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The Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health project at the University of Oregon uses approximately 18,200 cubic feet of CLT and 12,500 cubic feet of glulam, making it one of the largest all-wood medical facilities in the United States. Construction began in July 2026 and is expected to be completed in spring 2029. Designed by ZGF Architects, with Skanska serving as the general contractor.
Read full storyUK engineering contractor Laing O'Rourke has announced the expansion of its two prefabrication manufacturing facilities, increasing production space and advancing automation and digitalization to support the development of its industrialized construction model.
Analysis of the impact of the SAM.gov contract opportunities platform on U.S. infrastructure construction and engineering industries, and its implications for global contractors.
The UK government plans to restrict car manufacturers from exaggerating their advertising of autonomous driving features, and the new regulations will have a profound impact on smart transportation infrastructure construction and the engineering industry.
This week's US engineering industry updates: The Richmond-San Rafael Bridge in San Francisco receives a $107.5 million painting and coating restoration contract; Jacobs provides engineering design services for Navy and Marine Corps facilities; Skanska signs a $94 million data center contract in Virginia.
According to the latest report from IndexBox, the global construction resin market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 3.8% from 2026 to 2035, driven primarily by infrastructure modernization and green building regulations. The Asia-Pacific region dominates production, with China accounting for nearly half of the global output.
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