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Skanska Awarded $444 Million Contract to Replace the Raritan River Bridge in Middlesex County, New Jersey

Civil + Structural Engineer

This project will enhance transportation efficiency and safety measures, while simultaneously ensuring the bridges long-term resilience for the region. Project work will commence in April of 2025 and is expected to reach final completion in 2029.

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UK Construction Recovery Constrained by Historic Labour Crisis

UK Construction Blog

million new homes by 2029, yet the industry loses 210,000 workers annually through retirement while recruiting only 200,000. billion by 2029. Building costs are forecast to increase 17% over the next five years, with tender prices rising 15% over the same period. in April 2025 and private housing showing robust performance.

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Regulator accepts Network Rail’s £43.1bn investment plan with focus on resilience and freight

New Civil Engineer

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has accepted Network Rail’s £43.1bn plan for Control Period 7 (CP7), April 2024-March 2029, which will focus on building network resilience and increasing rail freight.

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

Construction Daily News

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. We would plan to initiate construction in mid-2029,” Bradner stated.

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Technology Trends Maximizing Construction Efficiency in 2024

Construction Daily News

Design-build firms and subcontractors know too well how expensive it is to miscalculate costs, miss design flaws, hire incompetent workers and waste materials. These visualization solutions allow viewers to scrutinize building designs and make modifications in real time. to be worth $40.91

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Breaking down the LXRP

Roads Online

The LXRP is part of the Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority, which delivers major rail and road projects across the state, forming Victoria’s Big Build. The Cranbourne, Pakenham and Sunbury line will join next year, while the Frankston Line will be boom gate-free in 2029 and the Werribee Line in 2030.