Feds move forward with $4B Baltimore Amtrak tunnel replacement

The Federal Railroad Administration identified three route options in its final environmental impact statement for the tunnel.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 5, 2016

ARTBA: Transportation construction to inch up 1.3% in 2017

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association said the modest gains will be driven by the private sector, as growth in the public sector is still uncertain.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 5, 2016

Chicago approves rail extension tax deal to help secure $1B in federal funds

City officials expedited approval of the new transit tax district in order to qualify for matching federal funds before President Obama leaves office.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 2, 2016

CA launches $6B, 40-year infrastructure program

The initial $700 million phase will establish the building blocks for the rest of the project, which includes carpool lanes, bridges and rail tracks.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 1, 2016

Why the definition of infrastructure should include public buildings

America's roads and bridges aren't the only projects in need of investment, according to a public opinion survey from the American Institute of Architects.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 1, 2016

A new twist in the labor shortage: Are infrastructure firms seeking more work than workers?

While the private sector has been plagued with skilled labor shortages, a lack of public works projects has left many contractors in that sector waiting by the phone.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 1, 2016

Schumer: Congress could pass $1 trillion infrastructure plan in Trump's first 100 days

However, the future U.S. Senate Democratic leader said the tax credits offered up in President-elect Donald Trump's initial plan are out of the question.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 1, 2016

The rise of telematics: How high-tech equipment tracking is taking over job sites

The standardization of machine data collection protocols makes centralized nodes key to tracking machinery on construction sites.

By Chris Wood • Nov. 30, 2016

Tesla, SolarCity power entire island in America Samoa with solar energy

The microgrid is intended to eliminate the island’s reliance on costly diesel generators.

By Chris Wood • Nov. 30, 2016

New Gramercy District renderings revealed as tech partner joins smart city team

More investors, technology developers and construction firms are entering the smart city arena.

By Chris Wood • Nov. 30, 2016

Los Angeles Metro pays Kiewit $300M in settlement of freeway construction controversy

The 10-mile project opened in 2014 with a price tag of $1.6 billion — 55% higher than the initial estimate.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 30, 2016

Trump selects Elaine Chao as transportation secretary

Chao, who previously served as labor secretary under George W. Bush, will likely play a key role in President-elect Donald Trump's $1 trillion infrastructure proposal.

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 29, 2016

Buy America provisions in Trump's infrastructure plan could disrupt US-Canada trade relations

President-elect Donald Trump's $1 trillion proposal references provisions that could prevent Canadian companies from providing materials for U.S. infrastructure.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 29, 2016

Agency calls for massive infrastructure spending to boost global economy

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development also warned that protectionist trade rules could harm global growth.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 29, 2016

Booming UT construction market drives Salt Lake City airport renovation costs up $350M

Strong building activity in the region has resulted in higher labor and material bids.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 29, 2016

5 things the next generation of construction leaders wants you to know

We've collected insights from our interviews with 10 young professionals over the last few weeks.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 28, 2016

Federal judge upholds new analysis that could jeopardize $5.6B MD Purple Line

The judge confirmed his August ruling requiring officials to reconsider the impact of the Washington Metro system's ridership and safety issues before construction can begin.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 28, 2016

University of Nebraska researchers develop shotcrete to shield against electromagnetic bursts

Magnetite, carbon and metal aggregate help this spray-applied concrete protect systems and networks from attack. 

By Chris Wood • Nov. 23, 2016

Drone-guided cyborg bugs to scout disaster zones

Search-and-rescue dogs give way to cockroaches as the cybernetic era begins. 

By Chris Wood • Nov. 23, 2016

Betting on big data: How construction firms are leveraging digitized job sites

AEC companies are navigating potential information overload and privacy concerns in their efforts to draw actionable business intelligence from job site data.

By Chris Wood • Nov. 23, 2016

LAX officials approve $1.3B for terminal wing construction

The project costs have increased by $355 million since initial projections due to a tunnel and baggage handling facilities.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 22, 2016

Feds propose high-speed rail regulations

The current Federal Railroad Administration currently safety rules only apply to trains traveling less than 150 miles per hour.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 22, 2016

MD announces $765M Potomac River bridge replacement

Maryland officials said the existing bridge is the source of traffic jams and delays.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 22, 2016

VA officials secure financing for $756M Chesapeake Bay Bridge tunnel

The state awarded the design-build contract to the Dragados USA-led Chesapeake Tunnel Joint Venture earlier this year.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 21, 2016

AGC: Only 23 states add construction jobs in October amid weak public sector demand

On the other hand, the private sector is struggling to find enough workers to keep up.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 21, 2016