Infrastructure

$9.6B worth of infrastructure projects delayed or canceled during COVID-19

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association released a report detailing projects that have been delayed or canceled by 44 states, transportation authorities and local governments. 

By Joe Bousquin • Aug. 04, 2020

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Tutor Perini reports 13% Q2 revenue growth due to essential civil projects

The company's revenue rose to $1.3 billion, thanks to a 20% year-over-year increase in civil construction.

By Kim Slowey • July 30, 2020

Maryland announces P3 short list for first phase of $9B-plus Capital Beltway project

State transportation officials expect to select the winning team and secure the approvals necessary to get the Washington, D.C.-area project underway by spring of next year. 

By Kim Slowey • July 30, 2020

New engineer announced for $800M Harbor Bridge replacement in Texas

FIGG Bridge Engineers, cited in the deadly 2018 collapse of a Florida International University pedestrian walkway, has been replaced by an Arup-CFC joint venture on the Corpus Christi project.

By Kim Slowey • July 29, 2020

How wide-ranging tech propelled Skanska's $4B LaGuardia Airport renovation

Aerial photogrammetry, a 4D scheduling model, laser scanning and 360-degree cameras were employed at the New York City jobsite, making one of the firm's most complex projects ever achievable. 

By Joe Bousquin • July 29, 2020

4 things to know before taking on an infrastructure project

Deciding to bid on an infrastructure project involves evaluating internal and external factors. Experts say make sure you consider these four.

By Kim Slowey • July 17, 2020

Biden outlines $2T infrastructure, energy plan

If elected, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said he would "create millions of good, union jobs rebuilding America’s crumbling infrastructure" and reinstate environmental regulations blocked by the Trump administration.

By Emma Penrod • July 15, 2020

Florida to require sea level studies for coastal public construction projects

Contractors that move forward on publicly funded projects without performing an impact projection study could have to reimburse the state for all or part of the money spent on the project.

By Kim Slowey • July 15, 2020

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Virgin Trains affiliate strikes lease deal for SoCal high-speed rail to Las Vegas

DesertXpress Enterprises LLC will pay California $842,000 each year to lease the right of way on Interstate 15. Meanwhile, the California High-Speed Rail Authority's $100 billion bullet train project has appeared to have stalled. 

By Kim Slowey • July 08, 2020

New York's MTA needs billions in federal funding after COVID-19 crisis

The transit authority's head of construction and development said federal money is crucial to preserving its historic capital plan.

By Jenn Goodman • July 07, 2020

Readers Respond: Environmental laws are important for construction

While many readers said President Donald Trump's recent rollbacks of environmental regulations will reduce costs and speed up timelines, 71% said there should be no more loosening of these types of laws.

By Jenn Goodman • July 02, 2020

Report: US cities' massive budget cuts impact infrastructure, capital expenses

As some projects continue, others may not take off as municipalities slash budgets and the coronavirus continues to threaten the country, a survey from the National League of Cities found.

By Zachary Phillips • June 30, 2020

Supreme Court denies request to halt border wall construction

In a 5-4 decision, the court refused to stop construction on the U.S.-Mexico border wall.

By Kim Slowey , Zachary Phillips • UPDATED: Aug. 3, 2020 at 9:09 a.m.

House Democrats introduce $1.5T infrastructure bill

The bill includes $500 billion in green measures at the same time construction industry groups have called for additional streamlining of environmental and permitting reviews.

By Kim Slowey • June 22, 2020

Army Corps plans $4.6B flood control project in Miami-Dade

The proposed plan focuses on seven geographic areas and would include the construction of storm surge barriers.

By Kim Slowey • June 15, 2020

California officials advance Elon Musk's lower-cost transit tunnel plan

San Bernardino County is considering The Boring Co.'s unsolicited proposal for a tunnel to Ontario International Airport that some local leaders say would be a fraction of the cost of a traditional rail system.

By Kim Slowey • June 10, 2020

White House loosens environmental law to speed up infrastructure projects

Industry groups including the Associated Builders and Contractors praised the Trump administration's updates to the National Environmental Policy Act, which are designed to streamline the project approval process.

By Kim Slowey • UPDATED: July 16, 2020 at 9:01 a.m.

House Democrats introduce $494B transportation bill

Construction industry officials say comprehensive legislation could generate construction jobs and help with the post-COVID-19 economic recovery. 

By Kim Slowey • June 04, 2020

Deep Dive

What does Maryland's Purple Line project team breakup mean for P3s?

Although one of the country's most-watched public-private partnerships has stalled, the delivery method has advantages for many large civil projects, experts say.

By Kim Slowey • May 27, 2020

Fisher Sand and Gravel wins $1.3B border wall job

The contract is being questioned by a high-ranking House Democrat, who earlier asked the Defense Department to determine if another Fisher wall project was properly awarded. 

By Kim Slowey • May 21, 2020

Balfour Beatty temporarily halts work on part of $1.9B Caltrain project

Board members for the California commuter rail system expressed doubts as to whether the general contractor would be able to stay on schedule.

By Kim Slowey • May 18, 2020

Florida DOT to replace deadly FIU pedestrian bridge

Florida DOT will oversee and manage the construction of the bridge meant to replace the one that collapsed and killed six in March 2018 while under construction on the Florida International University campus in Miami.

By Kim Slowey • May 12, 2020

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