Biden mandates PLAs on federal projects

In a win for organized labor, the president enacted new labor requirements on federal construction projects over $35 million.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 4, 2022

Tunneling robot speeds installation of underground utilities

Petra's boring technology uses thermal spallation drilling to tunnel through bedrock without touching it. 

By Mary Salmonsen • Feb. 2, 2022

5 ways COVID-19 has changed airport design and construction

The pandemic has left its mark on air travel, including the physical infrastructure that enables it. Here's what contractors need to know.

By Julie Strupp • Feb. 1, 2022

Pittsburgh bridge collapse raises questions, funding concerns

The Fern Hollow Bridge's poor inspection rating and the way in which it collapsed point to signs of long-standing issues, per local news reports.

By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 1, 2022

State DOTs want minimal interference from feds on IIJA funds

A letter from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials defended states' authority to choose how they allocate new infrastructure act money.

By Julie Strupp • Feb. 1, 2022

What contractors need to know for the year ahead

While market observers still see plenty of challenges on the horizon, they are optimistic about the new year, this roundup of Construction Dive stories shows.

Jan. 27, 2022

Intel to build 2 Ohio semiconductor factories worth $20B

Following disrupted supply chains and competitor advancements in Arizona, the tech giant is looking to gain ground.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 26, 2022

Sector watch: Infrastructure outlook dependent on IIJA

Industry sources remain hopeful for a strong 2022, but say it depends on the effectiveness of the federal government.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 26, 2022

Buttigieg rebuffs infrastructure law being a 'White guy employment act'

"You look at the jobs we're going to create, and yeah, they have been traditionally White and male, but it doesn't have to stay that way," the transportation secretary said on cable news last week.

By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 25, 2022

USACE announces plans for $23B in federal funding

The IIJA and Disaster Relief Act money will go toward Army civil projects in the Florida Everglades and a critical waterway in Michigan, among other jobs.

By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 25, 2022

White House coalition to pursue wide-ranging building performance policies

The partnership aims to advance energy and emissions regulations over the next two years that will cover nearly 20% of U.S. buildings, including those that are already built.

By Maria Rachal • Jan. 25, 2022

Construction's hottest sectors for 2022

Despite the challenges of COVID-19, supply chain issues and labor shortages, these verticals are expected to explode in 2022.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 25, 2022

Sector watch: Billions of dollars set to boost US port projects in 2022

Federal aid will support future capital improvement programs as the demand for these crucial links in the supply chain continues to grow.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 24, 2022

Denver airport gets green light for final phase of Great Hall expansion plan

The additional funding will bring the total cost of the project to more than $2 billion, almost three times its original budget.

By Jeffrey Steele • Jan. 18, 2022

$26.5B from IIJA targets bridge repair, replacement projects

The Bridge Formula Program, announced last week, is expected to help improve 15,000 highway bridges nationwide.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 18, 2022

White House urges states to name infrastructure coordinators

To help smooth the rollout of the IIJA, White House Senior Infrastructure Advisor Mitch Landrieu suggested that task forces can help state leaders voice their needs.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 18, 2022

Report: New York City's MTA must improve construction project record keeping

Some of the transit agency's construction jobs had an abysmal record retention rate, with one as low as 21%, according to its inspector general.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 12, 2022

I-40 bridge shutdown 'could have been prevented' with the right technology

Engineering experts say that computer analysis and more rigorous inspections could have averted the monthslong closure of the major Memphis, Tennessee, transportation route. 

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Jan. 12, 2022

The 5 contech trends that will power jobsites in 2022

From data usage to 3D printing and more, construction tech is poised to blast off this year.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 12, 2022

Despite new federal ruling, Alabama proceeds with plans to build prisons with COVID-19 relief funds

The Treasury Department's ruling said that American Rescue Plan funds generally may not be used to build prisons.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 12, 2022

2022's biggest construction conferences

Many in-person industry events are back on this year. Here is the full rundown.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 12, 2022

Los Angeles' iconic 6th Street Viaduct project reaches engineering milestone

The bridge, commonly recognized for its appearance in the movie "Grease," is being rebuilt after it became vulnerable to earthquakes.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 11, 2022

7 things we know (so far) about the infrastructure act

While much of the spending package is still coming into focus, there’s a lot that construction leaders can start planning for.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 11, 2022

3 major East Coast tunnel projects move forward

Key commuter and freight passages in Maryland, Virginia and the New York City area, such as the Hudson Tunnel, are getting approvals, funding and more.

By George Kevin Jordan • Jan. 11, 2022

Economic outlook: The issues that will boost, challenge construction in 2022

Obstacles including inflation, pricing woes, omicron and more will continue into the new year, as developers face a now-or-never moment to build. 

By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 10, 2022