With a Big Boost From Public Work, Construction Spending Rises in February
Construction spending rose in 0.7% in February on a month-to-month basis, according to a report released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a yearly basis, overall spending increased 2.9%.“Construction spending rebounded in February, following widespread severe weather that
UPDATE Sinkholes Close Key NJ Interstate-80 As Officials Seek Solutions, Funding
Sinkholes likely resulting from collapsing vestiges of New Jersey’s long-shuttered iron mining industry are causing historical headaches for state officials—closing the heavily used Interstate-80 link to New York City for up to two months, officials said initially, and
Lower Thames Crossing Project Get UK Government OK
The U.K. government has approved an $13-billion plan to construct a new road connection across the Thames River east of London, with a recommendation made to Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander on March 20. The Lower Thames Crossing will
Morocco Moves Forward with $1.55B Casablanca Airport Rebuild
Morocco has unveiled a $1.55-billion expansion of its flagship Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca, slated for completion ahead of the 2030 World Cup to be jointly hosted by Morocco, Spain and Portugal.According to the airports authority (ONDA), the
AtkinsRéalis Picked to Help Beef Up Puerto Rico’s Ailing Power Grid
Montreal-based infrastructure engineering and project management specialist AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. will provide architectural and engineering services to improve, strengthen and harden Puerto Rico’s long-troubled electrical transmission and distribution operations infrastructure. The company says its focus will be on permanently improving