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Holder Construction to manage $950M Nebraska airport expansion plan
The Eppley Airfield’s terminal in Omaha will almost double in square footage, and will feature more gates, streamlined security and a unified concourse.
By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 30, 2024 -
NJ study finds wide disparity in public construction contracts
Just 3.7% of prime contracts went to minority-owned businesses, while women won less than 10% of professional services dollars meted out by the state.
By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 30, 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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FHWA offers $729M for storm-damaged infrastructure
The funds will help states rebuild roads and bridges following natural disasters and extreme weather.
By Julie Strupp • Jan. 29, 2024 -
Sponsored by PCL Construction
Building climate-resilient infrastructure for tomorrow
PCL Construction pioneers climate-resilient infrastructure, addressing water scarcity and promoting sustainability with cutting-edge technology.
Jan. 29, 2024 -
What contractors need to know for 2024
It’s anyone’s guess what will happen in the next 12 months, but these insights from construction pros can help bring the year into focus.
By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 25, 2024 -
Robot worms, lasers, drones and AI: How ARPA-E wants to move the US power grid underground
The U.S. Department of Energy on Tuesday announced $34 million in funding to explore novel approaches to undergrounding to increase resiliency.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 24, 2024 -
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 -
2024 OUTLOOK
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 -
Project Milestones
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 -
Q&A
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 -
2024 OUTLOOK
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 -
Executive Moves
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 -
2024 OUTLOOK
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 -
Sponsored by Esri
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.
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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