The Amundson Group Update - 11/8/2024: $2.4 Billion in New Rail Projects

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As always, the industry news section gets us kicked off!

Industry News

No matter what happens in the United States, you can always expect infrastructure to need updates, new building being built, and all kinds of construction projects in between.

This means that we never run out of things to talk about here in the iindustry news section.

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Nationwide

While roadways get a lot of the infrastructure attention, railways play just as vital of a role when it comes to transportation in this country. Especially for transporting all kinds of goods to their destinations.

With this in mind, the United States Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration has announced a massive sum into railway investment. The $2.4 Billion will go to 41 states as well as Washington D.C marking the most significant investment into rail in 50 years.

Texas

Here in the Lone Star State, Austin's main interstate is getting a massive upgrade as ground is broken on the I-35 Capital Express Central Project. The $4.5 billion project is expected to be completed by 2032. The project aims to lighten the traffic in the area while also lowering the highway to allow for green spaces built over the top of the highway that should help link East Austin to West Austin.

Elsewhere in Texas, downtown Fort Worth is experiencing a massive boom in construction to the tune of $1 billion in development. New projects include improvements to the Texas A&M-Fort Worth Campus as well as renovations of the Fort Worth Convention Center.

Georgia

Over in Georgia, $65 million of the aforementioned USDOT railway investment will be going towards projects in the Peach State. Three different projects are currently slated to receive funding, including $26.5 million towards the development of rail improvements in Brunswick.

Elsewhere in Georgia, Dougherty County is receiving $33 million for the construction of a bridge over Oglethorpe Boulevard. The investment marks the largest of the allocations for 23 construction projects in the state.

Florida

The Sunshine State is still recovering from the impact of Hurrican Helene, including Tropicana Field - the home of the Tampa Bay Rays. The St. Petersburg City Council has approved $6.5 million to go towards repairs of the iconic venue. The construction projects will also include improvements and additional waterproofing.

To the northeast, Orlando is seeing a massive uptick in health care construction, with $1.3 billion going towards projects in the area. AdventHealth, Nemours Children's Health, and more are included among the projects looking to build a robust health care backbone in Central Florida.

North Carolina

Like Georgia, North Carolina is among the states receiving railway infrastructure funding courtesy of the USDOT. North Carolina's investment comes in the form of $105 million grant aimed at improving both passenger and freight rail services.

In Fayetteville, NC ground has been broken on the Crown Event Center, set to open in spring of 2027. The $145 million project will see the Crown Event Center replace the existing Crown Theatre and Arena and host events ranging from concerts to conventions.

South Carolina

North Carolina's southern neighbor is seeing a massive expansion in Spartanburg County, SC as the BENTELER Automotive Corporation pours $47.9 million into building improvements for its facility in the area. The building improvements and construction should also help to provide more jobs in the area.

Job Postings

Looking for your next step in the construction industry?

This section of the newsletter is for you!

We'll highlight a pair of our hottest job opportunities but this is only a small sampling of our job board.

If you want to learn more about what we have available from coast to coast, you can head to our website to check out our job board or fill out THIS FORM to have our team reach out.

Jacksonville Project Engineers

In Jacksonville, Florida we are currently on the hunt for project engineers with heavy civil in DOT experience. If you are looking to learn more about this slam dunk opportunity, you can reach out by heading to THIS LINK and filling out the form.

Austin Superintendents

In the Lone Star State, we are currently searching for heavy civil superintendents. The ideal candidate will have experience with roads, bridges, and tunnels. If you have Texas Department of Transportation experience that is a huge plus as well!

You can learn more about this job role by heading to THIS LINK and fill out the form.

Internal Updates

The last section of the newsletter is dedicated to the happenings within the walls at Amundson Group. From new members joining our incredible team to our new projects, we'll keep you updated here.

Vet100

We are incredibly honored to be included on the Vet100 list - signifying that Amundson Group is one of the top 100 fastest-growing veteran-owned businesses in the country. This honor is a testament to the hard work of our incredible team and the effort they put in every day they come into the office.

For more information about the Vet100 list, you can check out this link.

That wraps up this edition of the Amundson Group Update!

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