FEMA proposes stricter building regulations for flood-prone areas

Opponents of the proposed rule, which requires federally funded projects to be built 2 feet above the 100-year floodplain, say it will drive up building costs.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 24, 2016

Canada agrees to $2.3B infrastructure funding deal with Ontario

The funding infusion for the province is part of a $93 billion nationwide program.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 24, 2016

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

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UK infrastructure spending plummets 20% after Brexit

The industry is now looking to the government to pick up the funding slack on large projects after private investors were likely spooked by the June vote.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 23, 2016

Detroit land dispute set to erupt over $2B Gordie Howe International Bridge project

Officials said they are prepared to seize land from Ambassador Bridge owner Manuel Moroun under eminent domain laws if he refuses to sell necessary parcels.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 23, 2016

Kiewit wins $60M Milwaukee streetcar contract

City officials said the contractor's experience with urban rail systems gave it a leg up on the competing six companies during the bidding process.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 22, 2016

NJ Gov. authorizes funding for 'essential' transportation projects amid ongoing work shutdown

The move comes more than two months after Chris Christie issued a stop-work order for all projects when lawmakers failed to agree on a funding solution.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 19, 2016

AECOM exploring infrastructure-environment connection with new research partnership

The partnership between AECOM and the University of Salford will examine the effect of large infrastructure projects on the surrounding natural environment.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 18, 2016

Balfour Beatty snags $697M Caltrain contract — its largest US project ever

The electricification of the California rail system will help to meet increased ridership and accommodate the High Speed Rail Authority's new bullet train.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 17, 2016

Crews break ground on $649M Chicago O'Hare Airport runway

The project, which represents the sixth and final new runway for the airport, is expected to be complete in 2020.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 16, 2016

5 construction teams vie for $2.7B LAX people-mover P3 contract

The groups competing for the public-private partnership opportunity include some of the biggest names in infrastructure, including Skanska, Bechtel and Dragados.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 16, 2016

Minneapolis Southwest light rail price tag rises to $1.86B

Transportation officials said that for each week the project is delayed after Oct. 1, costs will increase by $1 million.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 15, 2016

PCL Construction awarded contract for Phase 1 of $1.8B Orlando airport terminal project

The Orlando expansion is the latest in a string of major airport projects across the U.S., as existing facilities struggle to keep up with surging passenger traffic.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 15, 2016

Amtrak laying the groundwork for Baltimore Penn Station overhaul

Officials said they're aiming to choose a developer for the project, which includes renovating the station and developing the surrounding area, by summer 2017.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 14, 2016

TX construction crews break ground on nation's longest precast concrete cable bridge

Because Flatiron/Dragados is using precast concrete, Texas officials said they will not have to close the shipping channel during construction.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 12, 2016

How increased infrastructure investment captured national attention — and what it means for the construction industry

Although both major presidential candidates have vowed to boost spending, the construction industry is wary after falling victim to failed promises in the past.

By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 11, 2016

Poll: US voters agree on need for infrastructure investment

Respondents in the poll, commissioned by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, said all levels of government should be doing more to improve infrastructure.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 10, 2016

Winter is coming: NJ contractors fear lack of resolution to Christie's project shutdown before end of season

As summer comes to an end, so does the chance for road and bridge construction to get back up and running before the seasonal winter slowdown.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 8, 2016

Court decision could derail plans for $5.6B MD Purple Line

A U.S. District Judge said Maryland could not ignore the possible negative ramifications of Metro's recent issues on the proposed 16-mile light rail system.

By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 4, 2016

Donald Trump vows to 'at least double' Hillary Clinton's infrastructure investment

The Republican presidential candidate said his plan, exceeding $500 billion, would be funded through bonds.

By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 3, 2016

USDOT announces recipients of $484M in TIGER transportation funding grants

Highway and bridge projects won the most funds, as nearly 10% of the 600,000 bridges in the U.S. have been labeled structurally deficient.

By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 1, 2016

VA bridge commission awards Dragados USA $756M tunnel contract

The five-year undertaking marks the first tunnel boring machine project for the area.

By Kim Slowey • July 29, 2016

UPDATE: NJ Gov. rejects state Democrats' proposal to end highway project shutdown

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said he believed the proposal didn't cut taxes enough and wasn't rooted in "tax fairness."

By Emily Peiffer , Kim Slowey • July 26, 2016

Beleaguered Seattle tunnel project facing $223M cost overrun, 3-year delay

The Alaskan Way Viaduct project has been plagued by delays and internal disputes since tunnel boring machine Bertha's first breakdown in 2013.

By Kim Slowey • July 25, 2016

Dodge Data: Drop in residential and public works drives June starts down 7%

Lack of multimillion-dollar public works projects pushed the nonbuilding segment down 24%.

By Kim Slowey • July 22, 2016

Transportation organizations push back on GOP's call to eliminate federal transit funding

The platform, which is a statement of party principles, also recommends the federal gasoline tax remain at its 1993 level.

By Kim Slowey • July 21, 2016