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Helene deals billions in damage to infrastructure
Roads, bridges, electrical grids and water systems need to be rebuilt following the deadly storm, even as Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida.
By Julie Strupp • Oct. 8, 2024 -
$50B in transit ballot measures riding on November election
Support for voter-approved transit funding has been strong. Transit agencies and advocates shared their stories at a recent American Public Transportation Association conference.
By Dan Zukowski • Oct. 8, 2024 -
Trendline
Top 5 stories from Construction Dive
Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.
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EPA requires lead pipes to be replaced nationwide within 10 years
The landmark rule imposes the strictest limits on lead in drinking water since federal standards were set 30 years ago.
By Julie Strupp • Oct. 8, 2024 -
Q&A
Shawmut founder builds global healthcare projects in retirement
Jim Ansara helps run a nonprofit dedicated to providing sustainable medical facilities in countries like Haiti and Sierra Leone.
By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 7, 2024 -
Sponsored by CITGO
How CITGARD and Mystik helped Frattalone move 2.6 cubic yards of earth in 2023
Learn how a civil site construction company saw improved performance after switching to CITGO Lubricants.
Oct. 7, 2024 -
Economic Reports
Public projects keep nonresidential construction afloat
Government funding accounted for the entirety of the monthly increase in spending, according to ABC's chief economist.
By Sebastian Obando • Oct. 1, 2024 -
Project Wins
Hensel Phelps secures more border station work
The firm nabbed a $275 million contract to build out a port of entry in Douglas, Arizona.
By Julie Strupp • Oct. 1, 2024 -
2025’s top construction conferences
It’s time to plan for the year to come. Construction Dive has you covered with a full list of industry conferences and tech expos on tap for 2025.
By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 1, 2024 -
Dockworkers’ strike could lead to material delays
Work stoppages across East and Gulf Coast ports may cause product shortages, price hikes and delivery issues, construction experts say.
By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 1, 2024 -
2M households still without power after Helene; some local grids must ‘be completely rebuilt’
Multiple utilities say they will need to totally reconstruct, rather than repair, electric systems in the hardest-hit areas.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 1, 2024 -
Project Wins
MTA taps Jacobs for $228M NYC rail upgrades
The project includes program management services at three Long Island Rail Road stations, according to the release.
By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 27, 2024 -
Project Wins
Skanska JV wins $848M water project in Yonkers, New York
The contractor and civil engineer ECCO III Enterprises began construction in August on new chemical addition facilities, which treat New York City’s water supply.
By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 26, 2024 -
Gilbane marks milestones on 3 Massachusetts school projects
Buyers will continue to prioritize builds featuring tech, energy efficiency and sustainability, said the builder’s K-12 market leader.
By Matthew Thibault • Updated Sept. 25, 2024 -
Baltimore bridge collapse
Maryland sues owner of cargo ship that wrecked Key Bridge
The state is seeking damages to pay for the replacement of the Baltimore span, as well as for the economic fallout from when it collapsed into the Patapsco River in March.
By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 25, 2024 -
Judge partially blocks DOT’s DBE program
The federal preliminary injunction could have widespread implications for workforce participation goals in federal contracts.
By Joe Bousquin • Updated Sept. 25, 2024 -
Lump sum contracts benefit engineers, owners in AI age
The delivery method is best suited for projects with a well-defined scope, such as road and bridge rehabilitation, per a new report from the American Council of Engineering Companies.
By Julie Strupp • Sept. 24, 2024 -
After fatal 2018 collapse, construction set for new FIU bridge
Florida DOT will build the $38 million replacement of the pedestrian bridge that collapsed during construction six years ago, killing six people.
By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 24, 2024 -
Minneapolis airport unveils plans for geothermal heating, rainwater harvesting in $263M expansion
The 168,000-square-foot addition to Terminal 2 is the first of several projects planned in coming years to accommodate growing passenger demand.
By Brian Martucci • Sept. 20, 2024 -
Researcher awarded patent on device to track movement in composite materials
Missouri University of Science & Technology's Genda Chen said the sensor can track movements as small as 1 micrometer.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 20, 2024 -
$720B in IIJA funds yet to be allocated
Nearly three years into the five-year law, less than half of the money has been announced, according to the DOT.
By Julie Strupp • Sept. 19, 2024 -
Executive Moves
Balfour Beatty taps 35-year power vet to lead electrification services
William Webb moves to the construction industry from the field of commercial emissions testing.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 19, 2024 -
Baltimore bridge collapse
DOJ sues ship owner for $100M over Baltimore bridge collapse
The Justice Department alleged negligence by the Dali’s owner and manager in court documents filed Wednesday, and said it intends to seek additional punitive damages.
By Zachary Phillips • Updated Sept. 19, 2024 -
Baltimore bridge collapse
Construction firm sues owner, operator of ship that hit Key Bridge
Brawner Builders employed six workers who were killed when the boat hit the Baltimore bridge, causing it to collapse.
By Zachary Phillips • Updated Sept. 23, 2024 -
White House creates AI infrastructure task force
Data center operators and other artificial intelligence company leaders strategized with the Biden administration last week on how to support the burgeoning, power-hungry sector.
By Julie Strupp • Sept. 17, 2024 -
Project Wins
$3.22B Michigan Soo Locks project advances with new award
The Army Corps of Engineers' $222.7 million contract for the New Lock went to a Kokosing-Alberici-Traylor team.
By Julie Strupp • Sept. 17, 2024