Construction Extraction – February 22, 2024

Unveiling Bold Brews and Breaking News within the AEC Community – February 22, 2024

Transforming Skylines and Tasting the Bold: This Week in Construction and Coffee

Latest Construction News in the Busiest U.S. Regions (February 14-20, 2024)​
1. Skanska's Completion of a $560M New York Hospital: Skanska recently finalized the Petrocelli Surgical Pavilion, a 288,000-square-foot project, employing drones to monitor real-time progress​​.
2. Flatiron's $350M Infrastructure Projects: In Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Port Arthur, Texas, Flatiron has embarked on significant infrastructure upgrades to bolster flood and storm surge defenses​​.
3. Granite's $55M Road-Widening Project in Tucson, Arizona: The Grant Road Improvement Project, as part of Pima County’s $2.1 billion, 20-year regional transportation plan, has been awarded to Granite Construction​​.
4. Restoration of Chicago's 1920s Ramova Theatre: McHugh Construction has transformed the Ramova Theatre into an 1,800-seat concert hall, complementing it with a brewery, restaurant, and event spaces​​.
5. Delay in Intel’s $20B Ohio Plant: Intel has temporarily paused its Licking County project due to current business conditions and demand environment, though it plans to resume construction shortly​​.
6. Bechtel-led Texas Solar Power Job: Bechtel is advancing the Cutlass Solar II project in Texas with a 272-MW capacity, anticipated to be operational by late spring​​.
7. Archer Western-Turner's $855M Contract for DFW Terminal F: A modular construction approach is planned for the design-build team on this expansive airport project​​.
8. $1.9B California EV Charging Station Initiative: The California Energy Commission has greenlit funding to establish 40,000 new charging stations statewide​​.
9. Lego's $1B Virginia Plant Project: A joint venture between Gray and Hourigan has been selected to develop a manufacturing facility comprising 13 buildings for Lego​​.
10. Surge in U.S. Construction of Manufacturing Facilities: A notable increase in construction spending for manufacturing facilities has been observed, especially in sectors like computer, electronic, and electrical manufacturing, driven by supportive policies and incentives from acts such as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and CHIPS Act​​.

Coffee of the Week: West Pole Dark Roast from CuveeWest Pole Dark Roast is a meticulously crafted blend by Cuvee, offering a rich, full-bodied flavor experience without the bitterness often associated with dark roasts. This coffee, formerly known as Mezzanote, exemplifies the dedication and hard work of its producers, delivering a cup that's both bold and smooth.
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