Infrastructure

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    13 transit projects expected to open in the US this year

    Cities are investing in less costly bus rapid transit over light rail systems, says Yonah Freemark of The Transport Politic.

    By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 15, 2026
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    Arizona DOT taps Sundt for $396M highway job

    The Tempe-based builder will negotiate with the state’s DOT on a preconstruction services contract that is expected to be finalized in February.

    By • Jan. 15, 2026
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    McCarthy hits milestone on $168M Arizona water treatment plant expansion

    Working with Black & Veatch, the contractor used virtual design and construction modeling to plan shoring, soil nails, slopes and crane locations.

    By • Jan. 13, 2026
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    Kansas DOT awards $288M contract, its largest ever

    The record project went to Dondlinger Wildcat EKC1, a joint venture between Wichita-based general contractors Dondlinger & Sons Construction and Wildcat Construction.

    By • Jan. 12, 2026
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    America’s infrastructure is only as strong as its AI governance

    Given the proliferation of tools for both workers and cyber criminals, providing internal safeguards is a critical step for AEC firms, a consultant writes. 

    By Lalitha Krishnamoorthy • Jan. 12, 2026
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    California high-speed rail project pivots toward public-private partnership

    Abandoning funding from the federal government, the California High-Speed Rail Authority said it sees strong interest from the private sector.

    By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 8, 2026
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    Ørsted, Equinor challenge Trump administration stop work order

    The December stop work order is estimated to be costing the 700-MW Revolution Wind project at least $1.44 million per day, project attorneys alleged.

    By Diana DiGangi • Jan. 7, 2026
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    Garney breaks ground on $505.7M Florida water project

    The Kansas City, Missouri-based contractor expects to place the 26-mile South Hillsborough potable water pipeline into service by the end of 2028.

    By • Jan. 6, 2026
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    Construction Champions 2026 call for entries kicks off

    Submit your nominations for outstanding women builders for our annual showcase, which will run during this year’s Women in Construction Week, slated for March 1 to 7.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 6, 2026
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    Opinion

    How contractors can navigate cost pressures, labor shortages and regulatory hurdles in 2026

    Despite widespread challenges, companies that embrace digital tools and pursue diverse project portfolios will have a strategic edge over the competition.

    By Danielle Kaiser • Jan. 5, 2026
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    Skanska, FlatironDragados sign additional $445M LAX contract

    The new job follows the joint venture’s initial $323 million contract to help the airport prepare for the 2028 Summer Olympics.

    By • Jan. 5, 2026
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    Top infrastructure construction news of 2025

    President Donald Trump's return to the White House meant a whipsaw course for policy and funding that impacts infrastructure projects. 

    By Construction Dive Staff • Dec. 23, 2025
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    Trump administration halts all large-scale offshore wind projects under construction in US

    The action affects five major offshore wind farms under development in federal waters, including the 2.6-GW Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind. The administration cited classified “national security risks” for the move.

    By Diana DiGangi • Updated Dec. 22, 2025
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    AIS wins $2B in border infrastructure contracts

    The Tennessee-based builder will perform work in California, Arizona and Texas for the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection.

    By • Dec. 19, 2025
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    Tutor Perini sub wins $900M USACE job in Israel

    The $900 million contract from the Corps’ Middle East District will leverage Perini Management Services for design-bid-build work, primarily for the Israeli Ministry of Defense.

    By • Dec. 19, 2025
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    Construction disputes in the Americas more about scope than time, money

    Consultancy HKA’s 2025 CRUX report found the region is doing better compared to its global counterparts when it comes to claims arising from schedule and budget.

    By Keith Loria • Dec. 18, 2025
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    The top construction technology news of 2025

    Artificial intelligence, data centers, technology adoption and alternative building materials ruled conversations in 2025.

    By • Dec. 17, 2025
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    Skanska Koch taps new general manager

    Michael Donohue will take over for company veteran Bill Matre, who joined the firm in 1982, the same year the Karl Koch Steel Erecting was acquired by Skanska.

    By • Dec. 16, 2025
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    Lane, SPC complete $232M Bronx bridge replacement

    The firms formed a joint venture to replace an aging bascule bridge over Westchester Creek.

    By • Dec. 16, 2025
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    Why builders are focused on water infrastructure

    Public and private contractors alike are nabbing water projects as interest in the sector grows.

    By • Dec. 16, 2025
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    Granite embarks on $24M Southern California rail project

    The Watsonville, California-based contractor will upgrade Metrolink’s Perris South end-of-the-line station in Riverside County to support dual train service. 

    By • Dec. 15, 2025
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    AECOM lands $270M federal aviation contract

    The Federal Aviation Administration awarded a 10-year contract to the Dallas-based firm to modernize various air traffic control towers across the country.

    By • Dec. 12, 2025
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    Tutor Perini subsidiary stamps $35.8M USACE contract

    Tutor Perini Management Services will build a 56,000-square-foot tool and die facility at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant in Middleton.  

    By • Dec. 12, 2025
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    7 construction project milestones from November 2025

    Contractors notched up progress on water, infrastructure and stadium projects.

    By • Dec. 10, 2025
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    Facing extreme rainfall and flooding, NYC is turning Brooklyn’s Prospect Park into a natural buffer

    A $68 million Bluebelt system includes drainage upgrades, ponds and rain gardens designed to manage intensifying rainfall while easing pressure on the city’s aging sewer system.

    By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Dec. 10, 2025