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WI I-39 project more than doubles in cost, nears $2B
Officials are considering tapping into the state's general fund as a way to finance road construction in the short-term.
By Kim Slowey • March 9, 2017 -
Deep Dive
3 ways Trump's next moves could shape the construction forecast
The new president was the talk of the AGC Convention this week, but uncertainty could put a damper on the overall sense of optimism since the election.
By Emily Peiffer • March 9, 2017 -
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Losing its luster: Golden Gate Bridge turns to surface-plate replacement
The zinc-based paint used on the bridge can't keep up with the San Francisco Bay Area's rate of salt and fog corrosion.
By Chris Wood • March 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
BIM beats paper: How digital construction data management is becoming status quo
Mobile devices and the need to network disparate databases will both hasten the technology's adoption as the de facto construction management platform.
By Chris Wood • March 8, 2017 -
Bloomberg: AECOM plans $3.5B infrastructure spending run
The company is eyeing acquisitions and organic growth to become the world's largest infrastructure firm, but there's one project it says it won't be tackling.
By Kim Slowey • March 8, 2017 -
DHS shares more details on border wall specifications
The agency is expected to post its formal request for proposals as early as today, and it will require the winning bidders to build prototypes first.
By Kim Slowey • March 8, 2017 -
Report: US airports need $100B investment over 5-year period
Proponents of more spending on airport infrastructure say lawmakers should raise the cap on how much airlines can add on to passenger tickets for improvements.
By Kim Slowey • March 8, 2017 -
Dodge Momentum Index rises 1.6% in February on institutional strength
A measure of future spending, the index posted gains for the fifth-straight month despite continued contraction in the commercial sector.
By Kim Slowey • March 8, 2017 -
HOK, WSP help Hartford, CT forge transit redevelopment plan
An Interstate 84 overhaul will require a relocation of some train tracks, jumpstarting redevelopment of the city's historic Union Station.
By Kim Slowey • March 7, 2017 -
Keystone XL pipeline won't use American steel
White House officials said the project is exempt because it is already underway, and the steel has been acquired by developer TransCanada.
By Kim Slowey • March 7, 2017 -
Feds: MN lawmakers can't divert light rail funds to other projects
Despite this roadblock, Minnesota state Republicans say they will continue to fight against the controversial project.
By Kim Slowey • March 6, 2017 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
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