a perfect storm of a workforce shortage that’s been years in the making coupled with historic planned infrastructure work plus other megaproject spending. The Best Path Forward for Construction Recruiting ccapoccia Fri, 04/14/2023 - 14:58 2023 is shaping up to be one for the record books. The numbers are significant.

Construction 294

Construction Infrastructure Plans 294

Pro Builder

JUNE 10, 2021

Biden's Infrastructure Plan for Retrofitting Homes Could Bolster Homeownership Levels. President Joe Biden’s proposed $2 trillion infrastructure plan could make it easier for both first-time buyers and those seeking affordable housing, says the Washington Post. cbroderick. Thu, 06/10/2021 - 10:15.

Infrastructure 52

Infrastructure Plans Finance Housing 52

Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

President-Elect Joe Biden’s extensive infrastructure plan, known as the Build Back Better program, could help the construction sector stave off job losses and stimulate growth in the chemical industry. According to ICIS, the plan aims to create millions of jobs and rebuild infrastructure including…

Plans 101

Plans Roads Infrastructure Industrial 101

Construction Enquirer

JULY 13, 2023

British Land and Landsec have added their weight to calls for urgent planning reforms to stimulate the regeneration of the UK’s towns and cities. They warn successive changes to the planning system have resulted in layers of complexity that mean the system’s default mode is to prevent or delay economic activity.

Plans 81

Plans Work in Progress Resource Site 81

ENR Construction

JUNE 20, 2023

The firm has signed two agreements with Ukrainian officials related to project management, cost estimating standards and gaining investors for the country's plans to rebuild infrastructure damaged by the Russian invasion.

Infrastructure 69

Infrastructure Deals Agreement Project Management 69

Business Facilities

AUGUST 12, 2021

TGS Cedar Port Industrial Park is the largest master-planned, rail-and-barge-served industrial park in the U.S., Industrial Park, With The Best Infrastructure appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. The post Cedar Port: Largest U.S.

Infrastructure 111

Infrastructure Industrial Site Plans 111

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Even though the president's infrastructure plan is pending, investors such as Blackstone, Carlyle and others continue to raise billions for projects.

Infrastructure 82

Infrastructure Banking Plans 82

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Could the Skilled Labor Gap Set Back Biden's Infrastructure Plan? With President Biden’s infrastructure bill moving through Congress, some construction companies fear they won’t have enough labor to work on the projects. cbroderick. Thu, 09/09/2021 - 10:43.

Infrastructure 52

Infrastructure Plans Kentucky New York 52

Construction Equipment

MAY 2, 2019

Democratic leaders said President Trump has agreed to pursue a $2 trillion infrastructure plan. However, the two sides did not agree on how to pay for the plan, which Democrats want to use to upgrade the nation’s highways, railroads, bridges, and broadband. They intend on meeting again in three…

Infrastructure 60

Infrastructure Plans Railroad 60

Pro Builder

APRIL 7, 2021

How Biden’s Proposed Infrastructure Plan Would Boost Wellness in Homes. President Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan would enhance the wellness for thousands of homes across the country, advancing the availability of safe and healthy homes, says Forbes. cbroderick. Wed, 04/07/2021 - 09:20. Accessibility.

Infrastructure 52

Infrastructure Plans Income Finance 52

Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

The President has said his infrastructure plan will be made public after the tax reform legislation is passed but the Republican tax proposal could significantly discourage private investments in public projects.

Infrastructure 52

Infrastructure Plans 52

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 30, 2023

The chief of one of Scotland’s largest independent house builders staged a one-man protest yesterday featuring an eight foot snail to highlight the slow pace of planning at Stirling Council. He said Springfield had waited a staggering 287 weeks since planning was submitted for the development and still has failed to gain final approval.

Plans 91

Plans Agreement Housing Documentation 91

Construction Equipment

JULY 24, 2018

The Hill.com reports Republican Representative Bill Shuster of Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released his draft of an infrastructure funding bill on Monday. Highlights of the plan's draft , which Shuster had earlier indicated he would introduce as a bill this summer, include:

Drafting 48

Drafting Infrastructure Housing Plans 48

Construction Law

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Judicial review applications have not been having a successful time in the courts recently, with several high profile attempts to halt infrastructure projects having been refused this year. Here we examine a Scottish decision confirming that courts will maintain a non interventionist approach once planning has been granted.

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Plans Infrastructure Construction 40

Construction Law

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

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.

Plans 52

Plans Infrastructure Roads IDEA 52

Construction Equipment

MAY 30, 2018

billion in the next six years on infrastructure repairs and improvements. This plan will make Illinois more competitive while protecting the interests of the taxpayers.” Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner announced a proposal to spend $11.05

Illinois 57

Illinois Infrastructure Plans Transportation 57

Construction Enquirer

JULY 24, 2023

The government has launched another attempt to unblock the planning system in a bid to meet its manifesto commitment to build 1 million homes over this Parliament. ” Gove is setting up a new “super-squad” team of leading planners and other experts charged with working across the planning system to unblock major housing developments. .”

Plans 61

Plans Concrete Permits Bidding 61

Construction Equipment

MAY 2, 2019

Democratic leaders said President Trump has agreed to pursue a $2 trillion infrastructure plan. However, the two sides did not agree on how to pay for the plan, which Democrats want to use to upgrade the nation’s highways, railroads, bridges, and broadband. They intend on meeting again in three…

Infrastructure 51

Infrastructure Plans Railroad 51

Construction Enquirer

MAY 21, 2023

Network Rail has set out its planned spend and prioritise for the next five years under the CP7 spending programme. Overall rail infrastructure company is aiming to spend £44bn in the operations, maintenance and renewal of England and Wales’s railway, £1.8bn more that CP6.

Plans 104

Plans Drawings Roads Project Management 104

Construction Equipment

JANUARY 23, 2018

The Hill reports a leaked draft of the long awaited infrastructure plan sums up the Administration's proposed plans in six pages.

Drafting 48

Drafting Infrastructure Plans 48

ENR Construction

JANUARY 8, 2024

Thames Water Utilities says the project is needed to address leaks and to be better prepared for drought.

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Infrastructure Plans 71