How transformative philosophies are driving a surge in adaptive reuse projects

Developers across the U.S. are finding new ways to turn abandoned and outdated structures into integral community spaces.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 15, 2016

Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the second time in a decade

The Fed raised benchmark interest rates Wednesday in a widely anticipated move.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 14, 2016

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Arup-led team provides long-range climate forecasts to building owners, designers

Customized, long-term data can help designers model building performance with considerations of future climate conditions.

By Chris Wood • Dec. 14, 2016

Officials: Hudson River tunnel project on solid ground

New York and New Jersey officials said the tunnel, as well as other Gateway initiative projects, would not be bogged down by politics.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 14, 2016

NY governor: $4B Tappan Zee Bridge on budget, on schedule for 2018 opening

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the old bridge, along with other aging infrastructure assets in the region, represented "20 years of failure."

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 14, 2016

Qatar plans to invest $10B in US infrastructure

The potential investment adds weight to President-elect Donald Trump's plan to fund projects with private money.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 14, 2016

Private firm's proposed $4B MN high-speed rail faces criticism

High-speed rail systems, which are an integral part of the global transportation framework, have struggled to catch on in the U.S.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 14, 2016

McConnell urges Trump, Congress to avoid 'trillion-dollar stimulus' infrastructure plan

Although the president-elect's current proposal centers around private investment, some Republicans are concerned about higher debt resulting from federal funding.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 13, 2016

NY, NJ Port Authority delays vote on $31B infrastructure program

Officials said they need more time to reach an agreement on the cost of the transportation spending plan as well as on the viability of some projects.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 12, 2016

Congress to delay $2.4B FAST Act infrastructure spending boost

The House's continuing resolution would fund the federal government through April but leaves out the planned spending increase for transportation projects.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 9, 2016

Beleaguered $2.3B Boston Green Line completion pushed back to 2021

After firing the original contractors amid cost overruns and delays, transportation officials expect to choose a new construction team by late 2017.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 9, 2016

Tishman to pilot TradeTapp's risk management platform

Data analytics give insight into subcontractor performance amid continued labor shortages.

By Chris Wood • Dec. 7, 2016

World mayors say $375B in green infrastructure needed in the next 4 years

Addressing resiliency among existing buildings is key to reaching sustainability goals.

By Chris Wood • Dec. 7, 2016

OH DOT turns US Interstate 33 stretch into a smart highway

The 35-mile corridor will be used to test self-driving vehicles and other smart transit technology.

By Chris Wood • Dec. 7, 2016

Controversial $1.86B MN light rail set to begin construction within months

The project was the subject of a financing battle that ended with local governments covering a funding gap themselves.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 7, 2016

Could Canada's infrastructure bank model work in the US?

The Caisse, Canada’s second-largest public pension fund, said the U.S. needs to boost its infrastructure game if it wants to compete for global investors.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 7, 2016

HI rail project costs climb to $9.5B — $3B over initial estimates

Officials chalk up the latest increase to the interest costs omitted from previous estimates.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 6, 2016

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