Infrastructure
30 articles
FRP Composites: What They Are and Their Long-Term Challenges
Despite their touted strength, the long-term performance of fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) in real-world construction environments remains a critical unknown, raising questions about their true adva
AI automation impact on skilled trades jobs is booming, but talent pathways lag
The average time-to-hire for a skilled trades worker has now reached 56 days, two days longer than for desk-based professionals, signaling a profound shift in labor market demand.
AI Demands Trades Workers, But Skills Gap Threatens Data Center Boom
Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang recently declared that hundreds of thousands of electricians and plumbers will be needed to build the data centers powering the AI revolution, according to Fortune .
Skilled trades: 2.1M jobs needed by 2030, $1T opportunity
A staggering $1 trillion in annual economic losses looms for the U.
What Are Construction Sealants and Adhesives? A 2026 Guide
The global market for building and construction sealants alone is projected to swell from USD 11.
Healthcare burnout trends affecting skilled trades workforce
A major metropolitan hospital recently faced a week-long delay in repairing its critical MRI machine.
Amtrak Upgrades Vermont Station as US Rail Projects Accelerate
In Vermont, the Brattleboro station recently unveiled the state's first-ever full-length level boarding train platform.
California High-Speed Rail Seeks $2.4B Design-Build Partners
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has opened bidding for a $2.
Granite secures contract for Utah highway extension project
Granite Construction has secured nearly a quarter-billion dollars in Utah Department of Transportation contracts in recent months.
Nvidia CEO: AI boom needs 130,000 more electricians
The United States needs 130,000 more trained electricians by 2030, just to keep pace with AI infrastructure expansion.
Chicago City Council Approves $19M Greyhound Station Purchase
Chicago's City Council approved a $19.
Project Caprock: 540 MW Texas Campus Unveiled
Total construction starts jumped 34.
Virginia approves $28.5 billion plan for transportation upgrades
Virginia just committed $28.5 billion to overhaul its transportation infrastructure, funding over 4,300 projects from roads to bike paths over the next six years.
Walsh-Turner JV to build $580M UK Central Utility Plant
The University of Kentucky is set to build a new 100,000 square-foot Central Utility Plant, a $580 million project secured through a complex joint venture and bond financing.
Healthcare Industry Trends 2026: Skilled Trades Face Shortage
A major Ohio hospital delayed a new surgical wing's opening by six months.
Turner's World Cup stadiums vs. AECOM's DHS contract
A $1,202,235 de-obligation on October 14, 2025, for a Department of Homeland Security contract reveals the volatile financial management behind essential government projects.
Google invests $50 million in skilled trades training programs
Google, known for search and AI, has pledged $50 million to train over 300,000 plumbers, electricians, and construction workers across 20 states.
Applied Digital Secures 15-Year Lease for AI Factory Campus
Applied Digital signed a 15-year lease for an AI Factory campus, a deal expected to generate $5.
What Are Advanced Composite Materials and Why Use Them in Construction?
A new fiber-reinforced polymer composite bridge deck in Morgan County, Tennessee, is 90 percent lighter than its concrete counterparts.
NASA Awards 7 Contracts for Johnson Space Center Upgrades
NASA awarded seven companies contracts totaling up to $300 million for upgrades at its Johnson Space Center.
Steel City Tunnel Partners secures $1 billion Ohio River Tunnel contract
A $1 billion contract has just been awarded to construct nearly five miles of deep tunnels beneath the Ohio River, marking one of the largest infrastructure investments in the region's history.
Data center construction spending growth surges due to AI
Meta's new data center in Tulsa will support approximately 100 jobs once operational, a stark contrast to the over 1,000 construction workers employed during its build-out, according to The Journal Re
US DOT Invests $466 Million in Washington Union Station Renovation
A $466 million federal investment was announced for Washington Union Station, a sum poised to kickstart immediate improvements for the historic D.
House Bill Proposes Amtrak Funding Cuts, Threatening Service
A House appropriations subcommittee proposes significant cuts to Amtrak's funding for fiscal year 2027.
Illinois Begins $164 Million Project to Replace I-80 Bridges
Illinois has just broken ground on the final phase of a $1.
GSA: Congress diverted $15.6B from building fund since 2011
Since 2011, Congress has diverted over $15.6 billion from the General Services Administration's federal building fund.
Halmar Skanska Partnership to Lead New York Penn Station Renovation
The $8 billion renovation of New York Penn Station, a project discussed for decades, now has a master developer, Penn Transformation Partners.
Maryland Authority Announces $4B+ Key Bridge Procurements
Maryland's Key Bridge reconstruction efforts in 2026 involve four separate procurements announced by the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA).
Saudi Arabia tenders 50 public parks for development
Fifty public parks across Saudi Arabia are now on the block for private companies to rehabilitate, operate, and maintain for 15 years.
House Committee Introduces BUILD AMERICA 250 Act for Transportation
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee proposes boosting annual bridge funding by $3.