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Deep Dive
This week in construction
We'll take a look at resilient design, right-to-work legislation and home prices, in addition to reporting from ConExpo and the AGC Convention.
By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • March 6, 2017 -
CA bullet train ready for track, faces $300M in additional contractor change orders
Tutor Perini and Dragados-Flatiron said delays and project mismanagement have driven up their costs.
By Kim Slowey • March 6, 2017 -
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WA convention center reaches $161M deal to buy Seattle bus station
The $1.6 billion, 8-acre expansion of the Washington State Convention Center will take over the space.
By Kim Slowey • March 3, 2017 -
Report: Las Vegas–CA bullet train would generate $1B in annual revenue by 2035
The plan for a high-speed rail line connecting the two regions stalled last year when XpressWest pulled out of a partnership with Chinese investors.
By Kim Slowey • March 3, 2017 -
NJ governor proposes $400M spending boost for state infrastructure
Gov. Chris Christie did not include details on where the money would come from or which projects would be included in the initiative.
By Kim Slowey • March 3, 2017 -
Construction industry groups ramp up infrastructure lobbying efforts
A jam-packed Trump agenda has industry players concerned that his $1 trillion infrastructure initiative will get lost in the shuffle.
By Kim Slowey • March 2, 2017 -
ConstructConnect: January nonresidential starts slump 9%
The monthly decline was the result of severe winter weather, but it still fell in line with the typical December-to-January dip.
By Kim Slowey • March 2, 2017 -
Gilbane gears up to deliver TOD along DC Metro rail system
The transit-oriented project will connect residents with Washington, DC's public transportation network while offering more housing options in the northeast suburb.
By Sean Barry • March 2, 2017 -
Deep Dive
More than a pipe dream: Inside the complex process of pipeline construction
Companies in the highly regulated sector face challenges beyond environmental concerns, as a lack of skilled labor threatens to impact future projects.
By Kim Slowey • March 2, 2017 -
VA taps P3 project structure for $460M highway
Virginia officials hope Transurban's participation will expedite the project, which aims to ease traffic congestion in the DC commuting area.
By Kim Slowey • March 2, 2017 -
A virtual 3-D model of Singapore shows one future for data-driven cities
Data on transit, public health, weather, buildings and more are coming together to offer a real-time view of the city-state in action.
By Chris Wood • March 1, 2017 -
Construction spending falls for second-straight month
The public sector's 9% drop weighed down overall spending figures in January, as residential saw 0.5% growth and nonresidential was unchanged.
By Mary Tyler March • March 1, 2017 -
Mexico border wall construction draws interest of nearly 200 companies
Only a few days have passed since U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced it would start taking bids for the project later this month.
By Kim Slowey • March 1, 2017 -
Miami Worldcenter issues private bonds to fund $74M in infrastructure upgrades
When construction is complete in late 2018, the $1.7 billion complex will include retail space, an apartment building, a hotel and a high-rise condominium.
By Kim Slowey • March 1, 2017 -
Trump's address to Congress highlights infrastructure — but offers few details
Although the president didn't lay out a timeline for the $1 trillion program, the construction industry continues to be optimistic about a coming boom in business.
By Emily Peiffer • March 1, 2017 -
Trump's Waters of the US executive order kick-starts review, revision process
The action urges the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers to repeal or revise the legislation, which clarifies what smaller waterways and wetlands feed larger bodies of water and thus should be protected.
By Hallie Busta • Feb. 28, 2017 -
LAX breaks ground on $1.6B concourse
The new Midfield Satellite Concourse, expected to open in 2019, is part of a larger overhaul of the Los Angeles International Airport.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 28, 2017 -
TX lawmakers move to block high-speed rail project
At the heart of Republican opposition is concern regarding Texas Central Partners' ability to acquire land through eminent domain.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
This week in construction
We're digging into the mechanics of pipeline construction, the impact of the Trump administration's immigration plan and the last of this month's construction data.
By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • Feb. 27, 2017 -
US officials to issue first Mexico border wall contracts in April
Construction companies have less than a week to turn in their initial concept designs for the project, despite the lack of details for its cost, location and funding.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 27, 2017 -
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NAHB: Townhouse construction continues to rise across US
Builders are responding to demand among price-sensitive first-time buyers by putting up properties with smaller footprints in walkable communities.
By Sean Barry • Feb. 24, 2017 -
Trump could delay $1 trillion infrastructure plan until 2018
As news of the potential postponement spread, construction-related stocks that saw a post-election boost started to fall.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Full steam ahead: Why transit hub development is seeing a resurgence
This wave of construction across the U.S. aims to spur growth in surrounding communities and convert stations into destinations themselves.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 23, 2017 -
Governors Island Trust sues Turner, subcontractor for $5M over shoddy work claims
Island officials maintain that Ocean Coastal Consultants Engineering cost them hundreds of thousands of dollars in repairs.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 23, 2017 -
DC DOT launches traffic and transportation data website
A new congestion analytics platform could help prioritize road and infrastructure investment in the nation's capital.
By Chris Wood • Feb. 22, 2017
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