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The U.S. Department of Transportation has finally released the $1.05 billion grant to replace the aging Blatnik Bridge, a key link between Superior, Wisconsin and Duluth, Minnesota. The funding, initially delayed by a federal review of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act grants, is now cleared for a full bridge replacement slated to begin with a 2027 shutdown. The project, estimated at $1.8 billion, will reroute roughly 33,000 daily commuters and add a bike‑and‑pedestrian path and upgraded freight capacity. State contributions total $800 million, with Wisconsin and Minnesota each providing $400 million.
Miami‑Dade Water and Sewer Department has finished a major upgrade at the Central District Wastewater Treatment Plant, adding advanced centrifuge and gravity‑belt thickening and dewatering facilities. The new system can process nearly 530,000 pounds of biosolids each day, cutting processing...
Tampa City Council approved funding to design a 140‑million‑gallon‑per‑day Suspended Ion Exchange (SIX) system at the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility, marking the world’s largest and first full‑scale U.S. deployment. The project, led by Garney, Wharton‑Smith, and Carollo Engineers,...
New South Wales and Queensland will adopt the 2025 update of the National Construction Code (NCC 2025) on 1 May 2027, giving the construction sector just over a year to adjust. The NCC 2025 introduces modest changes, including commercial energy‑efficiency, water‑management, fire‑safety, condensation control,...
Construction firms generate ample enquiries but struggle to turn them into profitable projects due to inefficient conversion processes. Many contractors produce detailed estimates for every lead without qualifying prospects, leading to wasted time and thin margins. By implementing lead‑qualification systems,...
Indiana is expanding its Safe Zones program by adding speed‑camera enforcement to four highway construction zones, including I‑70 near Greenfield, I‑65 in Jasper County, and a new stretch on I‑74 southeast of Indianapolis. The pilot, which began in August 2024 and...
Wyoming Department of Transportation launched the Kemmerer South Wildlife Crossings project to install multiple underpasses, an overpass, and fencing along a 30‑mile stretch of US 189. The $38 million effort, funded by federal, state and private partners, aims to cut wildlife‑vehicle crashes...
The EPA announced a $38 million WIFIA loan to fund the Signal Hill Water Treatment Plant Optimization and Expansion Project in Summit County, Utah. The loan will double the plant’s capacity, serving roughly 24,000 residents and preparing for the 2034 Winter...
Four consortia have entered a competitive dialogue to design and build the underground rail station and 6 km tunnel beneath Poland’s Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) airport. The contract, split into a station‑hub lot and a western tunnel lot, targets award in...
U.S. water utilities face growing risk of “water bankruptcy,” as illustrated by Corpus Christi, Texas, where reservoirs are at historic lows and a desalination project ballooned from $220 million to $1.2 billion before being cancelled. Aging pipes, unpredictable supply and rising industrial...
Bankstown unveiled a 90‑metre tree‑lined plaza ahead of the Metro Southwest launch, creating a pedestrian corridor between the town centre and surrounding suburbs while linking directly to buses, trains and the upcoming metro services. The precinct upgrade adds new seating,...
Victoria’s Department of Transport has approved a $15 million upgrade of the Mary Gilmore Way intersection in Bribbaree, targeting smoother traffic flow and enhanced safety. The project will install modern traffic signals, add dedicated turning lanes, and upgrade pedestrian crossings, with...
The New South Wales government has awarded Ertech Pty Ltd an $85.1 million (≈ $56 million USD) contract to upgrade Wakehurst Parkway on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. The project, slated to start mid‑year, will address chronic peak‑hour congestion, high‑risk crash sites, and flood‑prone sections between...
The 2026 Future of Construction Summit (FCON26) will convene in Brisbane on May 19‑20, gathering more than 800 senior delegates and over 120 speakers. The event’s expanded program features three dedicated tracks—Technology and Digital Delivery, Net Zero Construction, and Project...
