Dublin, Ohio looks to grow with $325 million investment program

A prominent suburb in the Buckeye State is making major investments in its future. The City of Dublin, Ohio has approved a $325.6 million capital improvements program that will fund numerous projects between 2025-2029. The five-year plan makes significant investments in transportation infrastructure, community facilities and mobility improvements.  The funding plan draws from multiple sources, […]

Upcoming DOD construction projects offer diverse contracting opportunities

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The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has many large construction projects with launch dates planned for 2025. The projects will be federally funded and implemented in multiple states across the nation. Contractors from multiple specialties and industries will be essential for completion. A $13.8 million Department of Defense (DOD) project is being planned with the […]

Upcoming DOD construction projects offer diverse contracting opportunities

The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has many large construction projects with launch dates planned for 2025. The projects will be federally funded and implemented in multiple states across the nation. Contractors from multiple specialties and industries will be essential for completion. A $13.8 million Department of Defense (DOD) project is being planned with the […]

New York City moves ahead on $5 billion plan to build 80,000 new homes

New York City is taking steps to increase the housing supply for its residents. Local lawmakers have approved a sweeping $5 billion initiative that could create up to 80,000 new homes over the next 15 years. The “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” proposal received approval from the City Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises […]

Massport to spend $60 million on ship-to-shore power project for cruise ships

The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is planning to spend $60 million on an electric power system that will allow cruise ships docked at Flynn Cruiseport to use electric shore power and conserve diesel fuel while reducing air pollution.  When ships use shore power, they tap landside electricity for their power needs at berth – lights, […]

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign joins SMART USA Institute, will lead research center

The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has become part of the new SMART USA (Semiconductor Manufacturing and Advanced Research with Twins USA) Institute. This public-private initiative looks to innovate, validate and implement virtual environments for semiconductor manufacturing, advanced packaging, assembly and testing processes.  SMART USA is meant to bring together […]

Wisconsin secures $32 million to lower emissions from road construction 

Road construction in Wisconsin is about to get more environmentally friendly. The state’s Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has secured a $32 million federal grant to develop a program promoting the use of low-carbon materials in road construction projects. Officials will collect data from pilot projects using new materials and devise ways to accelerate clean building […]