$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

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

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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

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

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

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

Los Angeles Metro approves $1.4B Gold Line funding extension

Officials will seek the additional $249 million needed for the light-rail project, which will connect outlying suburbs to downtown, from the state's Cap and Trade account.

By Kim Slowey • June 26, 2017

New FAA bills call for more airport construction spending

Proposed House and Senate bills would increase Airport Improvement Program funding but leave the existing passenger facility charge as-is.

By Kim Slowey • June 26, 2017

VA officials approve $18.6B transportation spending program

The six-year program will begin on July 1 and fund roughly 3,600 projects, with more than 80% of the funds going toward highway construction.

By Kim Slowey • June 26, 2017

This week in construction

We're looking at the top industry news stories so far this year, the future of robotics in the field, how planners are making room for parking in today's cities and more.

By Hallie Busta • June 26, 2017

MD requests emergency ruling to restart Purple Line construction

State officials said there is a chance the $5.6 billion light-rail project could be shelved permanently if it doesn't win approval by Aug. 1.

By Kim Slowey • June 23, 2017

NY lawmakers set to pass 'Buy American' measure for iron, steel

The legislation — which would apply to projects like bridges, subways and state buildings — has the support of Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

By Kim Slowey • June 23, 2017

Developers break ground on MO's largest solar farm

The 72-acre project in Nixa will include 33,288 solar panels and will generate approximately 9% of the city's annual power requirements.

By Kim Slowey • June 23, 2017

GA kicks off $500M highway interchange project

Georgia transportation officials said the completed project will ease traffic congestion and improve safety for commuters. 

By Kim Slowey • June 22, 2017

May construction starts inch up as volatile recovery continues

Four major pipeline projects kept last month's overall construction starts out of negative territory, according to Dodge Data & Analytics.

By Kim Slowey • June 22, 2017

GE tests autonomous drones for equipment, facility inspections

The use of drones can significantly reduce inspection costs and provide more detailed images of areas that are too dangerous for people to access.

By Emily Peiffer • June 21, 2017

Reagan National Airport to kick off $1B revamp in July

The security checkpoint portion of the project, in Arlington, VA, should be finished in 2020, and the new $360 million concourse is scheduled for completion in 2021.

By Kim Slowey • June 21, 2017

IL budget standoff endangers road projects — again

State-funded roadwork almost ground to a halt last year as well, but the governor signed stopgap legislation that prevented it. 

By Kim Slowey • June 20, 2017

IN reaches agreement in highway P3 takeover

The project, which was originally touted as a way to save Indiana taxpayers money, is two years behind schedule.

By Kim Slowey • June 20, 2017

Google plans transit-oriented San Jose, CA campus

The tech company is eyeing real estate near the city's Diridon Station to help reduce workers' reliance on car commutes in the densely populated Silicon Valley.

By Joe Dyton • June 20, 2017