Construction Extraction – June 12, 2025
Unveiling Bold Brews and Breaking News within the AEC Community – June 12, 2025
Construction Extraction: June 2-9, 2025
Keeping the industry in motion. One jobsite, one cup at a time.
🧱 Industry Highlights
🛣 Swede Avenue Overhaul Begins in Midland, MI
Northbound traffic on Swede Avenue (Ashman to Wheeler Streets) is closed for full reconstruction through August 2025. The project includes storm sewer updates, water main installation, new curbs, driveways, bituminous paving, and ADA ramps. Traffic is detoured via local roads during the rebuild.
henryga.news
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🌊 Sabine Pass Coastal Storm Protection Moves Forward
The U.S. Army Corps is advancing a multi-billion-dollar coastal risk management program, including levee upgrades ($863M) in Port Arthur and Orange County. Though the Freeport phase was paused, funds are firmly in place for work through 2033.
beaumontenterprise.com
🔄 McDonough SPLOST Project Awarded
Henry County, GA, has contracted the first roundabout under SPLOST VI at Henry Parkway & Connector. The $2.13M project will enhance local mobility and support adjacent aquatic center developments, with construction over the next year.
mysanantonio.com
henryga.news
🚧 WIS29 Safety & Resurfacing in Wisconsin
Marathon County, WI, launched a $10.1M highway improvement along WIS29 (Purple Martin Lane to Little Rib River). Scope includes resurfacing, culvert replacements, and guardrail installation. One lane will remain open to maintain traffic flow.
onfocus.news
☕ Coffee of the Week
Bad Teddy Coffee - Chocolate Blueberry Blend
A new specialty launch from Bad Teddy Coffee, this bold chocolate‑blueberry flavored roast blends high‑quality beans with natural fruit notes-delivering a rich, creative twist on your morning brew. A great pick-me-up for long jobsite days.
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➡ Available soon via badteddycoffee.com
Bad Teddy Coffee - Chocolate Blueberry Blend
A bold new flavored roast featuring natural chocolate and blueberry notes-a playful, energizing cup to power through long jobsite days.
🌟 Brew Profile
Title: Chocolate Blueberry Boost
Ratio: 1:15
Bloom ratio: 2.5
Bloom time: 30s
Bloom temp: 96°C
Single Serve
Pulses: 3
Time between pulses: 25s
Pulse temps: 96°C → 94°C → 92°C
Grind settings:
Ode Gen2:5.2 (~680μm)
Opus:6.3 (~680μm)
Ode+SSP:5.4 (~680μm)
Batch (1L)
Pulses: 4
Time between pulses: 35s
Pulse temps: 95°C → 93°C → 91°C → 89°C
Grind settings:
Ode Gen2:8.2 (~950μm)
Opus:9.0 (~950μm)
Ode+SSP:8.4 (~950μm)
🔍 Why these settings?
Ratio & bloom: A 1:15 ratio gives a full-bodied brew that complements the chocolate-blueberry character. A 2.5 bloom ratio with a 30-second bloom maximizes flavor release.
Temperature profiling: Starting hot (96°C) pulls more fruit and chocolate compounds early; stepping down avoids over-extraction and brings clarity to the finish.
Pulse strategy:
Single: 3 pulses sustain extraction while developing complexity.
Batch: 4 pulses help manage larger volume without over-saturating.
Grind: Medium grind level (~680μm for single, ~950μm for batch) provides balanced extraction-boosting flavor while avoiding bloom or channeling issues. Grinder-specific adjustments ensure accurate results.