Trump's address to Congress highlights infrastructure — but offers few details

Although the president didn't lay out a timeline for the $1 trillion program, the construction industry continues to be optimistic about a coming boom in business.

By Emily Peiffer • March 1, 2017

Trump's Waters of the US executive order kick-starts review, revision process

The action urges the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers to repeal or revise the legislation, which clarifies what smaller waterways and wetlands feed larger bodies of water and thus should be protected.

By Hallie Busta • Feb. 28, 2017

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LAX breaks ground on $1.6B concourse

The new Midfield Satellite Concourse, expected to open in 2019, is part of a larger overhaul of the Los Angeles International Airport.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 28, 2017

US officials to issue first Mexico border wall contracts in April

Construction companies have less than a week to turn in their initial concept designs for the project, despite the lack of details for its cost, location and funding.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 27, 2017

TX lawmakers move to block high-speed rail project

At the heart of Republican opposition is concern regarding Texas Central Partners' ability to acquire land through eminent domain.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 27, 2017

This week in construction

We're digging into the mechanics of pipeline construction, the impact of the Trump administration's immigration plan and the last of this month's construction data.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • Feb. 27, 2017

NAHB: Townhouse construction continues to rise across US

Builders are responding to demand among price-sensitive first-time buyers by putting up properties with smaller footprints in walkable communities.

By Sean Barry • Feb. 24, 2017

Trump could delay $1 trillion infrastructure plan until 2018

As news of the potential postponement spread, construction-related stocks that saw a post-election boost started to fall.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 24, 2017

Full steam ahead: Why transit hub development is seeing a resurgence

This wave of construction across the U.S. aims to spur growth in surrounding communities and convert stations into destinations themselves. 

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 23, 2017

Governors Island Trust sues Turner, subcontractor for $5M over shoddy work claims

Island officials maintain that Ocean Coastal Consultants Engineering cost them hundreds of thousands of dollars in repairs.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 23, 2017

DC DOT launches traffic and transportation data website

A new congestion analytics platform could help prioritize road and infrastructure investment in the nation's capital.

By Chris Wood • Feb. 22, 2017

Keeping the planes running on time: How construction tech cuts delays during airport upgrades

Drone flights, laser scanning and digital project documentation are being used to keep major projects on schedule and minimize disruption to airport operations.

By Chris Wood • Feb. 22, 2017

Kansas City, MO launches public dashboard for smart city initiative

Cisco and Sprint spent $15.7 million for a sensor array along the city’s 2.2-mile smart district designed to provide insights into next-generation infrastructure opportunities.  

By Chris Wood • Feb. 22, 2017

MN lawmakers attempt to divert FTA funding from controversial light rail project

After Minnesota Republicans refused to fund the $1.9 billion project last year, local agencies came up with the money themselves — a move that angered opponents.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 22, 2017

Charlotte, NC considering $6B light rail extension

City officials are still unsure whether the project would see strong ridership in the suburbs.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 22, 2017

Fluor tops Fortune list of most-admired engineering, construction companies

The firm claimed the top spot for the sixth-consecutive year, with EMCOR, Jacobs Engineering, Peter Kiewit Sons' and AECOM following in the rankings.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 21, 2017

Bechtel wins contract to oversee Saudi Arabia construction program

The company has maintained a strong presence in the country for over 70 years.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 21, 2017

New coalition promotes public, private funding boost for US infrastructure

The group, which includes the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and North America's Building Trades Unions, aims to build on the growing momentum around the issue.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 21, 2017

Feds delay $650M grant for CA rail electrification project

State Republicans lobbied the Federal Transit Administration to scrap Caltrain's application pending an audit of the state's beleaguered $64 billion bullet train.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 21, 2017

This week in construction

We'll explore Chicago's surge in corporate popularity, transit hub revival, design services data and other construction news in the week ahead.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • Feb. 20, 2017

NY-NJ Port Authority approves $32B infrastructure spending plan

Officials predict the program will result in a $56 billion economic boon for the area and create $20 billion in wages over the next 10 years.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 17, 2017

WA governor allocates $1M for high-speed rail study

Officials aim to explore the pros and cons of a bullet train connecting Portland, OR, Seattle and Vancouver.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 16, 2017

ARTBA: 56K bridges structurally deficient in 2016, down slightly from 2015

Experts predict it would cost approximately $700 billion to make all the necessary repairs and upgrades to the bridges included on the list.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 16, 2017

New CO2-eating concrete takes less energy to produce

The process to make the material's production less energy intensive continues, specifically around aggregate production.

By Chris Wood • Feb. 15, 2017

MN DOT uses drones to inspect bridges, cut costs

Government agencies and corporate entities are finding that the use of unmanned aerial vehicles can lower capital equipment expenses and reduce inspection-related traffic.

By Chris Wood • Feb. 15, 2017