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Governor Signs Bill to Expedite Port’s Pier Wind Project

Civil + Structural Engineer

We now have the ability to plan and build Pier Wind in a way that is smarter, faster and more cost-effective, thanks to Gov. Pier Wind will help the state meet climate goals, create jobs and economic opportunities for local communities, and establish a new green energy industry along the West Coast.” As the premier U.S.

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Portland university campus pays homage to local architecture

Construction Specifier

Additionally, the 5,388 m 2 (58,000 sf) “Bean” building will undergo major rehabilitation. Other project features include a new parking garage, an adjacent childcare center, a public green space, pedestrian and bicycle paths, and a publicly accessible pier on the shores of Casco Bay open to visitors and residents.

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Achieving green building goals with architectural metal coating systems

Construction Specifier

As more people return to workplaces, schools, hotels, event venues, and other destinations, they seek reassurance that building owners share their concerns not only for environmental health, but also for their personal health. Together, they provide the finished metal products needed for commercial, institutional, and residential buildings.

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Road safety works underway across Victoria

Roads Online

The government has allocated up to $2 million each to 79 councils across the state and will provide a wide range of safety improvements until 30 June 2027. Works are set to begin in Brimbank later in November to build new speed humps across three local roads to encourage slower speeds along the 1.5

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ECF picked for £250m Stockport regeneration

Construction Enquirer

A planning application for the site will be submitted in Summer 2024, with a target completion of the first phase by summer 2027. ECF is a strategic joint venture between Muse, Legal & General and the government’s housing and regeneration agency, Homes England.

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San Francisco airport’s $2.9B upgrade underway

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The terminal will include a new six-story building that will house airline lounges and operational office space. Undertaken by Turner Construction Company and Gensler, the expanded section will open in fall 2027. SFO is targeting LEED Platinum certification for this project. The post San Francisco airport’s $2.9B

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HDR to Complete Final Design for $1.5 Billion Port of Long Beach Rail Facility

Civil + Structural Engineer

The Port of Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has unanimously voted to extend HDR’s contract to create the final design for the $1.567 billion Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility through 2027. Port of Long Beach, the “Green Port,” is part of the largest port complex in the United States.