California to fund $1.2B in port improvement projects

Most of the money will pay for upgrades at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 21, 2022

How small, diverse contractors can bridge the ‘capital gap’ on civil contracts

During a Construction Inclusion Week webinar, a Biden administration official outlined the challenges nontraditional companies face to borrow money after winning a federal job. 

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 21, 2022

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Labor crunch could ‘rob the US’ of critical infrastructure: McKinsey

The construction worker shortage will balloon as IIJA work ramps up, according to the analysis, but there are potential solutions.

By Julie Strupp • Oct. 20, 2022

Clean energy companies warn building standard change threatens wind, solar projects

“The stated goal of FEMA’s proposal is increased grid reliability, but when you needlessly make it harder to build resilient clean energy, the obvious effect is a reduction in reliability,” the Solar Energy Industries Association CEO said.

By Ethan Howland • Oct. 20, 2022

Bidding frenzy: 9 online platforms to find, track RFPs

Construction Dive rounds up the sites and services most used by contractors to acquire new work.

By Sebastian Obando • Oct. 18, 2022

Transportation leaders aim to boost equity in federal infrastructure efforts

More state DOTs have pledged to create prime contracting opportunities for historically disadvantaged businesses in IIJA work.

By Julie Strupp • Updated March 1, 2023

FHWA releases $60B to states, funds 3 new programs

Money from the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law last year, is making its way to jurisdictions.

By Julie Strupp • Oct. 13, 2022

Rising prices, labor shortages threaten infrastructure law implementation: DOT report

The Transportation Department must staff up to manage the IIJA’s many projects, but states and cities face worker shortages, the report said.

By Dan Zukowski • Oct. 11, 2022

2 contractors selected for temporary repairs to Florida’s Sanibel Causeway

The state DOT expects the 3-mile network of bridges wrecked by Hurricane Ian to be passable by the end of October.

By Julie Strupp • Updated Oct. 11, 2022

Why September’s hot jobs report is ‘terrible’ for construction

Surging employment, led by a rise in nonresidential workers and combined with slowing proposal activity, gave market watchers reason to be wary of the road ahead. 

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 10, 2022

7 tools to navigate IIJA funding

The $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a sprawling piece of legislation. These resources help contractors identify opportunities for new work.

By Julie Strupp • Oct. 7, 2022

Jacobs completes nearly 10 miles of $2.6B rail expansion in New York

Infrastructure expansion, such as the Long Island Rail Road project, should continue to boost Jacobs’ long-term business.

By Sebastian Obando • Oct. 6, 2022

September 2022 Project Wins: The country’s top contractors report their latest awards

Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders.

By Construction Dive Staff • Oct. 6, 2022

Micron earmarks $100B for chip plant near Syracuse

The chipmaker will build a new megafab in Clay, New York, with site preparation work slated to start in 2023.

By Sebastian Obando • Oct. 5, 2022

Texas awards $307M for 2 projects to build 14 miles of border wall

Southwest Valley Constructors and BFBC of Texas will manage the U.S.-Mexico barrier efforts.

By Julie Strupp • Oct. 4, 2022

BNSF plans $1.5B inland intermodal hub to ease port congestion

Instead of letting cargo crowd the docks in Los Angeles and Long Beach, the goal is to move goods further inland.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 4, 2022

Mortenson partners with robotics maker on solar projects

A Mortenson executive said a third of the company's revenue in recent years came from its renewable energy businesses.

By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 4, 2022

Skanska books $480M in airport, healthcare projects

The Swedish contractor added two high-profile contracts to its third quarter order bookings.

By Zachary Phillips • Updated Oct. 12, 2022

Hurricane Ian ravages Sanibel Causeway, other Florida infrastructure

Communities are still assessing the impact to roads, power lines, airports and more, with initial damage estimates topping $40 billion. 

By Julie Strupp • Sept. 30, 2022

Granite nabs 2 Texas highway jobs worth $107M

Following its completion of a section of the Grand Parkway around Houston, the contractor has picked up smaller road projects in the Lone Star State.

By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 28, 2022

$4B Capital Beltway project stalled as lead partner pulls out

Tutor Perini had been tapped to design and build the toll lanes in the Maryland and Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C., as part of a public-private partnership.

By Julie Strupp • Updated March 16, 2023

DOE opens $7B hydrogen hub funding opportunity, issues draft production standard

Six to 10 projects are to be developed with money from the infrastructure act.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 27, 2022

Tetra Tech trumps WSP bid for environmental firm RPS Group

The California-based contractor offered a 7.8% premium over the Canadian engineering giant’s price, but the fight may not be over.

By Julie Strupp • Sept. 26, 2022

Micron expands US memory chip production with $15B facility

The semiconductor manufacturer broke ground last week and expects the new plant to begin production in 2025.

By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 23, 2022

WSP completes environmental services purchase for $1.8B

The Montreal-based contractor is on a buying spree to meet strong demand for climate-related work.

By Julie Strupp • Sept. 22, 2022