MBTA invites bidders for $2.3B Green Line light-rail extension

This latest iteration of the Boston-area transit project is a scaled-down version of the original, which was plagued with spiraling costs and debilitating delays.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 11, 2016

A $16 safety permit could have saved Pittsburgh's Liberty Bridge from near-collapse

Contractor Joseph B. Fay Co. conceded that it did not pull a hot work permit before starting welding operations but said it was never informed of the requirement.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 11, 2016

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US business groups call on presidential candidates to prioritize infrastructure spending

The leaders of 34 organizations said they would assist in the implementation of any solid plan to upgrade the country's deteriorating infrastructure.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 6, 2016

UPDATE: NJ lawmakers OK gas tax increase

The 23-cent-per-gallon raise will help to revive the state's expired transportation fund.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 5, 2016

Tunnel boring machine Bertha reaches halfway point on delayed $2.1B Seattle project

A 2014 breakdown of the TBM, along with other delays, forced the Washington State Department of Transportation to push completion back three years.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 4, 2016

Skanska JV wins $922M San Diego Mid-Coast Trolley contract

Cities nationwide are investing in new and improved public transportation systems.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 3, 2016

Chicago facing major hurdles in proposed $2.3B rail project

Despite plans to move forward with the Red Line extension, the Chicago Transit Authority has not yet secured funding.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 30, 2016

Engineers test cloud-based infrastructure failure sensing system

The infrastructure sector is entering the Information Age with sensor arrays designed to improve the resilience of large-scale structures.

By Chris Wood • Sept. 28, 2016

Related-Vornado-Skanska JV wins $1.6B NYC Farley redevelopment contract

The project — which was awarded under a fixed-price, design-build contract — is part of the broader Pennsylvania Station renovation.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 28, 2016

Skanska's $700M Expo 2 light rail earns Envision Platinum mark from the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure

Located in Los Angeles, the project is the most expensive yet to achieve the certification.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 27, 2016

LAX officials seeking public comment on $5B airport overhaul

The newly released environmental review of expansion plans at Los Angeles International Airport provides additional details on the massive project.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 20, 2016

San Diego scores $1B federal grant for light rail extension

This Federal Transit Administration announcement offers a much-needed success story in the nationwide quest for funding and support for light rail projects.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 16, 2016

NYC transit agency makes historic move with sale of $1B in Hudson Yards bonds

This marks the first time that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority has sold real estate-backed bonds.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 15, 2016

NJ county threatening to sue state DOT over highway project shutdown

Passaic County officials have given notice that they will sue for breach of contract and attempt to recoup their demobilization and remobilization costs.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 15, 2016

Caterpillar-backed hackathon aims to find ways to boost equipment, operator performance

Although the Unearthed event will focus on the mining industry, its takeaways stand to impact construction as well.

By Chris Wood • Sept. 14, 2016

Former treasury secretary: US infrastructure investment must be a priority

Lawrence Summers, also previously an adviser to Obama, said the nation should invest at least 1% of gross domestic product into infrastructure projects.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 13, 2016

Bloomberg: Infrastructure investment can provide a big payoff

There is good news for public entities that want to improve local roads and bridges.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 7, 2016

UPDATE: Metropolitan Council, MN counties approve funding for $1.86B light rail plan to move forward

The commitment to fill the gap left by state lawmakers allows project organizers to apply for a final federal funding agreement. 

By Emily Peiffer , Kim Slowey • Sept. 2, 2016

$54B WA light rail plan faces opposition from local Chamber of Commerce

The Bellevue, WA, group said it could not support the 62-mile rail proposal due to "too many unanswered questions."

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 2, 2016

MD launches 4-year study to examine viability of $7B Chesapeake Bay span

The $5 million study, which is required for the project to potentially receive federal funds, will look at financing options, environmental impact and locations.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 1, 2016

USDOT loans Amtrak $2.5B for Northeast corridor upgrades

The funding infusion marks the largest loan in the Department of Transportation's history.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 31, 2016

FTA waiting for 'clarifying information' before kicking in $1B for beleaguered Boston Green Line extension

Federal officials advised the MBTA to continue the project's progress, but they expressed concern over what they considered an optimistic schedule and budget.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 31, 2016

TX auditor admonishes state DOT for lack of design-build guidelines

A report found that at least $8 billion of the state's transportation design-build projects could be at risk of cost overruns due to the lack of standard administration procedures.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 29, 2016

Low-interest bonds driving rush of new infrastructure spending

Borrowing costs are at record lows, and more public entities are choosing to finance new projects instead of paying off or refinancing old debt. 

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 29, 2016

Japan offers $2M for Baltimore-DC 'maglev' high-speed train study

If the $10 billion project eventually comes to fruition, it could transport commuters from Baltimore into the District in approximately 15 minutes.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 26, 2016