Infrastructure
Amtrak breaks ground on $1B NYC maintenance facility
Amtrak announced on August 28 the start of a $1 billion maintenance facility construction project at Sunnyside Yard in Long Island City, New York. The project is funded by a federal grant from the Federal Railroad Administration through Congress and is expected to be completed by 2030. It will build a dual-track maintenance and inspection facility along with supporting service tracks to accommodate the new Airo train sets.
Federal authorities disrupt China-backed hacking operation targeting US critical infrastructure
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Justice announced the dismantling of a cyberattack platform operated by the Chinese government-backed hacking group QTFY, which used tools such as QScan and QTRouter to conduct long-term espionage activities against multiple US government departments and critical infrastructure.
JE Dunn launches power generation unit, names leader
JE Dunn Construction announced on August 26 that it has added a power generation business unit under its Advanced Technology Group and promoted Ryan Wilson internally to vice president and market leader. Wilson joined the company in 2018 and previously served as a senior project manager, focusing on power, industrial, and manufacturing sectors. The new unit will focus on power generation project opportunities arising from AI infrastructure, manufacturing reshoring, and aging power grids, with the company having completed over 220 power generation projects to date.
Texas to pump $138B into transportation infrastructure over 10 years
The Texas Transportation Commission has approved the Texas Department of Transportation's 2027 Unified Transportation Plan, which invests $138 billion over the next decade in road and other infrastructure repairs. The funding pool includes $95 billion in projected existing state and federal revenues, and $43 billion for development and routine maintenance. Governor Greg Abbott stated in Thursday's announcement that this investment will strengthen roads, reduce congestion, enhance safety, and support community development.
NYC earmarks $4B for ‘deteriorating’ highway
New York City announced it will invest $4 billion to repair the aging concrete and three cantilever structures of the central BQE section. The project is planned to start in 2030, with temporary detour structures set up during construction. Environmental review will begin this fall, and the environmental impact report is expected to be completed by summer 2028.
Kiewit executive: Nuclear power construction business expected to exceed $1 billion in annual revenue
In an interview with Construction Dive, Mike Rinehart, president of Kiewit Nuclear Solutions, revealed that the company's nuclear revenue has doubled annually since 2022, with over 10 commercial nuclear projects and 12 Department of Energy projects under construction. He believes that electricity demand from tech companies and the federal government is driving a nuclear renaissance, and the company's nuclear business is expected to exceed $1 billion annually.
McCarthy Water Lead: Modern Projects Aim to Capture 'Every Last Drop'
In an interview with Construction Dive, Jaren Murphy, who recently became president of water at McCarthy Building Cos., explains the market's shift toward larger collaborative projects, the influence of geography, and his outlook for the next decade.
U.S. Department of Transportation's $5.3 Billion Rail Investment Plan: Focusing on Crossing Safety and Infrastructure Upgrades
On August 14, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced a $5.3 billion rail investment plan aimed at improving passenger rail infrastructure in 23 states. The plan will close or upgrade over 1,000 grade crossings and allocate approximately $2.2 billion for Amtrak equipment procurement. Funding comes from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, including about $2 billion previously withdrawn from California's high-speed rail project.
Jacobs and Bowen Collins Joint Venture Wins $750 Million Water Engineering Consulting Contract in Utah
The Central Utah Water Conservancy District has selected a joint venture of Jacobs and Bowen Collins & Associates to provide engineering services for the Strawberry Highline Rehabilitation Project. The project, with a total investment of approximately $750 million, will convert the open channel built in 1916 into a modern pressurized pipeline system, along with supporting facilities such as pump stations. The project is pending final approval, and the U.S. Department of the Interior has allocated $100 million. If legal requirements such as environmental compliance are successfully completed, construction could begin as early as 2027 and the system could be operational by 2032.