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Crews break ground on $649M Chicago O'Hare Airport runway
The project, which represents the sixth and final new runway for the airport, is expected to be complete in 2020.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 16, 2016 -
5 construction teams vie for $2.7B LAX people-mover P3 contract
The groups competing for the public-private partnership opportunity include some of the biggest names in infrastructure, including Skanska, Bechtel and Dragados.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 16, 2016 -
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PCL Construction awarded contract for Phase 1 of $1.8B Orlando airport terminal project
The Orlando expansion is the latest in a string of major airport projects across the U.S., as existing facilities struggle to keep up with surging passenger traffic.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 15, 2016 -
Minneapolis Southwest light rail price tag rises to $1.86B
Transportation officials said that for each week the project is delayed after Oct. 1, costs will increase by $1 million.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 15, 2016 -
Amtrak laying the groundwork for Baltimore Penn Station overhaul
Officials said they're aiming to choose a developer for the project, which includes renovating the station and developing the surrounding area, by summer 2017.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 14, 2016 -
TX construction crews break ground on nation's longest precast concrete cable bridge
Because Flatiron/Dragados is using precast concrete, Texas officials said they will not have to close the shipping channel during construction.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 12, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How increased infrastructure investment captured national attention — and what it means for the construction industry
Although both major presidential candidates have vowed to boost spending, the construction industry is wary after falling victim to failed promises in the past.
By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 11, 2016 -
Poll: US voters agree on need for infrastructure investment
Respondents in the poll, commissioned by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, said all levels of government should be doing more to improve infrastructure.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 10, 2016 -
Winter is coming: NJ contractors fear lack of resolution to Christie's project shutdown before end of season
As summer comes to an end, so does the chance for road and bridge construction to get back up and running before the seasonal winter slowdown.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 8, 2016 -
Court decision could derail plans for $5.6B MD Purple Line
A U.S. District Judge said Maryland could not ignore the possible negative ramifications of Metro's recent issues on the proposed 16-mile light rail system.
By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 4, 2016 -
Donald Trump vows to 'at least double' Hillary Clinton's infrastructure investment
The Republican presidential candidate said his plan, exceeding $500 billion, would be funded through bonds.
By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 3, 2016 -
USDOT announces recipients of $484M in TIGER transportation funding grants
Highway and bridge projects won the most funds, as nearly 10% of the 600,000 bridges in the U.S. have been labeled structurally deficient.
By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 1, 2016 -
VA bridge commission awards Dragados USA $756M tunnel contract
The five-year undertaking marks the first tunnel boring machine project for the area.
By Kim Slowey • July 29, 2016 -
UPDATE: NJ Gov. rejects state Democrats' proposal to end highway project shutdown
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said he believed the proposal didn't cut taxes enough and wasn't rooted in "tax fairness."
By Emily Peiffer , Kim Slowey • July 26, 2016 -
Beleaguered Seattle tunnel project facing $223M cost overrun, 3-year delay
The Alaskan Way Viaduct project has been plagued by delays and internal disputes since tunnel boring machine Bertha's first breakdown in 2013.
By Kim Slowey • July 25, 2016 -
Dodge Data: Drop in residential and public works drives June starts down 7%
Lack of multimillion-dollar public works projects pushed the nonbuilding segment down 24%.
By Kim Slowey • July 22, 2016 -
Transportation organizations push back on GOP's call to eliminate federal transit funding
The platform, which is a statement of party principles, also recommends the federal gasoline tax remain at its 1993 level.
By Kim Slowey • July 21, 2016 -
To increase infrastructure and transportation projects, New Hampshire adopts P3 law
The law allows the state government to enter into public-private partnerships in order to address a long work agenda.
By Kim Slowey • July 21, 2016 -
Crane collapses while working on NY's $4B Tappan Zee Bridge
The accident shut down traffic on the bridge for several hours and is the most recent in a series of New York City crane collapses.
By Kim Slowey • July 20, 2016 -
Obama signs airport construction grant extension bill
The bill, which industry officials said is inadequate to fund needed airport projects, also imposes new restrictions on drone use.
By Kim Slowey • July 19, 2016 -
PA increases road and bridge spending by $1B
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation plans to spend $2.4 billion on road and bridge projects thie year thanks to the state's transportation funding initiative, Act 89 .
By Kim Slowey • July 18, 2016 -
Miami Beach selects Alstom to develop $380M light rail 'streetcar'
Commissioners said it selected the French rail provider based on its design and did not compare its price with that of other bidders in order to expedite project negotiations.
By Kim Slowey • July 18, 2016 -
NY launches $200M bridge overhaul program
The state's BRIDGE NY initiative, which pays for critical repairs and replacements, will fund the two-year plan.
By Kim Slowey • July 15, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Off the rails: Why high-speed train service has failed to gain traction in the US
One expert said the sucessful completion of the California bullet train is essential in spurring additional high-speed rail projects.
By Kim Slowey • July 14, 2016 -
Chicago officials award Arup $6M contract to develop designs for Union Station overhaul
Mayor Rahm Emanuel said he will seek federal assistance to help fund the project, which will likely cost hundreds of millions of dollars.
By Kim Slowey • July 13, 2016
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