WSP reports lower profits but higher revenue, adds RPS Group to buying spree

The Montreal-based contractor hopes the acquisition will bolster its environmental strategy.

By Julie Strupp • Aug. 9, 2022

AECOM raises guidance amid higher profits, lower revenue

Backlog at the 10th largest U.S. contractor increased by 3.5% to $41.1 billion, but COVID-19 in China and industry staffing shortages remain as challenges.

By Joe Bousquin • Aug. 9, 2022

Virginia regulators approve Dominion Energy’s $9.8B offshore wind farm

The 2.6-GW project will be the largest wind farm in the U.S. and the first with diversity hiring requirements, the Sierra Club noted.

By Larry Pearl • Aug. 8, 2022

Skanska, Traylor Bros. break ground on $1.56B Portal North Bridge

The rail project, a critical part of the larger Gateway Program, will accelerate freight and commute times for NJ Transit and Amtrak riders.

By Julie Strupp • Aug. 8, 2022

Industry groups hit the road to promote engineering, public works careers

The campaign will spotlight the need for workers to help address the country’s pressing infrastructure challenges.

By Jennifer Goodman • Aug. 4, 2022

White House details infrastructure act progress

Fact sheets break down funding and projects by state, more than eight months after the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act became law.

By Julie Strupp • Aug. 4, 2022

Granite chalks up 3 highway wins for combined $78M

The firm nabbed the projects in California and Texas as part of its new “home market” strategy.

By Joe Bousquin • Aug. 3, 2022

High-speed rail efforts in the US: a history

Decades of plans and money have so far failed to bring a bullet train to the United States. Three projects that are underway hope to change that. 

By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 2, 2022

These 6 US-Mexico border projects are funded by the IIJA

The federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act sets aside $3.4 billion to shore up land ports of entry.

By Julie Strupp • Aug. 2, 2022

Jacobs reports higher profits, more backlog but forecasts weak fourth quarter

The Dallas-based technical, professional and construction services firm beat both earnings and revenue estimates, but lowered its guidance for Q4.

By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 2, 2022

$31B Texas ‘Ike Dike’ moves ahead with Senate approval

The massive seawall and coastal restoration project designed to protect the Houston area still needs funding, however.

By Julie Strupp • Aug. 1, 2022

DOE extends $2.5B loan to build 3 EV battery factories

The loan would aid construction of new facilities in Ohio, Tennessee and Michigan.

By Matthew Thibault • Aug. 1, 2022

Why rotating telehandlers are changing construction

Discover the solution contractors rely on to get projects done faster, safer and with less labor.

Aug. 1, 2022

Granite’s Q2 profit, revenue dip as company continues strategic shift

The Watsonville, California-based civil contractor said the infrastructure act remains a bright spot ahead as it battles labor woes and works through less profitable projects.

By Julie Strupp • July 29, 2022

CHIPS Act passes House, secures $52B for semiconductor industry

Several massive manufacturing-related construction projects are depending on the act in order to move forward.

By Matthew Thibault , Sebastian Obando • July 28, 2022

Buttigieg: $84B in IIJA transportation grants awarded so far

During a recent House hearing, the Transportation Secretary talked Amtrak expansion plans, high-speed rail projects and the nation’s readiness for anticipated EV sales growth.

By Dan Zukowski • July 26, 2022

Biden, DOT propose Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program updates

The goal is to make it easier for small and disadvantaged businesses to compete for federal infrastructure contracts.

By Julie Strupp • July 26, 2022

Dodge economist: Recession may be 'fairly short'

A new report acknowledges tumultuous market conditions but highlights infrastructure spending and an emphasis on broadband as strong points.

By Matthew Thibault • July 26, 2022

Balfour Beatty lands plethora of projects in California

The London-based firm is focusing on small- and medium-sized education and federal builds.

By Matthew Thibault • July 25, 2022

Boring Co. misses proposal deadline on San Bernardino project

The company opened its first destination station for the Las Vegas Loop, but didn’t further pursue a California project.

By Zachary Phillips • July 21, 2022

Biden announces executive actions on resilient infrastructure, offshore wind

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is providing a funding boost for the president’s climate initiatives.

By Julie Strupp • July 21, 2022

New York civil engineers give state's infrastructure a 'C' grade

The state's push to improve its bridges has helped, but 10% of spans are still in poor condition.

By Sebastian Obando • July 19, 2022

AECOM selected by Arizona DOT to develop EV charging station plan

The statewide initiative is funded through the federal infrastructure act.

By Julie Strupp • July 19, 2022

Bureau of Land Management OKs California solar project

The sprawling Oberon Solar Project will create 750 union construction jobs and power nearly 150,000 homes, the federal agency said.

By Julie Strupp • July 18, 2022

What contractors need to know about IIJA’s construction tech carve-outs

Two programs funnel federal dollars to advance the use of technology in construction, but there are key differences, experts said.

By Matthew Thibault • July 13, 2022