Closeout: In the Heights
Amanda and G. Brint Ryan Tower, University of North Texas at Dallas
A Bridge Just Far Enough
The Oder River forms 116 miles of the border between Poland and Germany, which gives the railroad bridge that was built across it in 1926 a weight that’s more than literal. Connecting Eastern Europe and Western Europe, the bridge was seen as a symbol of international and cultural connection.
The New World on Mars: What We Can Create on the Red Planet
The New World on Mars: What We Can Create on the Red Planet
By Robert Zubrin
Home Sweet Homestead: Renovating the Omni Homestead Resort
Renovating the Omni Homestead Resort came with some unique challenges for HITT Contracting. The biggest one: America’s oldest resort is actually older than America itself.
History on Deck: A Deeper Dive on the Restoration of the USS Alabama
When it was time to replace the World War II–era teak decking on the battleship USS Alabama, the latest scanning and modeling technology ensured a smooth, safe project—and surety bonding protected its $8.5-million budget against a few unexpected obstacles.
Infrastructure: Going After IIJA-Funded Work Two Years Later
When is $1.2 trillion in infrastructure spending not $1.2 trillion in infrastructure spending? When it comes with a lot of regulations and requirements—and is subject to project labor agreements on many jobs. More than two years after the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was signed into law, here’s what merit-shop contractors should know about going after IIJA-funded work.
Closeout: Underneath It All
Forsyth County Courthouse, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Large Renovation Projects Will Be Abundant in 2024
Design-build isn't the only hot construction project topic. Large renovations are set to make a comeback this year—and stay relevant for years to come.
