Seattle area investing $10B in wastewater infrastructure
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.
Civil work, sustainability lead Seattle construction market
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NOVEMBER 20, 2023
As infrastructure and public works projects bolster the Emerald City, private construction has weakened.
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Seattle-area Transit Agency Receives $327M in Loans from US DOT
ENR Construction
MAY 8, 2023
Sound Transit to extend its light rail system and improve infrastructure with the federal funding.
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USDOT Launches Innovative Infrastructure Financing Tool
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 22, 2016
Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced that four transit projects in the Seattle area could receive up to nearly $2 billion in financing through an innovative infrastructure financing tool created by the Department of Transportation’s Build America Bureau.
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Smart Planning Boosts Seattle To #1 City For Pedestrians
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 10, 2014
Smart Planning Boosts Seattle To #1 City For Pedestrians appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Archives Articles By Location Articles By Topic Daily News Featured Post Online Features Quality Of Life Transportation Infrastructure U.S. - Liberty Mutual Insurance releases pedestrian safety index with top 15 safest U.S.
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U.S. Cities Tackle Energy Efficiency in 2021
Pro Builder
JANUARY 14, 2022
San Francisco took the top spot for its energy efficient transportation policies and local government operations, which prioritized investments for efficient and sustainable vehicle fleets and infrastructure. Seattle and San Jose, Calif., scored highest here. . For the full list of energy efficient metros …. Energy Efficiency.
RealNetworks Unveils Location Of Its New HQ In Seattle
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 9, 2013
has announced that the company is moving its Seattle headquarters to a brand new office space in Home Plate Center later this year. RealNetworks signed an 11-year lease agreement to occupy over 85,000 square feet (with options for future growth), moving its entire Seattle team of more than 350 employees to the modernized office space.
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Top Railway Projects in the US
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 17, 2022
There’s currently a major opportunity for railway construction projects in the United States, thanks to increasing infrastructure funding and support from citizens. . Seattle, Washington: Sound Transit. Because of its age, the infrastructure for the Red and Purple lines requires frequent (and costly) maintenance and repair.
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Concrete mix design
GCP Applied Technologies
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete. How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete. Two Union Square, in Seattle, Wash., Transportation Infrastructure. Infrastructure. Topics include: Concrete mix designs by project. Determining how to use the correct mix design.
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Concrete mix design
GCP Applied Technologies
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete. How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete. Two Union Square, in Seattle, Wash., Transportation Infrastructure. Infrastructure. Topics include: Concrete mix designs by project. Determining how to use the correct mix design.
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78 [VIDEO] Alaskan Way Viaduct Update
Construction Equipment
APRIL 25, 2019
The Seattle Times reports that demolition of Seattle’s Alaskan Way Viaduct may miss the June 1 target provided by the contractor, Kiewit Infrastructure West. The company told the Times that more than 30 percent of the overall viaduct is currently removed. After nine weeks of work, the report says,…
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FIFA World Cup 2026 To Boost Economy Across 16 Host Cities
Business Facilities
JUNE 27, 2022
The 16 Host Cities picked for FIFA World Cup 2026 were selected based on transportation, human rights, stadium infrastructure, fan fest locations and training sites.
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New Partnership Encourages Private Investment In Natural Infrastructure
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 7, 2013
In the wake of 2012’s unparalleled extreme weather events, a green infrastructure financing guide was released by the NatLab consortium—a collaboration between the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and The Nature Conservancy, and sustainable asset management firm EKO Asset Management Partners. Posted by Heidi Schwartz.
Seatac Airport, Airport Construction, Airport Terminal Design, Infrastructure Construction
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 19, 2016
An expansive walkway over taxiways is the highlight of the planned new International Arrivals Facility at Sea-Tac International Airport, south of Seattle.
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New Partnership Releases Guide To Stimulate Private Investment In Natural Infrastructure
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 12, 2013
In the wake of Superstorm Sandy and 2012’s unparalleled extreme weather events, a new green infrastructure financing guide was released by the NatLab consortium—a collaboration between the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), The Nature Conservancy , and sustainable asset management firm EKO Asset Management Partners.
TBM 'Bertha' May Begin Excavating Again Under Seattle This Fall
ENR Construction
JULY 20, 2015
"Bertha" could begin excavating under Seattle again in November.
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How Does Streetcar Performance Compare In Five U.S. Cities?
