Infrastructure Archives - Construction Today https://construction-today.com/news/category/topics/infrastructure/ Thu, 25 May 2023 15:06:20 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://construction-today.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/10/ct-150x150.png Infrastructure Archives - Construction Today https://construction-today.com/news/category/topics/infrastructure/ 32 32 Frank Bodami of Total Wrecking and Environmental breaks down his passion for the demolition industry   https://construction-today.com/news/frank-bodami-of-total-wrecking-and-environmental-breaks-down-his-passion-for-the-demolition-industry/ Thu, 25 May 2023 14:58:03 +0000 https://construction-today.com/?p=3888 With a wealth of experience and expertise in the demolition industry, there is no better-informed individual with which to discuss

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]]> With a wealth of experience and expertise in the demolition industry, there is no better-informed individual with which to discuss the market than Frank Bodami, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Total Wrecking and Environmental (Total Wrecking). Having co-founded Total Wrecking in 2013, Frank is also a long-standing member of The National Demolition Association. He has served as Chair of the Risk...

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]]> First soccer-only stadium in New York City to boost economy https://construction-today.com/news/first-soccer-only-stadium-in-new-york-city-to-boost-economy/ Tue, 02 May 2023 08:58:06 +0000 https://construction-today.com/?p=3706 Approximately $780 million will be spent on New York’s first football-specific stadium. New York City Football Club (NYCFC) has selected

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]]> Approximately $780 million will be spent on New York’s first football-specific stadium. New York City Football Club (NYCFC) has selected HOK as the architect, and Turner Construction Company as the general contractor to design and build the stadium. NYCFC is confident that HOK and Turner will successfully deliver the Club’s vision for a 25,000-seat stadium that will become a community resource.

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]]> ­­­­­­ABC report shows non-residential construction spending increases in January https://construction-today.com/news/abc-report-shows-non-residential-construction-spending-increases-in-january/ Mon, 03 Apr 2023 10:46:34 +0000 https://construction-today.com/?p=3668 National non-residential construction spending increased by 0.3 percent in January, according to the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of

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]]> National non-residential construction spending increased by 0.3 percent in January, according to the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data published by the US Census Bureau, which translates to a 968.7 billion dollar spend for the month. Across the board, spending was down monthly in seven of the 16 non-residential subcategories. Private non-residential spending was up 0.9...

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]]> Proper work zone setup and training increase site safety says Mark Ludewig https://construction-today.com/news/proper-work-zone-setup-and-training-increase-site-safety-says-mark-ludewig/ Mon, 20 Feb 2023 11:25:06 +0000 https://construction-today.com/?p=3544 Proper work zone setup and training increase site safety says Mark Ludewig Construction can be a serious risk when work

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]]> Proper work zone setup and training increase site safety says Mark Ludewig Construction can be a serious risk when work zones are near or on roadways and motorists do not respect the work zone. Guiding the public through these sites in a safe and efficient manner depends on proper setup and training. Motorists may be required to navigate through complex work zones with an array of signs...

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]]> Millions to be used for transportation infrastructure development from Biden-Harris Administration https://construction-today.com/news/millions-to-be-used-for-transportation-infrastructure-development-from-biden-harris-administration/ Mon, 09 Jan 2023 16:01:50 +0000 https://construction-today.com/?p=3438 The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced that the Biden-Harris Administration has awarded $273.9 million from the new Rural Surface

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]]> The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced that the Biden-Harris Administration has awarded $273.9 million from the new Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program (Rural) to help communities across the nation. Due to decades of disinvestment, approximately 13 percent of rural roads and 10 percent of off-system bridges are in poor condition. The fatality rate on rural roads is also two...

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]]> Florida remains best state for construction https://construction-today.com/news/florida-remains-best-state-for-construction/ Mon, 09 Jan 2023 15:58:41 +0000 https://construction-today.com/?p=3434 For the fourth time, Florida claimed the top spot in Associated Builders and Contractors’ eighth annual Merit Shop Scorecard, a ranking

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]]> For the fourth time, Florida claimed the top spot in Associated Builders and Contractors’ eighth annual Merit Shop Scorecard, a ranking of all 50 states and the District of Columbia, based on policies and programs that strengthen career pathways in construction, encourage workforce development and advocate for fair and open competition on taxpayer-funded construction projects. “Each state plays a...

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]]> Having completed a spectacular project, Spence Brothers Construction owes its success to this approach https://construction-today.com/news/having-completed-a-spectacular-project-spence-brothers-construction-owes-its-success-to-this-approach/ Tue, 20 Dec 2022 15:03:00 +0000 https://construction-today.com/?p=3416 It’s SIMPLE In the late 1800s, a fire ravaged through Saginaw, Michigan. In response, brothers Matt and Hugh Spence launched

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]]> In the late 1800s, a fire ravaged through Saginaw, Michigan. In response, brothers Matt and Hugh Spence launched a start-up construction company, named Hugh Spence & Brother, to help reconstruct the homes that were destroyed by the disaster. Fast forward to today, and the company now has offices across the state with locations in Traverse City, Saginaw, and Ann Arbor. “Our niche markets include...

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]]> Construction employment increases by 20,000 in November, says Associated Builders and Contractors https://construction-today.com/news/construction-employment-increases-by-20000-in-november-says-associated-builders-and-contractors/ Wed, 14 Dec 2022 11:42:45 +0000 https://construction-today.com/?p=3331 How will this impact the industry? The construction industry added 20,000 jobs in November, according to an Associated Builders and

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]]> The construction industry added 20,000 jobs in November, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) data analysis released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This result means that the industry employment has risen by 248,000 jobs; an increase of 3.3 percent. Non-residential building added 8200 new jobs, while heavy and civil engineering and non-residential specialty trade added...

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]]> How company culture is propelling ADB Companies to the top https://construction-today.com/news/how-company-culture-is-propelling-adb-companies-to-the-top/ Wed, 30 Nov 2022 15:36:20 +0000 https://construction-today.com/?p=3304 All in for the END USER Headquartered outside St. Louis, Missouri, ADB Companies (ADB) is a full-service provider of turnkey,

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]]> Headquartered outside St. Louis, Missouri, ADB Companies (ADB) is a full-service provider of turnkey, end-to-end technology infrastructure solutions including engineering, wireline, wireless, and technology services. Since being founded in the 1990s, the company has undergone significant growth. Today, ADB has completed projects in nearly every state. The company boasts more than 1500 team members...

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]]> Get to know NV2A, one of Florida’s fastest growing construction firms, and its work on Gulliver Prep https://construction-today.com/news/get-to-know-nv2a-one-of-floridas-fastest-growing-construction-firms-and-its-work-on-gulliver-prep/ Wed, 30 Nov 2022 11:50:21 +0000 https://construction-today.com/?p=3253 The number one choice We last sat down with NV2A, one of the top builders and developers in South Florida,

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]]> We last sat down with NV2A, one of the top builders and developers in South Florida, in 2018. It goes without saying that much has changed since then – in both the construction industry and the world. At the top of the list for catalysts of said change is, as expected, the pandemic. While many companies faltered or, at best, attempted to grapple with the wave of uncertainty that swept across the...

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