Tag: Expansion
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JCB plans San Antonio factory expansion to dodge Trump’s tariffs
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Heavy machinery maker JCB announced earlier this month that it’s doubling the size of its upcoming San Antonio factory in an effort to evade President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The revised Texas site plan, which is still…
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Milwaukee Tool Debuts New Multi-Bit Driver in Expansion
Delivering on the versatility and access demands of the professional trades, Milwaukee® expands their lineup of fastening solutions. Optimized for various fastening applications and tight spaces, the 6-in-1 Stubby Multi-Bit Screwdriver measures 3” in length and includes four bits and two nut drivers. The 2PC Multi-Bit Screwdriver Set includes Milwaukee’s 11-in-1 Multi-Bit Screwdriver and 6-in-1…
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Griffin Electric to Wire Shelby County Jail Expansion
Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. (Griffin Electric), a leading electrical contractor throughout New England and the Southeast for nearly five decades, is currently performing electrical installations on a 51,000-sf addition to the existing Shelby County Jail in Columbiana, AL. With an anticipated completion in early 2026, the expansion will meet needs for additional space and…
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CIOB members to get first look at Oxford station expansion
Kier is hosting a site visit and Q&A for CIOB members about its work on Oxford station. The project, to complete in August 2026, will see a new platform and western entrance, including replacement of Botley Road bridge, the current focus. Other plans include a new ticket office, waiting room, toilets, cafe and shops, plus…
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JV completes $865M Florida bridge expansion project
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. On March 25, a new span of Florida’s Howard Frankland Bridge, which crosses Old Tampa Bay and connects Tampa and St. Petersburg, opened to the public, according to local media reports. The $865.3 million crossing is the…
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Farrans flies high with airport expansion
Main contractor: FarransClient: Leeds Bradford AirportArchitect: Millar Design + ManagementStructural engineer: Dudleys Consulting EngineersSteelwork contractor: Elland Steel StructuresValue: £100m (two phases)Start date: April 2024Completion (phase one): summer 2025Completion (phase two): winter 20 View the original article and our Inspiration here
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$1.1B Southwest Florida airport expansion breaks ground
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Suffolk broke ground on Southwest Florida International Airport’s $1.1 billion Terminal E project on March 12, according to a news release from the Boston-based contractor. It is the most expensive municipal construction project in Lee County history,…
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Wates appointed for £300m Suffolk prison expansion
Phil Shortman, regional managing director for the MoJ at Wates, said: “Through the construction of this project, around 2,000 building components have been crafted in Ministry of Justice workshops, providing meaningful employment opportunities, helping develop valuable skills and supporting brighter futures.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Boeing taps HITT, BE&K for South Carolina expansion
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Boeing South Carolina facilities expansion Value: $1 billionLocation: North Charleston, South CarolinaClient: Boeing A joint venture team of Falls Church, Virginia-based HITT Contracting and Morrisville, North Carolina-based BE&K Building Group have won Boeing South Carolina’s expansion…
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PCL to build $5.2B Nova Scotia hospital expansion
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Halifax Infirmary Expansion ProjectValue: $5.2 billionLocation: Halifax, Nova ScotiaClient: Province of Nova Scotia Edmonton, Alberta-based PCL Construction has signed an agreement with the province of Nova Scotia for the construction of the main portion of the…