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
A new report looks at what lessons can be learned from analyzing the streetcar performance in Little Rock, Memphis, Portland, Seattle and Tampa. Archives Articles By Topic Contributed Columns Executive Analysis Featured Post Online Features Transportation Infrastructure Mineta Transportation Institute Public Transit Streetcars'
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Seattle Mechanical Contractor Adds Facilities Management to Its In.
ENR Construction
JULY 22, 2012
Search our site: Infrastructure. Seattle Mechanical Contractor Adds Facilities Management to Its In-House Services. Here, team members install a mechanical unit of the roof of a Seattle-area data center. Employees at Seattle-based McKinstry Co. contact us. industry jobs. ENR Subscriber Login ». -->. -->. Transportation.
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Highway 99 Tunnel Builder Rescued in Seattle at Last
ENR Construction
MARCH 17, 2015
Infrastructure' Bertha must undergo repairs before resuming work on the delayed project to replace Alaskan Way Viaduct.
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Waterproofing structures in extreme climates
GCP Applied Technologies
MARCH 28, 2018
The Alaskan Way Viaduct transportation project involved carving a two-mile-long highway tunnel under downtown Seattle. The transportation infrastructure faced a daunting series of issues, including: Meeting specifications that called for a clay membrane waterproofing solution. The 60-foot-deep jobsite was virtually floating in water.
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End Bias in Big Construction Project Predictions
ENR Construction
JULY 13, 2016
Infrastructure planners and builders need to rethink how they approach and compute uncertainty and risk, especially on complex projects such as Seattle’s state Route 99, a tunnel to replace the old Alaskan Way Viaduct.
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Our Top 10 Construction Blogs from 2022
Autodesk Construction Cloud
DECEMBER 12, 2022
You’ll also be able to learn about the trends that may continue to impact construction in 2023 and beyond, like the Infrastructure Deal, and growth opportunities expected in the near future. . You can give feedback about the trends you’re most excited about and read about trends that had a major influence on the industry this year.
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Construction Business Owner
JULY 5, 2011
Did you know that the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has graded our infrastructure sectors with mostly Ds? a Seattle-based company that tracks and reports government spending, the report card reads like this: Aviation, D; Drinking Water, D-minus; Energy, D-plus; Roads, D-minus; Transit, D; and Wastewater, D-minus.
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Waterproofing structures in extreme climates
GCP Applied Technologies
MARCH 28, 2018
The Alaskan Way Viaduct transportation project involved carving a two-mile-long highway tunnel under downtown Seattle. The transportation infrastructure faced a daunting series of issues, including: Meeting specifications that called for a clay membrane waterproofing solution. The 60-foot-deep jobsite was virtually floating in water.
Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona
Business Facilities
AUGUST 23, 2017
Boeing will add hundreds of additional employees to its Mesa operations as it moves some of its internal services from Seattle. million-square-foot global command center in Mesa’s Elliot Road Technology Corridor; a key factor was the Corridor’s robust infrastructure. Available infrastructure and utilities.
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City Momentum Index Identifies The World’s 20 Most Dynamic Cities
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JANUARY 23, 2014
“By focusing on the features of a city that are likely to underpin future performance, the CMI measures dynamism in infrastructure, connectivity and innovation that we believe will be steering many investment and location decisions in the future.” Los Angeles.
Wash. Lawmakers Shut Advice Panel for Delayed Seattle Highway Tunnel
ENR Construction
JUNE 24, 2015
Concerns about legal liability may have prompted a legislative committee in Washington to disband an expert advisory panel.
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House Bill 1223 Helps Bring Skybox Data Center To Plano, Texas
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 16, 2016
Legacy One will be one of the only data centers in Texas that qualifies for House Bill 1223, which can provide industry-leading data center sales and use tax abatements for large data center users across their servers, power, infrastructure and operations. Made in Seattle: New device speeds up data center openings.
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Final Pontoons Nearly in Place for Floating Bridge in Seattle
ENR Construction
JUNE 15, 2015
Lake Washington floating bridge replacement program passes a key milestone.
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Seaports Safe Harbors for U.S. Industrial Real Estate Sector
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JANUARY 30, 2013
“Developers, investment interests and supply chain executives remain optimistic about our nation’s seaports,” said John Carver , Head of Jones Lang LaSalle’s Ports Airports and Global Infrastructure (PAGI) group. To cater to anticipated TEU volumes, the Panamanian government has encouraged new infrastructure projects at the terminals.
