Maryland DOT settles suit for paying a man less than women for same job

The state agency that oversees highway construction will give the worker $40,000 and a raise to bring his salary in line with his women counterparts.

By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 23, 2024

3 infrastructure trends for 2024

The civil sector will confront a shifting regulatory landscape, burgeoning digitalization and evolving procurement norms this year.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 23, 2024

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Top 5 stories from Construction Dive

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

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Gilbane breaks ground on $550M Philadelphia Amtrak station

The aging William H. Gray III 30th Street Station is one of the busiest intercity passenger railroad facilities in the U.S.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 23, 2024

Phoenix leads in manufacturing construction

The city has seen 14 major projects since 2020, and plants are cropping up in other areas with the labor pool to staff them, said a new report.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 18, 2024

TSMC delays $40B Arizona chip factory again

Despite a labor union deal last month, the Taiwanese chip maker highlighted skilled labor shortages and access to government funding as lingering issues.

By Sebastian Obando • Updated Jan. 19, 2024

PCL manager sets her sights high

Cheyanne Hammell helped renovate Toronto’s CN Tower, one of the world’s tallest freestanding structures.

By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 17, 2024

9 infrastructure megaprojects to watch

From railways to bridges to levees, these civil jobs with price tags in the billions will advance this year.

By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 16, 2024

California launches site to track $180B in infrastructure investment

While details on projects such as the state’s infamous high-speed rail line are scant, the map provides a broad overview of the work that is underway.

By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 12, 2024

These NYC transit projects are a top priority for Gov. Hochul in 2024

The governor's state-of-the-state address included plans for expanding rail and subway lines and efforts to improve safety for all road users.

By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 11, 2024

Balfour Beatty names US civil CFO

Jenni Kelley will be the next chief finance executive for the London-based builder’s infrastructure arm in the U.S.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 9, 2024

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

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

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

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