Construction team for $5.6B MD Purple Line standing by project amid legal uncertainy

The joint venture of Fluor, Meridiam and Star America said it is committed to the light-rail project as it awaits a federal judge's final ruling.

By Kim Slowey • May 5, 2017

TX awards $625M Dallas highway contract to Balfour Beatty–Fluor JV

The project is part of the TxDOT's Clear Lanes initiative, which targets the most congested roadways in Texas. 

By Kim Slowey • May 5, 2017

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

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The federal work 'trade-off': What contractors need to know about the public sector

Differences in laws, regulations and overall processes can make the public sector seem like a whole new ballgame for private companies. 

By Kim Slowey • May 4, 2017

Bayonne Bridge elevation project to finish 6 months ahead of revised schedule

The entire $1.6 billion overhaul of the bridge, which connects Staten Island and New Jersey, is still two years behind initial estimates.

By Kim Slowey • May 4, 2017

OK suspends transportation projects amid budget concerns

The state is dealing with an $878 million funding gap and could slash the Oklahoma Department of Transportation's budget by $251 million. 

By Kim Slowey • May 4, 2017

Mission to modernize: A tour through the Kennedy Space Center's construction initiatives

We got an inside look at the major construction projects underway at the NASA facility, which the agency hopes will make its Journey to Mars a reality.

By Emily Peiffer • May 3, 2017

Tutor Perini scores 4 new civil contracts worth $774M total

The projects include a bridge connecting Iowa and Illinois, a storage yard and bridge renovation in New York, and highway renovations in Maryland.

By Kim Slowey • May 3, 2017

The winners and losers of the Congressional budget deal

Transportation programs came out on top in the 2017 funding measure, while the Mexico border wall and new FBI headquarters weren't as successful.

By Kim Slowey • May 2, 2017

Work on $2B Gordie Howe International Bridge to start in fall

The Windsor-Detroit Bridge agency is reportedly weeks away from choosing a private partner and is aiming for a September construction start.

By Kim Slowey • Updated June 28, 2018

IN governor approves tax increase to fund $5B infrastructure initiative

Officials said citizens have indicated they don't mind a slight tax hike as long as the funding is earmarked for road projects.

By Kim Slowey • May 1, 2017

A guide to construction site safety

We share 10 of our most popular stories on how companies can maintain workers' physical and emotional well-being. Plus, a quiz to check what you know.

By Hallie Busta • May 1, 2017

This week in construction

We're looking at job-site safety, housing design trends, amusement features in mixed-use projects, construction spending and employment reports, and more.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • May 1, 2017

NY–NJ Port Authority to consider renovating existing bus terminal

If officials decide to use the existing site rather than build new at another location, the environmental review will take up to two years.

By Kim Slowey • May 1, 2017

Trump tax plan leaves infrastructure out

Some lawmakers were expecting President Donald Trump to earmark tax revenue from the repatriation of corporate earnings for infrastructure spending.

By Kim Slowey • April 28, 2017

Report: Trump's $1T infrastructure plan could create 3M jobs

If planned without job optimization in mind, however, the plan would generate roughly half the potential positions, according to the Boston Consulting Group.

By Kim Slowey • April 28, 2017

Design–build team named for $100M MD highway project

The project is intended to ease congestion on a busy stretch of Interstate 270 that connects with the Capital Beltway.

By Kim Slowey • April 27, 2017

AECOM leading UK driverless vehicle trial

The Capri Consortium secured a $5.37 million grant from Innovate UK and the Centre for Connected & Autonomous Vehicles to create the connected shuttles.

By Emily Peiffer • April 26, 2017

IL Tollway pushes for $4B road construction plan

If approved by the Tollway Board, the two-year, 22-mile project would widen the highway's most congested segment.

By Kim Slowey • April 26, 2017

Dodge Data: March construction starts climb 5%

The public works and multifamily sectors, as well as office and airport construction, were the primary drivers of the third-consecutive month of increases.

By Kim Slowey • April 24, 2017

NY wins $112M FHWA grant for alternative transportation projects

New York won the funding through a process that required applicants to submit plans for providing non-vehicular transportation options or improving air quality.

By Kim Slowey • April 24, 2017

This week in construction

We're looking at the impact of President Donald Trump's "Buy American" policies, this season's outdoor living trends and a host of market reports.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • April 24, 2017

OR tops list of 10 states with the best infrastructure

The U.S. News & World Report rankings look at average commute time, percentage of roads in bad condition, energy from renewable sources and internet access.

By Kim Slowey • April 21, 2017

CA issues $1.25B in high-speed rail bonds despite legal challenges

The $64 billion project has been mired in controversy, but state officials are taking advantage of a voter-approved measure and California's high bond ratings.

By Kim Slowey • April 21, 2017

DOT reorganizing, creating new posts to support Trump's infrastructure plan

The department will tap KPMG principal James Ray as senior adviser on infrastructure and former ABC executive Geoffrey Burr as acting chief of staff.

By Kim Slowey • April 20, 2017

Tuning in: 6 construction tech documentaries to stream now

These programs show the past, present and future of construction worldwide, from intensive megaprojects to retrospectives on industry visionaries.

By Hallie Busta • April 19, 2017