Hensel Phelps names new president, other leaders

The Colorado construction giant has tapped Brad Jeanneret and added new executive roles: chief administrative officer and chief health and safety officer.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 31, 2024

Holder Construction to manage $950M Nebraska airport expansion plan

The Eppley Airfield’s terminal in Omaha will almost double in square footage, and will feature more gates, streamlined security and a unified concourse.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 30, 2024

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Top 5 stories from Construction Dive

Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.

By Construction Dive staff

NJ study finds wide disparity in public construction contracts

Just 3.7% of prime contracts went to minority-owned businesses, while women won less than 10% of professional services dollars meted out by the state.  

By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 30, 2024

FHWA offers $729M for storm-damaged infrastructure

The funds will help states rebuild roads and bridges following natural disasters and extreme weather.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 29, 2024

Building climate-resilient infrastructure for tomorrow

PCL Construction pioneers climate-resilient infrastructure, addressing water scarcity and promoting sustainability with cutting-edge technology.

Jan. 29, 2024

What contractors need to know for 2024

It’s anyone’s guess what will happen in the next 12 months, but these insights from construction pros can help bring the year into focus.

By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 25, 2024

Robot worms, lasers, drones and AI: How ARPA-E wants to move the US power grid underground

The U.S. Department of Energy on Tuesday announced $34 million in funding to explore novel approaches to undergrounding to increase resiliency.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 24, 2024

Maryland DOT settles suit for paying a man less than women for same job

The state agency that oversees highway construction will give the worker $40,000 and a raise to bring his salary in line with his women counterparts.

By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 23, 2024

3 infrastructure trends for 2024

The civil sector will confront a shifting regulatory landscape, burgeoning digitalization and evolving procurement norms this year.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 23, 2024

Gilbane breaks ground on $550M Philadelphia Amtrak station

The aging William H. Gray III 30th Street Station is one of the busiest intercity passenger railroad facilities in the U.S.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 23, 2024

Phoenix leads in manufacturing construction

The city has seen 14 major projects since 2020, and plants are cropping up in other areas with the labor pool to staff them, said a new report.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 18, 2024

TSMC delays $40B Arizona chip factory again

Despite a labor union deal last month, the Taiwanese chip maker highlighted skilled labor shortages and access to government funding as lingering issues.

By Sebastian Obando • Updated Jan. 19, 2024

PCL manager sets her sights high

Cheyanne Hammell helped renovate Toronto’s CN Tower, one of the world’s tallest freestanding structures.

By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 17, 2024

9 infrastructure megaprojects to watch

From railways to bridges to levees, these civil jobs with price tags in the billions will advance this year.

By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 16, 2024

California launches site to track $180B in infrastructure investment

While details on projects such as the state’s infamous high-speed rail line are scant, the map provides a broad overview of the work that is underway.

By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 12, 2024

These NYC transit projects are a top priority for Gov. Hochul in 2024

The governor's state-of-the-state address included plans for expanding rail and subway lines and efforts to improve safety for all road users.

By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 11, 2024

Balfour Beatty names US civil CFO

Jenni Kelley will be the next chief finance executive for the London-based builder’s infrastructure arm in the U.S.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 9, 2024

High prices are slowing for road builders, but challenges lay ahead

Despite cooling inflation, rising costs will still be an issue this year, especially as labor continues to be in short supply, experts say.

By Jen A. Miller • Jan. 9, 2024

Gordie Howe Bridge cost rises to $6.4B amid delay

Construction on the span will finish 10 months late in September 2025 following continued fallout from pandemic-induced problems.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 9, 2024

Challenges to DBE goals in federal contracts gain steam

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action last summer, a smattering of lawsuits allege reverse discrimination due to workforce participation targets.

By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 9, 2024

4 charts break down winning, losing sectors in 2024

Some types of construction are starting the new year with a bang, while others will continue to wither, experts say.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 8, 2024

Smart infrastructure: A tech revolution for tomorrow, ready today

The integration of inexpensive sensors, image capture, always-on wireless connections, advanced 3D visualization, GIS technology and BIM has revolutionized the AEC industry. This smart infrastructure creates an intelligent nervous system, enhancing professionals' ability to define infrastructure needs with precision and efficiency.

Jan. 8, 2024

Flatiron/Herzog JV to build 2 Amtrak bridges in Maryland

The contractors will replace the 117-year-old Susquehanna River Rail Bridge in order to improve speed and safety on the Northeast Corridor.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 3, 2024

$7.5B Oregon-Washington bridge project wins IIJA funds

The $600 million Mega Grant from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will help make the I-5 span more seismically sound.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 2, 2024

Wisconsin to spend $414M on wastewater, storm infrastructure

The largest amount ever from the state’s Clean Water Fund will flow to 84 municipalities.

By Matthew Thibault • Dec. 22, 2023