Congress extended transportation programs to Dec. 11. Eli Lilly broke ground on a $6.5 billion Houston facility; Lego will invest $400 million in Monterrey. California High-Speed Rail faces funding risks. Texas halted data center approvals; Newsom signed transparency bills. August starts fell 24.8%. FAA allocated $1.1 billion. Bechtel exited Natrium.
JE Dunn added a power generation unit; Walmart plans a $1.3 billion Georgia center. Data centers surged; Buildots raised $130 million. Labor shortages and price rises persist. The Pentagon project shortened timelines; Kansas City Royals selected managers. Suicide prevention efforts continue. U.S. Steel and Array expanded capacity. Skanska considers mass timber; MTA projects advance; Fed raised rates. Backlog hit 8.5 months; Columbus mass timber topped out.
Walmart plans to build a $1.3 billion fulfillment center in Georgia, creating 1,000 jobs. The project is part of Walmart’s strategy to expand shipping capabilities. The reconstruction of Interstate 40 through the Pigeon River Gorge, damaged by Hurricane Helene, is estimated to cost $2.8 billion and is expected to be completed by late 2029.
Novelis is nearing completion on a $5 billion aluminum recycling plant in Alabama, expected to begin commissioning in 2026. The plant is the first fully integrated recycling and rolling plant in the U.S. in over 40 years.
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SpaceX plans a $100 billion spaceport in Louisiana, creating 3,000 jobs and including launch complexes and housing. The Texas Transportation Commission approved a $138 billion investment in infrastructure, addressing congestion and supporting growth. The Tennessee Transportation Modernization Board approved a $9.2 billion interstate project, the largest P3 concession for an interstate choice lanes project in the country.
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts allowed the Trump administration to continue construction of a White House ballroom, citing national security concerns. The California High-Speed Rail Authority faces a potential funding shortfall by 2027, potentially impacting the project’s progress. The Federal Railroad Administration announced a $5.3 billion investment in passenger rail projects across 23 states, funded by the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
A 25-state coalition sued the Trump administration over Section 301 tariffs on 60 trading partners, arguing they were unlawfully imposed. Despite significant investment in AI infrastructure, data center construction faces hurdles like material shortages and public opposition. Tutor Perini’s focus on large megaprojects led to record revenue and profits, while the Senate passed a short-term funding bill extending transportation programs.
