IL budget debacle stalls $700M in construction projects

The situation for Illinois contractors right now "is both frustrating and costly," an industry spokesman said.

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 9, 2015

Construction industry cheers House passage of $325B highway bill

But they also caution that the measure, which still must be reconciled with the Senate's, lays out spending policy for six years but only has funding for three.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 6, 2015

KBR sells infrastructure division for $19M in restructuring effort

The company said it is selling off segments so that it can focus on its hydrocarbon and government businesses.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 6, 2015

MTA engineer: Construction of massive tunnel to Grand Central costs $1M per foot

The East Side Access is the nation's largest, most expensive transit project.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 6, 2015

Toronto light-rail project saves $2B with public-private partnership

But critics argue that the involvement of private money in the Eglinton light-rail project will end up costing taxpayers more.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 5, 2015

Reports: GOP banking additions to highway bill could jeopardize chances of passage

Controversy over the long-awaited, multiyear bill has created a climate of uncertainty for construction companies under federal contract.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 4, 2015

CA legislators demand investigation into over-budget high-speed rail project

California Assemblyman Jim Patterson alleged that the California High-Speed Rail Authority hid a report warning of cost overruns from the state legislature.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 3, 2015

Inside the Dodge 2016 Construction Outlook: Institutional, manufacturing & public works predictions

In the second of two parts, we take a look at the more volatile sectors of Dodge's report.

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 3, 2015

CA tribes sue transportation departments for alleged destruction of sacred sites

The Round Valley Indian Tribes and the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians claim Caltrans work crews found and destroyed more than 30 historic and sacred sites over the last two years.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 2, 2015

UPDATE: Obama signs 3-week patch for transportation funding

Federal transportation spending is now extended until Nov. 20.

By Emily Peiffer , Kim Slowey • Oct. 30, 2015

Court sides with Tappan Zee Bridge contractor in union dispute

A federal appeals court will not force Tappan Zee Constructors to use a more expensive class of union workers on the $4 billion project.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 26, 2015

TX high-speed rail developer announces $130M pre-construction partnership deal

Texas Central Partners predicts the rail system will eventually generate $36 billion of economic benefit for the region.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 22, 2015

House proposes $325B, 6-year transportation bill with 3 years of funding

Congress' inability to pass long-term funding authorization has led to a significant decline in nonresidential construction starts in recent months and a climate of uncertainty for construction companies.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 20, 2015

MTA, NYC reach deal on $29B transit project

Repairs and expansion can finally begin on the MTA system after a standoff between the mayor and the governor ends.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 13, 2015

9 workers injured in CA highway collapse

Nine workers were injured when a section of the highway fell and struck a beam near their work area.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 13, 2015

WSDOT sues tunnel contractor over 2-year delay

The $1.35 billion tunnel project's new estimated completion date is more than two years past the orignal date.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 11, 2015

Unsafe summer: Highway crew deaths leave industry searching for solutions

An OSHA official told Construction Dive that contractors or managers responsible for work zone safety should go beyond federal requirements to protect their workers.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 13, 2015

Congress to stick a pin in highway funding debate. What's next?

The Senate will vote on both the short-term extension and long-term bill today. But will both chambers be able to agree on a more permanent fix when they return in September?

By Emily Peiffer • July 30, 2015

UPDATE: Obama signs 3-month highway funding extension; long-term bill debate paused

The move will keep current road and bridge construction projects from shutting down.

By Emily Peiffer • July 29, 2015

P3s: The elusive antidote to political gridlock over highway funds?

Governments are increasingly partnering with private contractors on infrastructure jobs that might otherwise go unbuilt.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 23, 2015

Running on empty: Federal road construction fund set to expire

Even with a congressional extension, the Highway Trust Fund could go broke by August.

By Sharon O'Malley • May 13, 2015