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

AECOM announces plan to hire 3K workers in the next 6 months

The company's hiring spree will support its infrastructure work amid renewed focus in the U.S. on bridge, highway and other transportation projects.

By Kim Slowey • May 18, 2017

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Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.

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Senate approves Jeffrey Rosen as DOT deputy secretary

Rosen will be second-in-command to Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao and is likely to play a key role in the administration's infrastructure initiatives.

By Kim Slowey • May 18, 2017

AGC partners with National Association of Manufacturers to launch infrastructure coalition

The contractors' group said that joining forces with NAM will help to highlight the widespread economic benefits of a large infrastructure program.

By Kim Slowey • May 18, 2017

ConstructConnect: Nonresidential starts fall 7.2% in April

The commercial and industrial sectors were hit the hardest, with project values plummeting 35.4% and 72% month-over-month, respectively.

By Kim Slowey • May 17, 2017

MBTA hires CH2M to manage $2B Green Line reboot

The contractor will receive $57 million to oversee construction on the second attempt at extending part of Boston's light-rail system.

By Kim Slowey • May 17, 2017

Feds choose unnamed finalists to build Mexico border wall prototypes

The estimated 20 project teams will construct wall models at a San Diego border crossing site.

By Kim Slowey • May 16, 2017

FL selects design for controversial $800M bridge in Miami

Critics say that officials did not give enough weight to local opinion in the selection process for the bridge project.

By Kim Slowey • May 16, 2017

MD governor requests legal order to compel judge to rule in Purple Line case

The project is at risk of losing a $900 million federal grant if the judge does not issue a final ruling on the $5.6 billion light-rail project soon.

By Kim Slowey • May 15, 2017

Saudi Arabia considers $40B investment in US infrastructure

Saudi officials have said that President Donald Trump's $1 trillion infrastructure plan is attractive, as it could be a low-risk investment with healthy returns.

By Kim Slowey • May 15, 2017

This week in construction

We're looking at the AIA Contract Documents update, Marriott's move to modular, social media marketing for construction pros, housing starts and more.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • May 15, 2017

MD approves nation's largest-scale offshore wind farms

The two projects, which could cost up to $2 billion total, highlight the burgeoning renewable energy sector within the construction industry.

By Kim Slowey • May 15, 2017

ME governor, treasurer reach deal to avoid summer construction shutdown

A dispute over the state bonding agent selection process threatened to sideline $600 million worth of infrastructure projects. 

By Kim Slowey • May 12, 2017

Atlanta's I-85 bridge replacement to open May 15, a month ahead of schedule

Contractor C.W. Matthews will be eligible for an early-completion bonus of $3.1 million, bringing the total contract cost to $16.6 million.

By Kim Slowey • May 11, 2017

Mayors of Miami, Miami-Dade clash over $800M bridge contract

Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez said the Florida Department of Transportation is not giving enough weight to design input from locals.

By Kim Slowey • May 11, 2017

Atlanta pledges to reach 100% renewable energy by 2035

The city is the largest in the Southeast to make a commitment to completely sustainable energy sources.

By Mary Tyler March • May 10, 2017

Seattle to build world's first light-rail track on floating bridge

A model of the project passed critical tests subjecting it to environmental conditions, proving it could respond to slight surface movement.

By Mary Tyler March • May 10, 2017

TX lawmakers reject the use of P3s for highway projects

The state House cited toll fatigue as the primary reason for denying the measure, which would have allowed Texas to use public-private partnerships on 18 projects.

By Kim Slowey • May 10, 2017

Hensel Phelps poised to win $280M Phoenix airport contract

The city is also soliciting bids for a construction consultant for infrastructure and mechanical systems upgrades to the airport's busiest terminal.

By Kim Slowey • May 10, 2017

Bonding dispute between ME governor, treasurer stalls infrastructure projects

Failure to reach an agreement could sideline $600 million in state transportation projects this year and put Maine's short summer construction season at risk.

By Kim Slowey • May 10, 2017

CA high-speed rail critics expected to appeal decision allowing $1.25B bond sale

Plaintiffs tried to stop the sale on the grounds that the funding would be used for a scope of work not included in the original, voter-approved $10 billion measure.

By Kim Slowey • May 9, 2017

NYC issues preliminary climate resiliency design guidelines

The guide aims to help city agencies, architects and engineers minimize the effects of climate change as they plan their construction projects. 

By Kim Slowey • May 9, 2017

US mayors launch task force to shape Trump's infrastructure plans

The group, led by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, will attempt to help align the administration's future proposal with the cities' priorities.

By Kim Slowey • May 9, 2017

Investors ramp up infrastructure focus in 2017

Infrastructure-related investment has reached $460 million so far this year amid optimism regarding Trump's potential program and the FAST Act already in place.

By Kim Slowey • May 9, 2017

This week in construction

We're looking at material prices, the impact of the lumber tariff, tech-hub construction, worker training and more.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • May 8, 2017