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MN governor signs $988M infrastructure bill
The bonding measure also addresses the state's contentious $1.86 billion light-rail project and pins the responsibility of operating costs on local agencies.
By Kim Slowey • June 1, 2017 -
Trump's deregulation order stalls federal high-speed rail rules
Industry experts say a set of uniform safety requirements will streamline the bureaucratic approvals that are necessary for high-speed rail projects.
By Kim Slowey • June 1, 2017 -
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Rising global temperatures require new building strategies
A new paper calls on engineers to continue to press for resilient building design that considers both current and future climate conditions.
By Hallie Busta • May 31, 2017 -
Tampa, FL airport preps for second phase of $2.3B revamp
The $543 million phase of the master plan will include the 17-acre "Gateway," a commercial project featuring two hotels, an office building and retail space.
By Kim Slowey • May 31, 2017 -
CA approves $600M in bond money for $2B Caltrain electrification project
The Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project has sparked controversy due to its overlap with the state's contentious high-speed rail currently under construction.
By Kim Slowey • May 31, 2017 -
MD appeals judge's order requiring additional review of $5.6B Purple Line
The judge dismissed challenges regarding migratory birds and endangered species but maintained that rail officials must still re-examine ridership numbers.
By Kim Slowey • May 31, 2017 -
Miami officials consider marina redevelopment
One of the three submitted bids has been disclosed. Biscayne Marine Partners said it would spend roughly $113 million on the public project.
By Kim Slowey • May 30, 2017 -
Deep Dive
This week in construction
We're talking about a new builder-backed trade training program, the feasibility of Trump's infrastructure proposal and designing buildings for the birds.
By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • May 29, 2017 -
Study: Mandatory PLAs have increased OH school construction costs by 13%
Opponents of mandated project labor agreements, including the ABC, point to the study as an argument for their side in the contentious issue.
By Kim Slowey • May 26, 2017 -
AGC: Majority of contractors say risk of vehicle crashes in work zones is on the rise
In a recent study, 44% of highway contractors reported a vehicle crash in their work site over the last year, with 11% of those incidents resulting in a worker's death.
By Kim Slowey • May 26, 2017 -
Chicago selects developer for $1B Union Station overhaul
Riverside Investment & Development expects to kick off the six-year, multiphase project in mid-2018.
By Kim Slowey • May 26, 2017 -
FL officials approve $437M expansion of Port Everglades
A joint venture between Moss & Associates and Kiewit Infrastructure South Co. will serve as general contractor for the massive project.
By Kim Slowey • May 25, 2017 -
DOD requests $300M for NC military construction projects in 2018
North Carolina has the fifth-largest military construction budget of any U.S. state or territory for the next fiscal year.
By Kim Slowey • May 25, 2017 -
FHWA delays enforcement of highway greenhouse gas emissions rule
Opponents of the Obama-era regulation, including the AGC, said it extended beyond the authority established in previous infrastructure funding bills.
By Emily Peiffer • May 24, 2017 -
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Study: BIM use picking up steam for infrastructure projects
The technology's growing prevalence among horizontal construction companies follows BIM's rise to become a dominating force in vertical building.
By Emily Peiffer • May 24, 2017 -
FTA approves $647M Caltrain electrification grant
State GOP lawmakers lobbied to block funding for the rail electrification project because of its connection with the controversial high-speed rail.
By Kim Slowey • May 24, 2017 -
CA allocates $328M to fund 88 transportation projects
California officials said more initiatives like this are on the horizon as a result of the governor's recently passed $52 billion infrastructure program.
By Kim Slowey • May 24, 2017 -
Trump's 2018 budget calls for $200B in direct spending to spur $1T infrastructure investment
The plan also aims to lift the cap on private activity bonds, allow states to increase tolling, cut regulations and streamline environmental review processes.
By Kim Slowey • May 24, 2017 -
UT uses $1B funding authorization to launch multiple infrastructure projects
The boon for the Utah Transportation Commission will allow the projects to be completed on a much faster schedule than previously.
By Kim Slowey • May 23, 2017 -
Judge deals MD Purple Line another setback with order for additional review
The decision jeopardizes the $5.6 billion public-private partnership and puts a $900 million federal grant even further out of reach.
By Kim Slowey • May 23, 2017 -
21 states add construction jobs in April as labor shortage persists
The AGC continues to call upon U.S. lawmakers to pass legislation that funds career and technical education programs.
By Kim Slowey • May 23, 2017 -
Dodge Data: Construction starts tumble 13% in April
A drop-off in large nonbuilding projects drove the downturn in overall starts.
By Kim Slowey • May 22, 2017 -
Deep Dive
This week in construction
We're looking at Colorado condo defects legislation, home sales reports, AIA billings, contractor license requirements and roofing oversight laws.
By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • May 22, 2017 -
Ontario officials plan $21B Toronto–Windsor high-speed rail
The proposal calls for the multiphase project to be funded through Canada's new infrastructure bank, as well as through private investors.
By Kim Slowey • May 22, 2017 -
Senators, House Democrats release separate infrastructure bills
The two measures come amid a lack of action from President Donald Trump regarding his $1 trillion proposal.
By Kim Slowey • May 19, 2017
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