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

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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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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

This week in construction

We're bringing you stories about key housing reports, the role of mentoring and more.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • Nov. 21, 2016

Orlando airport gets green light for $1.8B terminal expansion

PCL Construction will build the first phase of the new terminal, which will increase the airport's annual passenger capacity to 55 million.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 18, 2016

Getting off the ground: How drones can improve project design and operations

In a guest article, Steve Santovasi of consulting firm Burns & McDonnell explores how unmanned aircraft systems can improve safety, efficiency and data collection. 

By Steve Santovasi • Nov. 18, 2016

5 charts that explain the post-election construction economy

Three economists share their thoughts on the industry as it awaits more details on the new presidential administration's policies and their impact on construction.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 18, 2016

Trump team considering infrastructure bank in shift from previous position

Advisers to the president-elect haven't said whether the infrastructure bank would be in addition to his $1 trillion infrastructure plan or replace part of it.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 17, 2016

Amtrak narrows developer field for Baltimore Penn Station revamp

The project is part of a push by Amtrak to take advantage of the land it owns around railroad stations.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 17, 2016

Eye in the sky: 5 commercial drone trends for construction

Small UAV technology is enhancing job site productivity by integrating with BIM, CAD and more to improve observational data.

By Chris Wood • Nov. 16, 2016