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Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Val Hale, Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 25, 2016
Our low utility costs, broadband infrastructure and cool climate are extremely attractive to innovative data center projects. Oakland, Portland and Seattle. Companies from UPS and Cabela’s to US Foods and Wal-Mart recognize the benefits of our existing and future infrastructure. city, reaching approximately 65 million people.
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Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Van Hale, Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 24, 2016
Our low utility costs, broadband infrastructure and cool climate are extremely attractive to innovative data center projects. Oakland, Portland and Seattle. Companies from UPS and Cabela’s to US Foods and Wal-Mart recognize the benefits of our existing and future infrastructure. city, reaching approximately 65 million people.
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40 Location Focus: Washington – Scenic Vistas And Soaring Industry Side By Side
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JULY 28, 2014
The Port of Everett, 25 miles north of Seattle, has natural deep water access, on-dock rail with direct access to the BNSF main line and is an integral part of the aerospace logistics chain. 30 minutes to downtown Seattle. In 2014, aviation-related commodities made up over $43 billion of exports through Washington.
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Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
of Sterling Heights, one of 11 PMBC companies that ventured to Seattle to meet with the aerospace giant in August 2013. The Port of Everett, 25 miles north of Seattle, has natural deep water access, on-dock rail with direct access to the BNSF main line and is an integral part of the aerospace logistics chain. Photo: seattle.gov.).
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FEATURE STORY: The Cultural Roots Of High-Tech Growth
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
Kauffman white paper found that cities including Kansas City, Seattle, WA, Portland, OR and Boise, ID “all owe their emerging entrepreneurial ecosystems to many years of spinoffs and entrepreneurial spawning.” Seattle, Austin, Philadelphia and Chicago. billion; San Jose notched 276 startups and nearly $3.3
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Cracking the code of affordable housing
BD+C
OCTOBER 20, 2023
That meant proximity to transit, jobs, schools, retail, public access to parks and recreation, and other social infrastructure. Mission Driven” A successful example of this approach is in Seattle, Wash., Cedar Crossing opened last year in the Roosevelt neighborhood of Seattle.
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How to Start a Career in Construction
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 4, 2022
To meet our world’s housing needs and to future-proof our cities and infrastructure, more construction is needed in the future. While a construction professional might make a decent salary in a city like Seattle, it could vary significantly for a similar role in a city on the east coast. No More Job Hopping: Career Stability.
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Sustainable mixed-use districts: Crafting urban communities
BD+C
APRIL 4, 2024
Sustainable mixed-use districts: Crafting urban communities 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/04/2024 - 11:44 Mixed-Use As a part of the revitalization of a Seattle neighborhood, Graphite Design Group designed a sustainable mixed-use community that exemplifies resource conversation, transportation synergies, and long-term flexibility.
North Dakota: Connecting To The World On Intermodal Rail
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 11, 2021
North Dakota’s new intermodal rail service is reducing shipping costs for agricultural exports and other goods shipped from the logistics park of ND. The post North Dakota: Connecting To The World On Intermodal Rail appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
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Sky Box
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 26, 2017
Prologis, a real estate investment trust company based in San Francisco, says the three-floor, 590,000-square-foot industrial fulfillment and distribution facility it’s building in Seattle is the first of its kind in the U.S. The facility, called Prologis Georgetown Crossroads, will be completed in 2018.
Home Stretch
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JANUARY 8, 2016
Currently, East Coast ports get about 35 percent of the container traffic from Asia, while 65 percent is unloaded at such West Coast ports as Los Angeles-Long Beach and Seattle-Tacoma, which can already handle larger ships and have the additional advantage of access to roads that are less congested than those of the eastern seaboard.
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Cover Story: Global Biotech Report
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JUNE 5, 2014
To facilitate collaboration across the four nodes and secure patient data, Farr Institute provides the physical and electronic infrastructure. One of LCSB’s most important strategic partnerships has been set up with the ISB in Seattle, WA. Numerous technology parks and networks create an excellent infrastructure for innovation.
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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2022
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Digitizing 500+ Amazon facilities from the local archived library to an interactive virtual infrastructure world, Fei and his team are building the foundation for the company’s digital twin ecosystem. Seattle, WA. Seattle, WA. Manager, Global Design Tech, Amazon. Kirkland, WA. Kristoffer Flygare . Bayern, Germany.
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