Legal challenges delay US–Mexico border wall prototypes

However, U.S. Customs and Border Protection could start construction of a 3-mile, funded portion of the wall in Texas as early as November.

By Kim Slowey • July 31, 2017

First span of new Tappan Zee Bridge slated for August opening

The second of the two, 3.1-mile spans will open next year, but toll increases are not expected until 2020.

By Kim Slowey • July 31, 2017

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This week in construction

We took a look at how to bring medical services on site, urban planning trends toward walkability, the state of Florida's aquifer system and the latest industry data.

By Hallie Busta , Mary Tyler March • July 31, 2017

Con-tech investors focus on field productivity

Funding for construction technology startups is on the rise, with most of those businesses focused on the job site, according to a new report from McKinsey.

By Mary Tyler March • July 31, 2017

House approves spending package with $1.6B for US–Mexico border wall

The bill now heads to the Senate, where it is likely to face resistance from Democrats who say they won't support using taxpayer dollars to fund the wall's construction.

By Kim Slowey • July 28, 2017

Has the GSA revived plans for civilian cybersecurity campus?

Nailing down the timing and funding for such a project in DC has been a challenge, and it's not the only federal project to face such hurdles.

By Hallie Busta • July 28, 2017

MA officials approve part one of lease deal for $600M Boston air-rights project

The Fenway Center's second phase will be the first project to be built over the Massachusetts Turnpike since 1983.

By Kim Slowey • July 28, 2017

Advocacy group sues Trump and federal groups over infrastructure panel

The nonprofit Food & Water Watch lawsuit says the panel, run by Trump's developer friends, is not operating in compliance with federal transparency laws.

By Kim Slowey • July 28, 2017

$646M St. Croix bridge connecting MN and WI to open in August

The four-lane bridge will be the largest road and bridge project to date in Minnesota and marks a major political and engineering milestone.

By Mary Tyler March • July 27, 2017

Life in the trenches: Why supervision and safety programs matter

Poor training, tight schedules and careless safety cultures are causing trench-related fatalities to climb.

By Kim Slowey • July 27, 2017

TBM Angeli finishes first tunnel for $1.7B Los Angeles rail project

Crews will now take apart the machine and ready it to begin boring a second tunnel for the rail extension project this fall.

By Kim Slowey • July 27, 2017

AZ developers plan $1.1B motorsports complex

The facility's two racetracks could also become testing ground for electric cars and connected and autonomous vehicle technology.

By Kim Slowey • July 27, 2017

Senate panel fights Trump on transportation cuts

Lawmakers didn't just ignore the president's request to reduce transportation funding — they voted to increase it.

By Kim Slowey • July 27, 2017

SD tests advance warning tech along I-29 during road work

Construction companies and government agencies are turning to new tech, standby gear and even alternative construction methods to keep workers safe.

By Hallie Busta • July 26, 2017

How US infrastructure needs stack up globally

The world will fail to meet its collective infrastructure needs if countries don't increase spending. Right now, the U.S. has the biggest shortfall.

By Kim Slowey • July 26, 2017

MI opens proposed $11B transportation program for comments

The majority of the five-year spend will be for highway repairs and new road construction as the state sees a $3 billion funding gap for road and bridge work.

By Kim Slowey • July 26, 2017

WV stops some work on $4.2B Rover pipeline

The state's Department of Environmental Protection is not the first agency to cite the Pennsylvania-to-Canada line for possible environmental violations.

By Kim Slowey • July 26, 2017

The brave new world of construction recruiting

Inspiring young adults to pursue a career in construction is one of the biggest battles the industry faces. Here's how companies are finding new workers today.

By Debbie Reslock • July 26, 2017

UPDATE: DOL publishes RFI on FLSA overtime rule

Could the Labor Department's request for information on the overtime rule mean a major pro-business shift?

By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 25, 2017

CA Gov. Brown OKs $17B Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta tunnel

By directing water from the Sacramento River into two, 35-mile tunnels, water will flow more readily into the southern part of the state.

By Kim Slowey • July 25, 2017

NY Gov. Cuomo announces details of $5.6B rail initiative

The Long Island Rail Road upgrade includes 100 transportation-related capital projects, some of which have been in the works for 70 years.

By Kim Slowey • July 25, 2017

Offsite construction — what you need to know

We're digging in to offsite, including projects and companies using the method, trends shaping the space and important definitions.

By Hallie Busta , Mary Tyler March • July 24, 2017

WA lawmakers fail to reach deal on $4B construction budget

In its third overtime session, the legislature could not agree on water-rights rules — a piece that made the proposed capital budget a nonstarter for Republicans.

By Kim Slowey • July 24, 2017

This week in construction

We dug into trench safety, secure design for learning spaces, the role of apprenticeships in today's labor market and more.

By Hallie Busta , Mary Tyler March • July 24, 2017

NY–NJ Port Authority green lights $4B Delta LaGuardia terminal

The carrier's project will cost about as much as the central terminal replacement currently underway at the New York City airport.

By Kim Slowey • July 24, 2017