Arup awarded $1.5M contract to study potential North South Rail Link in Boston

Supporters of the project say it would ease congestion and improve access to the growing business and innovation districts in South Boston.

By Kim Slowey • July 7, 2017

IL road construction shutdown leads to layoffs amid state budget impasse

The Illinois Department of Transportation estimated that approximately 20,000 workers would be affected by the shutdown.

By Kim Slowey • July 6, 2017

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Top 5 stories from Construction Dive

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

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FL crews break ground on $398M Pensacola Bay Bridge

Skanska USA said the project — which marks Northwest Florida's largest transportation initiative ever — will create at least 500 construction jobs.

By Kim Slowey • July 6, 2017

Q&A: Why construction's role in smart cities is key

We spoke with Elizabeth Heider, Skanska USA's chief sustainability officer, about why a long-term approach is crucial to resilient design.

By Emily Peiffer • July 5, 2017

Balfour Beatty: Construction sites will be human-free by 2050

As more technology hits the job site, its human operators will have to get smarter, too, adding a host of new abilities to crews' skill sets, according to the report.

By Hallie Busta • July 5, 2017

Congress could push work on Trump's infrastructure plan to 2018

Sen. John Thune, chairman of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, said other priorities are taking up the legislative schedule this year.

By Kim Slowey • July 5, 2017

USDOT leaves NY–NJ Gateway supervisory group

Federal officials said they want to maintain impartiality as the Department of Transportation administers funding for infrastructure projects nationwide.

By Kim Slowey • July 5, 2017

$5B LAX ground transportation plan hit with legal challenges

A parking lot operator near Los Angeles International Airport claims the environmental review for the project does not address key issues.

By Kim Slowey • July 5, 2017

What is a smart city? 8 industry leaders weigh in

Public and private sector leaders might not agree on the definition, but they can agree on the need to develop new solutions to tackle growing challenges.

By Emily Peiffer , Kristin Musulin • June 30, 2017

Bechtel wins $480M London City Airport contract

The five-year contract includes expanding the existing terminal, constructing a passenger pier, adding seven airplane parking areas and building a new taxiway.

By Kim Slowey • June 30, 2017

Trump reworks FASTLANE transportation grant program

The renamed Infrastructure for Rebuilding America program will prioritize rural infrastructure and projects that receive private or non-federal investment.

By Kim Slowey • June 30, 2017

Orange County, CA approves $627M loan for I-405 project

The loan for the Interstate 405 Improvement Project will be delivered through the federal Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act.

By Kim Slowey • June 30, 2017

What's driving the future of parking garage design?

As commuters increasingly turn to alternative modes of transportation, the traditional urban parking garage could see a major transformation.

By Kim Slowey • June 29, 2017

Feds to start construction on Mexico border wall prototypes this summer

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol selected unnamed finalists to build the prototypes in May but has not yet signed any contracts for the test project.

By Kim Slowey • June 29, 2017

$1.6B WA convention center start date pushed back as officials await design approval

The Metropolitan King County Council approved the $275 million sale of a Seattle bus station to accommodate the 4-acre expansion.

By Kim Slowey • June 29, 2017

Construction on $1.2B Denver I-70 expansion to begin in 2018

The largest transportation project in Colorado's history will see the demolition of a 53-year-old bridge and the re-routing of 2 miles of the interstate underground.

By Kim Slowey • June 29, 2017

Bots on the job: The past, present and future of robotic builders

From bricklaying arms to load-bearing exoskeletons, a host of high-tech helpers are headed for the job site.

By Jean Thilmany • June 28, 2017

TN DOT to use accelerated bridge construction in Nashville

Use of the expedited method will require closing the road completely during work but will keep the construction timeline well under one year.

By Hallie Busta • June 28, 2017

Construction contract awarded for MI autonomous vehicle test site

The American Center for Mobility project, near Detroit, had its property taxes waived for 15 years and has raised roughly half of the $110 million needed for completion.

By Hallie Busta • June 28, 2017

$48M Detroit asset sale to help fund $2B Gordie Howe bridge

Mayor Mike Duggan said the proceeds would be used for initiatives including resident relocation, job training and area health monitoring during construction. 

By Kim Slowey • June 27, 2017

TX lawmakers prevent state contributions to $12B high-speed rail project

During the last legislative session, lawmakers introduced more than 20 bills meant to derail Texas Central Partners' rail project but passed only two.

By Kim Slowey • June 27, 2017

4 construction stories that dominated the first half of 2017

From regulatory changes under Trump to a renewed focus on infrastructure spending, here's what has captured the industry's attention so far this year.

By Kim Slowey • June 27, 2017

Caterpillar leads funding round for financial analysis software

The equipment maker's venture captial arm led an $11 million Series A funding round for Alight, which serves the mortgage and mining industries.

By Joe Dyton • June 27, 2017

Jacobs Engineering wins 10-year PA traffic management contract

Services for the Schuylkill Expressway will include preliminary and system engineering, design, right-of-way acquisition and construction consultancy.

By Kim Slowey • June 27, 2017

AZ launches 5-year infrastructure construction program

Projects receiving funding include the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway P3, which is expected to be finished three years ahead of schedule.

By Kim Slowey • June 27, 2017