MD governor requests legal order to compel judge to rule in Purple Line case

The project is at risk of losing a $900 million federal grant if the judge does not issue a final ruling on the $5.6 billion light-rail project soon.

By Kim Slowey • May 15, 2017

ME governor, treasurer reach deal to avoid summer construction shutdown

A dispute over the state bonding agent selection process threatened to sideline $600 million worth of infrastructure projects. 

By Kim Slowey • May 12, 2017

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

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Mayors of Miami, Miami-Dade clash over $800M bridge contract

Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez said the Florida Department of Transportation is not giving enough weight to design input from locals.

By Kim Slowey • May 11, 2017

Atlanta's I-85 bridge replacement to open May 15, a month ahead of schedule

Contractor C.W. Matthews will be eligible for an early-completion bonus of $3.1 million, bringing the total contract cost to $16.6 million.

By Kim Slowey • May 11, 2017

Atlanta pledges to reach 100% renewable energy by 2035

The city is the largest in the Southeast to make a commitment to completely sustainable energy sources.

By Mary Tyler March • May 10, 2017

Seattle to build world's first light-rail track on floating bridge

A model of the project passed critical tests subjecting it to environmental conditions, proving it could respond to slight surface movement.

By Mary Tyler March • May 10, 2017

TX lawmakers reject the use of P3s for highway projects

The state House cited toll fatigue as the primary reason for denying the measure, which would have allowed Texas to use public-private partnerships on 18 projects.

By Kim Slowey • May 10, 2017

Bonding dispute between ME governor, treasurer stalls infrastructure projects

Failure to reach an agreement could sideline $600 million in state transportation projects this year and put Maine's short summer construction season at risk.

By Kim Slowey • May 10, 2017

Hensel Phelps poised to win $280M Phoenix airport contract

The city is also soliciting bids for a construction consultant for infrastructure and mechanical systems upgrades to the airport's busiest terminal.

By Kim Slowey • May 10, 2017

NYC issues preliminary climate resiliency design guidelines

The guide aims to help city agencies, architects and engineers minimize the effects of climate change as they plan their construction projects. 

By Kim Slowey • May 9, 2017

US mayors launch task force to shape Trump's infrastructure plans

The group, led by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, will attempt to help align the administration's future proposal with the cities' priorities.

By Kim Slowey • May 9, 2017

CA high-speed rail critics expected to appeal decision allowing $1.25B bond sale

Plaintiffs tried to stop the sale on the grounds that the funding would be used for a scope of work not included in the original, voter-approved $10 billion measure.

By Kim Slowey • May 9, 2017

Investors ramp up infrastructure focus in 2017

Infrastructure-related investment has reached $460 million so far this year amid optimism regarding Trump's potential program and the FAST Act already in place.

By Kim Slowey • May 9, 2017

This week in construction

We're looking at material prices, the impact of the lumber tariff, tech-hub construction, worker training and more.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • May 8, 2017

Construction team for $5.6B MD Purple Line standing by project amid legal uncertainy

The joint venture of Fluor, Meridiam and Star America said it is committed to the light-rail project as it awaits a federal judge's final ruling.

By Kim Slowey • May 5, 2017

TX awards $625M Dallas highway contract to Balfour Beatty–Fluor JV

The project is part of the TxDOT's Clear Lanes initiative, which targets the most congested roadways in Texas. 

By Kim Slowey • May 5, 2017

The federal work 'trade-off': What contractors need to know about the public sector

Differences in laws, regulations and overall processes can make the public sector seem like a whole new ballgame for private companies. 

By Kim Slowey • May 4, 2017

OK suspends transportation projects amid budget concerns

The state is dealing with an $878 million funding gap and could slash the Oklahoma Department of Transportation's budget by $251 million. 

By Kim Slowey • May 4, 2017

Bayonne Bridge elevation project to finish 6 months ahead of revised schedule

The entire $1.6 billion overhaul of the bridge, which connects Staten Island and New Jersey, is still two years behind initial estimates.

By Kim Slowey • May 4, 2017

Mission to modernize: A tour through the Kennedy Space Center's construction initiatives

We got an inside look at the major construction projects underway at the NASA facility, which the agency hopes will make its Journey to Mars a reality.

By Emily Peiffer • May 3, 2017

Tutor Perini scores 4 new civil contracts worth $774M total

The projects include a bridge connecting Iowa and Illinois, a storage yard and bridge renovation in New York, and highway renovations in Maryland.

By Kim Slowey • May 3, 2017

Work on $2B Gordie Howe International Bridge to start in fall

The Windsor-Detroit Bridge agency is reportedly weeks away from choosing a private partner and is aiming for a September construction start.

By Kim Slowey • Updated June 28, 2018

The winners and losers of the Congressional budget deal

Transportation programs came out on top in the 2017 funding measure, while the Mexico border wall and new FBI headquarters weren't as successful.

By Kim Slowey • May 2, 2017

This week in construction

We're looking at job-site safety, housing design trends, amusement features in mixed-use projects, construction spending and employment reports, and more.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • May 1, 2017

NY–NJ Port Authority to consider renovating existing bus terminal

If officials decide to use the existing site rather than build new at another location, the environmental review will take up to two years.

By Kim Slowey • May 1, 2017