In 2022, developers Third Lake Capital and Echelon unveiled plans for "3rd & 3rd," a high-rise residential complex set to transform the skyline of St. Petersburg, Florida. This ambitious project, located at 235 3rd Street South, will feature a 33-story tower, making it one of the tallest buildings in the city and is scheduled to be completed by early 2026. The 0.88-acre build site, previously occupied by a low-rise building and parking lot, will soon host 268 luxurious apartments. These ... Read more
The Howard Frankland Bridge, a crucial link between Tampa and St. Petersburg and the largest bridge in all of Florida in terms of the square footage on the deck being built, continues to undergo a remarkable transformation. Since the project's inception in 2020, significant strides have been made, and as we enter 2025, the new bridge is on the cusp of opening. The Howard Frankland Bridge project is one of Florida's most ambitious infrastructure endeavors. The new bridge will accommodate the so ... Read more
The Irishtown Bend hillside stabilization project near Lake Erie, in the Cleveland, OH area, is a critical infrastructure initiative aimed at preserving the integrity of the Cuyahoga River shipping channel. This nearly $60 million project is essential for preventing the hillside from collapsing into the river, which would have severe economic and environmental consequences. The work includes replacing over 2,100 linear feet of bulkhead and removing fill material that has contributed to slope ins ... Read more
Pike Corporation (Pike) is undertaking a significant transmission line installation project that runs from Dade City to Auburndale, Florida. This project involves the construction of new overhead transmission lines, which are crucial for enhancing the reliability and capacity of the electrical grid in the region. Part of the Polk County Reliability Enhancement Project, the new line will extend from the Osprey Energy Center approximately 26 miles northwest to the existing Kathleen Substation ... Read more
The O'Hare 21 project is a comprehensive, multi-phased initiative aimed at modernizing O'Hare Airport to enhance its efficiency and accessibility as an international gateway, including several key components such as the expansion and modernization of Terminal 5, the construction of new satellite concourses, and the development of the O'Hare Global Terminal. E.C. Korneffel Co. (ECK), a renowned marine, bridge, and piling contractor, has been a key player in the recent phase of the O'Hare 21 ... Read more
In 2024, Irby Construction Company (Irby) undertook a significant transmission pole replacement project in Fort Pierce, FL. Irby is well-known for its expertise in transmission line construction, handling projects of various configurations, voltages, and terrains. Replacing approximately 150 poles, this extensive effort was part of their ongoing commitment to upgrading and maintaining the reliability of the power infrastructure in the area. The transmission pole replacement project took approx ... Read more
The rapid growth of Taiwan has led it to become the 20th largest economic power in the world. With a population of 23 million (about the population of New York), Taiwan has had to expand and upkeep its infrastructure to meet international and local demands. Taiwan's total trade in 2022 reached $907 billion (about $2,800 per person in the US). Both exports and imports for the year reached record levels, totaling $479.52 billion (about $1,500 per person in the US) and $427.60 billion (about ... Read more
Replacing the Historic Black Hawk Bridge
$140M Mississippi River bridge reconstruction project will change landscape of Lansing
Edited by: Debbie Reaney
A new bridge is being developed to replace the cantilever bridge called the Black Hawk Bridge, named after Chief Black Hawk in Lansing, IA., one of the most unique historic bridges in the country. The key detail is the fact that the suspended span of the bridge is only connected at the bottom with no connection (visual or str ... Read more
New Bridge & Protected Fish
Editor: Debbie Reaney
Vancouver-based contractor, Cascade Bridge, who specializes in bridge construction and rehabilitation was recently chosen to replace the century-old Cherrylane Bridge off U.S. Highway 12 near Lenore, ID. The original Cherrylane Bridge, which sees approximately 350 vehicles a day, is 15.4 feet wide and stretches 788 feet across the Clearwater River. Constructed in 1919 and last rehabilitated in 1978, ... Read more
Connecting the Crossroads of America
Long-Awaited Interstate Rehaul Enters Final Phases
Editor: Allison Braswell
For the last leg of a project that has been decades in the making, the State of Indiana rewarded more than $1 billion in construction contracts to finally complete the reconstruction of Interstate 69 between Evansville and Indianapolis. First imagined in the 1970s and beginning in 2008, this $4-billion project on the 142-mile corridor has created new loc ... Read more
