5 things the next generation of construction leaders wants you to know

We've collected insights from our interviews with 10 young professionals over the last few weeks.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 28, 2016

Federal judge upholds new analysis that could jeopardize $5.6B MD Purple Line

The judge confirmed his August ruling requiring officials to reconsider the impact of the Washington Metro system's ridership and safety issues before construction can begin.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 28, 2016

Explore the Trendline➔

Top 5 stories from Construction Dive

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

By Construction Dive staff

University of Nebraska researchers develop shotcrete to shield against electromagnetic bursts

Magnetite, carbon and metal aggregate help this spray-applied concrete protect systems and networks from attack. 

By Chris Wood • Nov. 23, 2016

Drone-guided cyborg bugs to scout disaster zones

Search-and-rescue dogs give way to cockroaches as the cybernetic era begins. 

By Chris Wood • Nov. 23, 2016

Betting on big data: How construction firms are leveraging digitized job sites

AEC companies are navigating potential information overload and privacy concerns in their efforts to draw actionable business intelligence from job site data.

By Chris Wood • Nov. 23, 2016

LAX officials approve $1.3B for terminal wing construction

The project costs have increased by $355 million since initial projections due to a tunnel and baggage handling facilities.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 22, 2016

MD announces $765M Potomac River bridge replacement

Maryland officials said the existing bridge is the source of traffic jams and delays.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 22, 2016

Feds propose high-speed rail regulations

The current Federal Railroad Administration currently safety rules only apply to trains traveling less than 150 miles per hour.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 22, 2016

VA officials secure financing for $756M Chesapeake Bay Bridge tunnel

The state awarded the design-build contract to the Dragados USA-led Chesapeake Tunnel Joint Venture earlier this year.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 21, 2016

AGC: Only 23 states add construction jobs in October amid weak public sector demand

On the other hand, the private sector is struggling to find enough workers to keep up.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 21, 2016

This week in construction

We're bringing you stories about key housing reports, the role of mentoring and more.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • Nov. 21, 2016

Orlando airport gets green light for $1.8B terminal expansion

PCL Construction will build the first phase of the new terminal, which will increase the airport's annual passenger capacity to 55 million.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 18, 2016

Getting off the ground: How drones can improve project design and operations

In a guest article, Steve Santovasi of consulting firm Burns & McDonnell explores how unmanned aircraft systems can improve safety, efficiency and data collection. 

By Steve Santovasi • Nov. 18, 2016

5 charts that explain the post-election construction economy

Three economists share their thoughts on the industry as it awaits more details on the new presidential administration's policies and their impact on construction.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 18, 2016

Amtrak narrows developer field for Baltimore Penn Station revamp

The project is part of a push by Amtrak to take advantage of the land it owns around railroad stations.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 17, 2016

Trump team considering infrastructure bank in shift from previous position

Advisers to the president-elect haven't said whether the infrastructure bank would be in addition to his $1 trillion infrastructure plan or replace part of it.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 17, 2016

Researchers urge US to invest in smart sensor tech to study bridge failures

Experts have floated the idea of a national research and development initiative to measure bridge performance and report failures via a sensor network.

By Chris Wood • Nov. 16, 2016

Seattle bridge designed to bounce back after earthquakes

Memory rebar and polyvinyl fiber concrete allow joints to bend during a seismic event and return to their original position without losing structural integrity.  

By Chris Wood • Nov. 16, 2016

Eye in the sky: 5 commercial drone trends for construction

Small UAV technology is enhancing job site productivity by integrating with BIM, CAD and more to improve observational data.

By Chris Wood • Nov. 16, 2016

Orange County, CA issues $1.2B design-build highway contract

The I-405 expansion is the first project under a new state law that allows transportation agencies to utilize the design-build method on highways.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 16, 2016

Trump names asphalt lobbyist to lead transportation team transition

Mass transit advocates are concerned that Martin Whitmer will disproportionately load the President-elect's infrastructure team with surface transportation interests.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 15, 2016

Canadian government seeking billions in infrastructure investments

The success of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's economic plan relies on massive funding for infrastructure.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 15, 2016

Brooklyn Bridge repair costs reach $811M — 60% over initial estimate

A city analyst said the state should give design-build authority to the Department of Transportation in order to save money and time on its bridge repair program.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 15, 2016

3 crucial questions about Trump's $1T infrastructure proposal

While contractors are optimistic about a boon for business, concerns of increased private sector involvement and tax credit uncertainties are just a few of the obstacles ahead for the President-elect's plan.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 15, 2016

How the construction industry is reacting to President-elect Trump

Donald Trump's development experience and infrastructure proposals have thrust construction into the spotlight, and our survey found that industry insiders are largely optimistic about the next administration.

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 14, 2016