This week in construction

We're exploring warehouse and factory construction, the impact of new development on old neighborhoods, charging clients for estimates and the latest industry data.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • June 19, 2017

NY cements $1.6B Moynihan Train Hall deal with Skanska, Related, Vornado

The joint venture will contribute $630 million in exchange for operating rights, and it will perform the renovation under a $1.26 billion design–​build contract.

By Kim Slowey • June 19, 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.

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3 ways to boost the circular economy in NYC's construction industry

A recent event convened recyclers, architects and contractors to strategize new ideas for an often overlooked sector.

By Cole Rosengren • June 16, 2017

Trudeau commits $1.28B to Montreal light-rail project

The Caisse de depot, Quebec's pension fund manager, has promised $3 billion toward the project, and Quebec will contribute more than $1 billion.

By Kim Slowey • June 16, 2017

Why some P3s go bad — and how to avoid a project failure

Public-private partnerships are still a somewhat new delivery method in the U.S., and public and private entities are figuring out how to execute them effectively.

By Kim Slowey • June 15, 2017

$2.4B Newark, NJ airport terminal revamp kicks off

Newark ​Liberty joins the list of airports that are renovating their facilities or building new ones to accommodate more passengers and upgrade services.

By Kim Slowey • June 15, 2017

RI issues RFI for connected, autonomous vehicle tech

The Ocean State joins a growing group of states that are exploring smart highways and making other improvements to ready their roads for driverless cars.

By Mary Tyler March • June 14, 2017

Lawmakers call for Highway Trust Fund fix as part of tax code overhaul

Legislators have suggested different financing schemes, including raising the gas tax, which currently funds the HTF but hasn’t increased in more than 20 years.

By Kim Slowey • June 14, 2017

Construction team to deliver AZ's first P3 highway 3 years early

Connect 202 Partners, including Fluor, Granite, Ames and WSP, restructured the 22-mile project so that the last section could be built all at once.

By Kim Slowey • June 13, 2017

Fortune 500 features 7 engineering, construction companies

Fluor once again came out on top within the sector at No. 149 overall — six spots higher than in the previous year's ranking.

By Kim Slowey • June 12, 2017

This week in construction

We're looking at how to juggle multiple projects at once, what happens when P3s fail, a new risk management software for the job site and more.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • June 12, 2017

Trump reveals new infrastructure plan details

The president aims to streamline the regulatory and permitting processes, as well as boost apprenticeships and workforce training.

By Kim Slowey • June 12, 2017

Trump's infrastructure plan to include prevailing wage requirements

Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao said the inclusion of Davis-Bacon mandates is necessary to draw in support from Democrats for the $1 trillion plan.

By Kim Slowey • June 9, 2017

Skanska USA completes $119M FL bridge

In addition to the 2.5-mile bridge, the company also worked on a 400-foot fishing pier, boat ramps, docks, a public park and associated roadwork.

By Kim Slowey • June 9, 2017

A new device to spot potholes could help cities fix them faster

Technology is a critical part of improving America’s deteriorating infrastructure, but uptake will be driven by funding — a topic currently in the spotlight.

By Hallie Busta • June 7, 2017

IN officials aim to take over troubled P3 interstate project

Construction delays have led to a Fitch Ratings downgrade of the original bonds sold to finance the Interstate 69 project.

By Kim Slowey • June 7, 2017

Denver airport, Ferrovial near deal for $1B P3 contract

If Denver officials approve the contract for the terminal revamp, it will be the biggest public-private partnership in the city's history.

By Kim Slowey • June 6, 2017

NYC officials urge NY lawmakers to approve expanded use of design–build

Lawmakers must vote on the measure, which would permit the use of the delivery method for eight city projects, before the legislative session ends this month.

By Kim Slowey • June 6, 2017

Hudson River tunnel project officials explore private sector options

The Amtrak initiative could be completed as a public-private partnership, and project officials say private companies have already expressed interest.

By Kim Slowey • June 5, 2017

This week in construction

We're digging into prison construction, office and lighting design trends, the state of multigenerational housing and what economic indicators matter most.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • June 5, 2017

USDOT announces $528M in airport improvement grants

The funding will be allocated across 584 airports for infrastructure improvements like runway repairs, lighting, fencing and marking.

By Kim Slowey • June 5, 2017

Deere to acquire German road equipment manufacturer for $5B

The purchase of Wirtgen Group will allow the equipment giant to expand its global presence in the infrastructure sector.

By Kim Slowey • June 2, 2017

PA launches $550M Philadelphia infrastructure program

The initiative includes paving approximately 235 miles of highway and repairing or replacing 35 bridges in the region.

By Kim Slowey • June 2, 2017

UPDATE: Kansas City, MO accepting bids for new airport terminal

The announcement came after the city received two unsolicited proposals for the $1 billion project, first from Burns & McDonnell and then from AECOM.

By Emily Peiffer , Kim Slowey • June 1, 2017

How Trump's 2018 budget could help — and harm — the construction industry

The administration offered some long-awaited details of its infrastructure plans, but questions remain around specifics of the massive undertaking.

By Kim Slowey • June 1, 2017