High prices are slowing for road builders, but challenges lay ahead

Despite cooling inflation, rising costs will still be an issue this year, especially as labor continues to be in short supply, experts say.

By Jen A. Miller • Jan. 9, 2024

Gordie Howe Bridge cost rises to $6.4B amid delay

Construction on the span will finish 10 months late in September 2025 following continued fallout from pandemic-induced problems.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 9, 2024

Challenges to DBE goals in federal contracts gain steam

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action last summer, a smattering of lawsuits allege reverse discrimination due to workforce participation targets.

By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 9, 2024

4 charts break down winning, losing sectors in 2024

Some types of construction are starting the new year with a bang, while others will continue to wither, experts say.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 8, 2024

Smart infrastructure: A tech revolution for tomorrow, ready today

The integration of inexpensive sensors, image capture, always-on wireless connections, advanced 3D visualization, GIS technology and BIM has revolutionized the AEC industry. This smart infrastructure creates an intelligent nervous system, enhancing professionals' ability to define infrastructure needs with precision and efficiency.

Jan. 8, 2024

Flatiron/Herzog JV to build 2 Amtrak bridges in Maryland

The contractors will replace the 117-year-old Susquehanna River Rail Bridge in order to improve speed and safety on the Northeast Corridor.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 3, 2024

$7.5B Oregon-Washington bridge project wins IIJA funds

The $600 million Mega Grant from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will help make the I-5 span more seismically sound.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 2, 2024

Wisconsin to spend $414M on wastewater, storm infrastructure

The largest amount ever from the state’s Clean Water Fund will flow to 84 municipalities.

By Matthew Thibault • Dec. 22, 2023

Top infrastructure stories of 2023

From airport expansions and dam removals to federal funding and legal wranglings, here are the articles that were most popular with our readers.

By Julie Strupp • Dec. 19, 2023

Biden mandates PLAs on large federal contracts

The White House announced on Monday the implementation of an executive order to require project labor agreements on federal construction jobs above $35 million.

By Zachary Phillips • Dec. 19, 2023

The Dotted Line: 2023’s top legal issues

Construction Dive’s award-winning column examined the major legal topics facing contractors this year, including new regulations, avoiding disputes and the burgeoning role of artificial intelligence.

By Joe Bousquin , Julie Strupp • Dec. 19, 2023

California doles out $1.1B in infrastructure, resiliency funds

The money includes more than $300 million for projects to make the state’s roads more climate adaptable.

By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 18, 2023

Infrastructure nudges backlog higher as other sectors struggle

A growing number of contractors face difficulties in securing new work, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.

By Sebastian Obando • Dec. 13, 2023

2 Flatiron JVs win Virginia rail projects

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority announced two projects to advance transit and freight pathways in the state.

By Zachary Phillips • Dec. 12, 2023

10 rail projects nab $8.2B from IIJA

The largest grants will go to Brightline West, the California High-Speed Rail and a portion of the Raleigh to Richmond rail program on the East Coast.

By Julie Strupp • Dec. 12, 2023

$2.6B airport project tops out after anti-bias training pause

A Turner-Flatiron JV is building San Diego’s Terminal 1, which remains on track to finish in 2025 despite the discovery of racist graffiti.

By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 12, 2023

Minneapolis Fed sees pain in residential, commercial construction

A survey by the bank highlighted the divide between hard-hit private projects and booming industrial and infrastructure markets.

By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 11, 2023

Balfour Beatty backlog, revenue inch up in year-end update

The company expects marginal gains driven by its work on Phase 1 of Britain’s HS2 rail project and increased airport construction activity in Hong Kong.

By Matthew Thibault • Dec. 11, 2023

US solar installations hit record in Q3, but slowdown expected starting in 2026: report

As supply constraints ease, the Solar Energy Industries Association and Wood Mackenzie project that limited availability of other components will hamper installation growth. 

By Diana DiGangi • Dec. 11, 2023

Granite buys 2 Memphis asphalt firms for $278M

The move makes good on the California road builder’s promise to expand its aggregates and materials business in new markets. 

By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 7, 2023

Detroit unveils wireless EV charging roadway

The quarter-mile stretch, which recharges vehicles as they drive or park on the street, was designed at Michigan Central, a subsidiary of Ford Motor Company.

By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 7, 2023

House Republicans support high-speed rail, but not California’s project

In a recent hearing, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee members were split along party lines on the $128 billion bullet train, but largely in favor of such efforts.  

By Dan Zukowski • Dec. 5, 2023

White House proposes nationwide lead pipe replacement

The EPA rule would update 9 million lines over 10 years and could cost up to $30 billion.

By Julie Strupp • Dec. 5, 2023

Hensel Phelps shortlisted for $1.4B San Antonio airport expansion

The city council is expected to vote this month on the contractor selection to build the new 17-gate terminal.

By Julie Strupp • Dec. 4, 2023

Pavement design: Why physical geosynthetic properties don’t matter

In recent decades, research projects have studied the correlation between geogrids' physical properties and performance. To date, no correlation between physical properties and performance has been documented.

By Bryan Gee, P.E. • Dec. 4, 2023