Infrastructure

$4B worth of transit projects coming to National Landing near Washington, D.C.

The Northern Virginia area, the site of Amazon's second U.S. headquarters, will see a flurry of transportation projects over the next 10 years in what its developer says will make it the most "well-connected downtown in the country."

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 15, 2021

New Jersey bridge replacement, part of Gateway project, secures $766M grant

The new Portal North Bridge, which will take five years to build, will speed up rail traffic along Amtrak's Northeast Corridor.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 13, 2021

The 13 construction sectors contractors expect to shrink in 2021

The AGC found that construction pros think only alternative healthcare facilities, warehouses and water and sewer facility work will make small gains this year while many sectors could experience double-digit declines.

By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 11, 2021

Construction, other trade groups decry mob violence at US Capitol

Despite Wednesday's unrest, AGC's chief said the violent attack by Trump supporters won't stop the peaceful transfer of power.

By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 08, 2021

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao resigns following insurrection at US Capitol

Chao, who has been criticized for abandoning the president's infrastructure plan, said the department will help President-elect Joe Biden's pick for transportation secretary, Pete Buttigieg, assume the post.

By Sarah Fuller • Jan. 08, 2021

What's in the new COVID-19 relief package for contractors?

Billions of dollars of funding for roads, harbors, schools, military housing, broadband and clean energy is aimed at spurring construction.

By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 07, 2021

Dems edge closer to Senate control, raising stakes for construction

As the country awaits the final outcome of yesterday's runoff in Georgia, there's no doubt that the impacts will be far-reaching for contractors.

By Joe Bousquin , Jenn Goodman • Jan. 06, 2021

Deep Dive

2021 outlook: 6 trends that will influence construction this year

Several factors – some positive, some less so – are poised to shape the industry in the new year.

By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 04, 2021

Canceling border wall contracts could force thousands to lose construction jobs, CBP chief says

There are many opinions on what could happen to the wall next year, including that of Mark Morgan, acting Customs and Border Protection commissioner, who said stopping construction could cost U.S. taxpayers billions of dollars.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 23, 2020

Can the pandemic's construction lessons help Biden boost infrastructure?

Public projects that have been rolled out with lightning speed during the coronavirus provide a potential roadmap for how to kick off President-elect Joe Biden's Build Back Better campaign, industry leaders say.

By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 21, 2020

Employing artificial intelligence to spot infrastructure issues

Suffolk County's Public Works Department in New York is using technology to compare past and present photos of 74 bridges to find emerging concerns before they become bigger problems.  

By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 16, 2020

Skanska claims liability should be waived for damages caused by construction barges

The contractor is asking the court to either relieve the company from all liability associated with damages caused by its Florida barges during Hurricane Sally or limit it to less than $1.5 million.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 15, 2020

What Pete Buttigieg will bring to the Transportation Department

While the former mayor has limited political experience, construction groups said they see promise in President-elect Joe Biden's nominee for DOT secretary.

By Sarah Fuller , Jenn Goodman • Dec. 15, 2020

Can Biden get an infrastructure deal done despite Capitol Hill gridlock?

Although the country faces deep political divides, the time may be right for the president-elect to deliver on infrastructure initiatives that his predecessors did not, industry experts and political insiders say.

By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 03, 2020

Brightline, Disney strike deal to build high-speed rail station near Orlando, Florida

The proposed Disney Springs rail station will provide a connection from Walt Disney World to other Florida locations and Orlando International Airport. 

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 01, 2020

Replacing Twin Peaks tunnel ballast could cost San Francisco 'tens of millions of dollars'

The ballast replacement and other work in the tunnel will take approximately three months.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 30, 2020

Maryland to pay Purple Line contractors $100M by year-end

In a move expected to be approved this week, the Maryland Department of Transportation will pay the first installment in a $250 million settlement agreement.

By Jenn Goodman • UPDATED: Dec. 14, 2020 at 8:50 a.m.

Lawsuits against Skanska over Florida barge damage reach 25

The contractor told Construction Dive that it has been responsive to those who have been affected and that its insurers are in the process of reviewing claims.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 18, 2020

Biden unveils DOT transition team

Phillip Washington, CEO of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, will lead the president-elect's team of experts focused on the Department of Transportation.

By Jenn Goodman • Nov. 16, 2020

More than 20 construction projects grounded at San Francisco airport

After the $1 billion Terminal 3 West project was put on hold in April, the nation's seventh-largest airport said it will delay at least 20 more construction jobs, including work on the final phase of Harvey Milk Terminal 1.

By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 12, 2020

Virgin Hyperloop successfully tests human travel

The 107-mph test in Las Vegas represents a major step forward for the high-tech transit option, according to co-founder and CTO Josh Giegel.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 10, 2020

Skanska USA sued by local businesses for economic losses from Florida bridge shutdown

The law firm representing the five Pensacola, Florida-area businesses says it expects to file more lawsuits against the contractor.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 09, 2020

What's in store for contractors under a Biden presidency?

From infrastructure spending and union support to immigration, taxes and regulations, the construction industry will face a new set of challenges and opportunities under a Biden administration.

By Joe Bousquin , Kim Slowey • Nov. 07, 2020

Tutor Perini posts $1.4B Q3 revenue, highest in more than a decade

The COVID-19 pandemic has not significantly affected the company's operations, according to chairman and CEO Ron Tutor.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 05, 2020

Pursuing a better balance of risk for P3 projects

Public-private partnerships shouldn't be risk-free for contractors, just risk-appropriate, according to panelists at the Design-Build Institute of America's online conference.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 03, 2020