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Stantec enters design phase for US$100 million Tampa Bay Water potable water supply project in Hillsborough County

Civil + Structural Engineer

The Tampa Bay Economic Development Council estimates the county will grow by a further approximate 8% by 2026. Stantec and Tampa Bay Water are united in our mutual goal of enhanced water delivery and building a lasting, effective system for years to come.” percent increase in 2023, according to the U.S. Census data.

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Contract awarded for Sheahan Bridge upgrade in NSW

Roads Online

While the load limit was increased from 68 to 85 tonnes in 2020 on the northbound bridge, for the safety of motorists Higher Productivity Vehicles still have to use a permit to travel on the New South Wales section of the Hume Highway due to the age of the bridge and structure limitations.

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Bridge replacement to boost NSW flood resilience

Roads Online

Work will start in January with the construction of precast elements off-site, and is due to be complete in February 2026, weather permitting. Preliminary off-site works commenced in January 2025, with essential groundwork completed, including site surveys, geotechnical investigations, and environmental assessments.

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Civil Engineers: Maine’s Infrastructure Grade Improves to a ‘C’

CCR Magazine

The improving grades are the results of increased investment and efforts to build more resilient infrastructure. Now is the time to build on that progress by ensuring infrastructure funding remains a priority at all levels to ensure Maine has reliable infrastructure systems to power our states economy and improve everyones quality of life.

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Discover the Latest News on Water Utility Construction and Construction Insurance Capacity

Construction Daily News

The Delta Conveyance Project is a $20 billion California water utility construction project in development and permitting. The Delta Conveyance Project (DCP) would build 45 mi (72km) of concrete tunnels beneath a regional river delta between Sacramento and San Francisco to construct and modernize water transmission infrastructure.

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Hear About US House Construction Increase, Buy America Policy, and US LNG Project Approvals

Construction Daily News

The goal of the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA), which was adopted as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in 2021, is to increase the federal government’s procurement of domestic goods and services. The Census Bureau said Tuesday that housing starts, a gauge of new home building, exceeded estimates by 0.1%.

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Maximizing Project Value with Construction Management Platforms.

iField Smart

from 2021 to 2026, according to a report by Mordor Intelligence. The use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) is increasing, with a survey by Autodesk finding that 73% of contractors use BIM on at least some of their projects. In this article, we will explore the benefits of CMPs and how they can support GCs in achieving their goals.