New coalition promotes public, private funding boost for US infrastructure

The group, which includes the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and North America's Building Trades Unions, aims to build on the growing momentum around the issue.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 21, 2017

This week in construction

We'll explore Chicago's surge in corporate popularity, transit hub revival, design services data and other construction news in the week ahead.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • Feb. 20, 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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NY-NJ Port Authority approves $32B infrastructure spending plan

Officials predict the program will result in a $56 billion economic boon for the area and create $20 billion in wages over the next 10 years.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 17, 2017

WA governor allocates $1M for high-speed rail study

Officials aim to explore the pros and cons of a bullet train connecting Portland, OR, Seattle and Vancouver.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 16, 2017

ARTBA: 56K bridges structurally deficient in 2016, down slightly from 2015

Experts predict it would cost approximately $700 billion to make all the necessary repairs and upgrades to the bridges included on the list.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 16, 2017

MN DOT uses drones to inspect bridges, cut costs

Government agencies and corporate entities are finding that the use of unmanned aerial vehicles can lower capital equipment expenses and reduce inspection-related traffic.

By Chris Wood • Feb. 15, 2017

New CO2-eating concrete takes less energy to produce

The process to make the material's production less energy intensive continues, specifically around aggregate production.

By Chris Wood • Feb. 15, 2017

How marine infrastructure tech found its sea legs with reality capture of USS Arizona

The preservation process of the historic battleship in Pearl Harbor has futurists with an eye on sea-level-threatened-infrastructure taking note.

By Chris Wood • Feb. 15, 2017

Trudeau, Trump push for speedy construction of Gordie Howe International Bridge

Canada has agreed to finance the entire cost of the $2.1 billion project, which would connect Detroit and Ontario, and be paid back later through tolls.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 15, 2017

NV begins planning highway upgrades in anticipation of new Raiders stadium

However, recent financing shifts for the proposed $2 billion football venue have put the project on shakier ground.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 15, 2017

Report reveals new cost, plans for Trump's Mexico border wall

The Department of Homeland Security estimated the cost of the project at $22 billion and noted that the administration has already begun working with contractors.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 13, 2017

This week in construction

From skilled-worker programs, to LEDs in residential construction, to the growing trend of grocery stores co-locating with apartments, here's a look at what's ahead.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • Feb. 13, 2017

San Francisco aims to boost alternative transportation with new development regulations

The city will require developers who want to include free parking with their projects to also provide features promoting car-sharing, biking and other transport options.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 13, 2017

BlackRock readies for $2.5B global infrastructure spend in 2017

The investment management firm said it won't commit to U.S. infrastructure until there are more details revealed for President Trump's $1 trillion plan.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 10, 2017

Digging up delays: How to handle unexpected archaeological finds on the job site

Construction crews often find themselves unearthing significant pieces — and people — of the past, but taking the proper steps can help keep a project on track.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 9, 2017

From vending machines to virtual reality: Inside the 21st-century job site trailer

Collaboration and automation tools are evolving the traditional field office into a centralized project management hub.

By Chris Wood • Feb. 8, 2017

Princeton researchers turn to bones and teeth to protect marble

Advancement of the hydroxyapatite coating technology could improve the density of marble structures without impacting color and surface reflectivity.

By Chris Wood • Feb. 8, 2017

Dodge Momentum Index inches up in January

The rate of commercial starts edged toward an eight-year high in January despite a slight decrease from December.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 8, 2017

TX bullet train developer drops lawsuits against landowners along proposed route

Texas Central Partners first took the legal action when it could not complete the necessary survey work for the 240-mile project.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 8, 2017

UPDATE: Trump revives Dakota Access pipeline

The president also signed an order directing agencies to streamline environmental and regulatory review processes for "high priority infrastructure projects."

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 7, 2017

NY transit agency narrows contractor field for $2B LIRR expansion

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced plans for a third track to the Long Island Railroad last year as part of his massive infrastructure program.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 7, 2017

This week in construction

We're exploring how homebuilders are hiring in a tight labor market, New York's design-build agenda and what to do if you find historical artifacts on a job site.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • Feb. 6, 2017

CA bullet train opponents file new legal challenge to block bond funding

The suit argues that changes to the project's scope of work violate the voter-approved bond measure that is footing the bill.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 6, 2017

Los Angeles Metro considering P3s to accelerate transit project schedules

City officials said they've received unsolicited public-private partnership proposals from several construction teams for two major projects.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 6, 2017

House committee begins to formulate strategy for tackling infrastructure needs

However, House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-WI, said any kind of infrastructure funding bill will have to wait until spring.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 3, 2017