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Harmon Tower to be Demolished Floor by Floor
- Apr, 16, 2014
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- 3720 Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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The Harmon Hotel and Condominium Tower was supposed to be the centerpiece of MGM Resorts International’s $8.5 billion CityCenter development. Instead, the building stands unfinished on the Las Vegas,...
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Video: Milton-Madison Bridge Truss Slide
- Apr, 15, 2014
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- Milton, Kentucky, United States
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The Milton-Madison Bridge spanning the Ohio River and connecting Milton, Kentucky and Madison, Indiana made history last Thursday, as it became the longest bridge in North America to be slid laterally...
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Illinois Governor Pat Quinn Unveils $8.6 Billion Infrastructure Improvement Plan
- Apr, 11, 2014
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- Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Illinois Governor Pat Quinn unveiled his six-year, $8.6 billion infrastructure plan to improve roads and bridges throughout the state on Wednesday. The six-year program allocates $5.82 billion f...
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Texas High Speed Rail Line Receives Important Endorsement
- Apr, 10, 2014
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- Dallas, Texas, United States
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The potential high-speed rail line between Dallas and Houston, Texas received a major political endorsement last week from the Mayors of Houston, Dallas, and Forth Worth. The three mayors expressed th...
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Construction on 1000 Museum Tower to Break Ground in June
- Apr, 08, 2014
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- Miami, Florida, United States
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Architect Zaha Hadid chose 1000 Museum Tower in Miami, Florida to be the first building she designed in the United States. The 62-story, 706-foot structure will be a super-luxury condominium that will...
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5 Companies Invited to Bid for Next Portion of California High Speed Rail Project
- Apr, 07, 2014
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- Fresno, California, United States
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The California High-Speed Rail Authority has invited five companies to submit bids for the second contract to build part of the state’s high-speed rail line. The winning bidder will be expected to com...
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Pulaski Skyway Rehabilitation to Reroute 34,000 Cars Daily
- Apr, 04, 2014
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- Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
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The Pulaski Skyway Bridge rehabilitation project will begin on April 12, and some New York and New Jersey Residents are already dubbing it “carmaggedon.” Once construction begins, 34,000 of the 74,000...
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World’s Tallest Ferris Wheel Opens in Las Vegas
- Apr, 02, 2014
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- Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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The 550-foot tall High Roller Wheel opened near the strip in Las Vegas, Nevada on Monday after nearly three years of planning and construction. The Ferris wheel is nine feet taller than the Singapore...
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African Infrastructure Shortages Responsible for Lack of Growth
As Africa continues to develop, one of the main challenges it still faces, is its shortage of completed infrastructure projects. In many cases public funding alone cannot provide the resources needed...
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PortMiami Soccer Stadium Design Unveiled
- Mar, 31, 2014
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- Miami, Florida, United States
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A group led by retired soccer star David Beckham unveiled renderings of the new PortMiami soccer stadium that will be built along the Biscayne Bay in Miami, Florida. The open-air soccer stadium...
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