This week in construction

We're exploring what's behind the growing demand for office construction, the rise in wellness-minded design and new and existing home sales reports.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • Jan. 23, 2017

Paul Ryan emphasizes private spending component of Trump's infrastructure plan

The speaker of the House said public-private partnerships would play a key role in overhauling the nation's aging infrastructure.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 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.

By Construction Dive staff

CA contractor and foreman charged in worker fatality, face up to $2.5M in fines

​This case is another example of the growing trend of prosecutors aiming to hold construction companies criminally responsible for job site deaths.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 20, 2017

Skanska-led I-4 Ultimate project earns Envision Platinum status

The $2.3 billion undertaking was recognized for its commitment to sustainability and its positive impact on environmental, social and economic fronts.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 20, 2017

Real estate execs eye infrastructure investments amid high hopes for Trump

The renewed enthusiasm for infrastructure assets is largely due to the president-elect's $1 trillion proposal, according to an Altus Group survey.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 19, 2017

Outgoing DOT secretary: Private investment not enough to solve infrastructure problems

Anthony Foxx said public-private partnerships would be beneficial, but direct federal spending is necessary to ensure any plan's success.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 19, 2017

Why energy costs trump codes as contractors' moving target for efficiency

With the adoption of updated energy codes often lagging their approval by many years, AEC pros are eyeing other metrics for sustainable construction and operations.

By Chris Wood • Jan. 18, 2017

MI considering creation of statewide council to track infrastructure data

The proposed measure would establish an asset management system for directing financing for necessary infrastructure repairs.

By Chris Wood • Jan. 18, 2017

FL transportation officials testing polymer, composite tech on new bridge

Spans for the Halls River Bridge will be constructed using hollow plastic forms reinforced with glass and steel fibers and filled with concrete.  

By Chris Wood • Jan. 18, 2017

Trump taps NY developers to oversee infrastructure council

Richard LeFrak and Steve Roth will lead a group of infrastructure experts chosen by the president-elect to execute his $1 trillion plan.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 18, 2017

CA bullet train officials deny reports of potential $3.6B cost overrun

Rail authority officials said a Los Angeles Times story reporting massive cost increases for the project was inaccurate and based on hypotheticals.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 17, 2017

This week in construction

We're taking a look at project labor agreements, employee benefits, plus a handful of construction market reports.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • Jan. 16, 2017

NY, NJ Port Authority agrees to $400K settlement after SEC investigation into bond sales

The Securities and Exchange Commission said the authority overstepped its legal power in selling $2.3 billion in bonds for several projects.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 12, 2017

Israeli startup testing road technology that can charge vehicles

A public bus line in Tel Aviv will serve as a test for ElectRoad’s sub-surface electromagnetic power system.

By Chris Wood • Jan. 11, 2017

DOT grant to help ND researchers develop safer roads and bridges

The North Dakota State University-led team also plans to explore new materials for bridge construction and the use of sensors to monitor bridge deterioration.

By Chris Wood • Jan. 11, 2017

MD moves to e-bidding for transportation projects

The shift to paperless bidding is estimated to save the state and contractors a total of $800,000 each year.

By Chris Wood • Jan. 11, 2017

Mapping a building's memory: How laser scanning can aid complex renovations

The global market for laser scanners is expected to eclipse $2.5 billion in the next six years as use cases proliferate and costs decline.

By Chris Wood • Jan. 11, 2017

AGC: 73% of construction firms plan to expand workforce in 2017

However, the percentage of survey respondents who believe the labor shortage will worsen in the coming year has climbed to 76%.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 11, 2017

Chicago Red Line awarded $1B in federal funding

City officials fast-tracked their approval for rail financing in December in order to secure the federal grant before President Barack Obama leaves office.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 10, 2017

Treasury Dept. report highlights potential economic benefits of US infrastructure projects

The analysis found that financing was the most common hurdle facing major projects in the country.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 9, 2017

Construction loses 3K jobs in December as building demand outpaces worker supply

The dip in employment combined with strong spending numbers signals that companies are struggling to find workers to staff their new projects.

By Emily Peiffer • Jan. 6, 2017

Los Angeles Purple Line scores $1.6B in federal funds

Officials hope the new rail line will increase the city's chances of winning the opportunity to host the 2024 Olympic Games.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 6, 2017

MN governor pushing for $1.5B infrastructure measure

Gov. Mark Dayton said the state should take advantage of its high credit rating and move forward with a large bond deal to fund a variety of projects.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 5, 2017

NY governor announces $10B JFK Airport redevelopment

Officials said the project could be carried out under a public-private partnership structure similar to that of the $4 billion LaGuardia overhaul currently underway.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 5, 2017

Subcontractors sound off: 5 ways to improve job site tech adoption

These factors determine whether construction technologies will hit the mark or hit the road in 2017.

By Chris Wood • Jan. 4, 2017