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Report: NY missing the boat on design-build
The delivery method has been slow to pick up steam in the state, as critics say that awarding contracts based on evaluation rather than lowest bid can lead to abuse.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 28, 2016 -
Controversial $1.9B MN light rail scores key federal approval
After the nod from the FTA, rail officials can now begin preparing for the construction phase of the 14.5-mile project.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 23, 2016 -
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Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.
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Dodge Data: Construction starts fall for third-straight month
November's 6% drop emphasizes the volatile nature of starts in 2016.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 23, 2016 -
ARTBA targets highway construction workers with new safety certification
The association developed its own certification amid a rise in work-zone fatalities.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 22, 2016 -
FTA grants $500M to TEX Rail project
Opponents of the Fort Worth, TX, project had hoped that federal dollars would be held up long enough for their objections to take root and scuttle the rail line.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 22, 2016 -
Japanese universities deploy construction robots for disaster zones
The robots feature helipad docking for drones, power-up capabilities and thermal imaging cameras.
By Chris Wood • Dec. 21, 2016 -
Laser scanners to map, provide data on concrete structures after fires
Scanner analysis of the material could be a useful tool in disaster recovery efforts.
By Chris Wood • Dec. 21, 2016 -
Deep Dive
6 technology trends that defined construction in 2016
From new ways to track equipment use and worker productivity to the emerging modular category, we explore some of the year's biggest tech talking points.
By Hallie Busta • Dec. 21, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How contractors are using hot tech to beat cold weather
Crews have adapted to extreme climates with heated protective equipment, augmented reality and insulated road technology.
By Chris Wood • Dec. 21, 2016 -
Trump to form infrastructure 'task force'
The head of the group will be charged with implementing initiatives and facilitating communication between investors and governmental agencies.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 21, 2016 -
ConstructConnect: November nonresidential starts plunge 22%
Despite the unusually steep decline last month, year-to-date construction starts were still up 8%.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 20, 2016 -
Deep Dive
8 stories that shaped the construction industry in 2016
From drone regulations to the promise of a transformative infrastructure program, this year delivered big industry news.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 20, 2016 -
Deep Dive
The fab 5: Our picks for 2016's most noteworthy projects
From historic museums to new sports venues, we recognize some of the best U.S. buildings completed this year.
By Emily Peiffer • Dec. 19, 2016 -
Seattle tunnel progress cuts back on cost overruns
Bertha, the boring machine, has been digging without recurrence of mechanical or other issues that previously plagued the project.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 19, 2016 -
AGC: 29 states add construction jobs in November
The slight rise in month-to-month employment was due to demand in the residential and public works sectors.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 19, 2016 -
MD governor vows to repeal transportation project scoring law
Gov. Larry Hogan said the measure would threaten several state-funded transportation projects.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 15, 2016 -
RI reveals plans for $400M interchange project
Gov. Gina Raimondo has expedited the interchange revamp, citing issues of mobility, connectivity and safety.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 15, 2016 -
CA bullet train authority green lights $3B bond financing deal
Opponents of the deal have filed a lawsuit claiming that the rail plan has changed substantially, which gives voters the option to reconsider financing the project.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 15, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How transformative philosophies are driving a surge in adaptive reuse projects
Developers across the U.S. are finding new ways to turn abandoned and outdated structures into integral community spaces.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 15, 2016 -
Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the second time in a decade
The Fed raised benchmark interest rates Wednesday in a widely anticipated move.
By Hallie Busta • Dec. 14, 2016 -
Arup-led team provides long-range climate forecasts to building owners, designers
Customized, long-term data can help designers model building performance with considerations of future climate conditions.
By Chris Wood • Dec. 14, 2016 -
Private firm's proposed $4B MN high-speed rail faces criticism
High-speed rail systems, which are an integral part of the global transportation framework, have struggled to catch on in the U.S.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 14, 2016 -
NY governor: $4B Tappan Zee Bridge on budget, on schedule for 2018 opening
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the old bridge, along with other aging infrastructure assets in the region, represented "20 years of failure."
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 14, 2016 -
Officials: Hudson River tunnel project on solid ground
New York and New Jersey officials said the tunnel, as well as other Gateway initiative projects, would not be bogged down by politics.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 14, 2016 -
Qatar plans to invest $10B in US infrastructure
The potential investment adds weight to President-elect Donald Trump's plan to fund projects with private money.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 14, 2016
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