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Schedule, contract price set for $2.6B San Diego Airport terminal project
The Turner and Flatiron joint venture will likely begin construction on the Terminal 1 replacement in November.
By Julie Strupp • Oct. 11, 2021 -
Skanska requests an additional $50M for Pensacola bridge repairs, wins separate $81M Florida project
In addition, a judge fined the contractor $92,000 for allegedly destroying evidence related to Hurricane Sally on executives' cell phones.
By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 7, 2021 -
Intel breaks ground on 2 Arizona chip plants worth $20B
The company plans to gain ground via U.S-based manufacturing in the face of a massive semiconductor shortage.
By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 6, 2021 -
Alabama to use COVID-19 relief to help construct $1.3B worth of prisons
Gov. Kay Ivey has received sharp criticism for her use of American Rescue Plan funds, including an appeal to the Treasury Department to halt the move.
By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 6, 2021 -
FMI predicts design-build will continue to grow, despite tough economic environment
Increased demand and spending is on the horizon for the delivery method, even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, a new study found.
By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 5, 2021 -
MassDOT chooses design for $1.7B Allston Pike project
The replacement will include revamped train, highway and pedestrian infrastructure through the Boston neighborhood.
By Jeffrey Steele • Oct. 5, 2021 -
Construction industry leaders urge House to pass infrastructure bill
For now, the much-debated legislation is stuck in political limbo.
By Julie Strupp • Oct. 5, 2021 -
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Construction's top stories by the numbers
From top commercial contractors to tax-saving strategies and the priciest sports venues of all time, here is a roundup of nine of Construction Dive's most-read stories this year.
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Gov. Hochul must resolve Cuomo Bridge dispute, build trust, contractors warn
The companies that built the $4 billion project say they will refuse to work with the state of New York again if they aren’t paid back for cost overruns.
By Julie Strupp • Sept. 28, 2021 -
Report: P3 megaprojects often lose money for contractors
In projects where they take on design liability, construction firms tend to see significantly less profit compared to those that share risk, according to a new study.
By Jeffrey Steele • Sept. 28, 2021 -
Deep Dive
Is climate change a worker safety issue?
Many employers do not have plans in place to deal with workplace hazards presented by extreme weather events.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 28, 2021 -
Federal contractors, subs to be vaccinated by Dec. 8
A construction industry trade group said that although COVID-19 vaccinations are important for the workforce, the new regulations will hamper already overburdened firms.
By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 27, 2021 -
LafargeHolcim partners with Army Corps of Engineers in construction waste research
The $3.4 million deal will cement the Corps' Engineer Research and Development Center into a partnership with Geocycle to study reusing waste materials from construction.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 22, 2021 -
Ignored warnings, deferred maintenance caused Michigan dams to collapse
A new report details how the Edenville and Sanford dams failed after intense rainfall last summer.
By Julie Strupp • Sept. 20, 2021 -
Enbridge ordered to pay $3.3M for construction mistake on Line 3 replacement project
The energy company breached a protected aquifer when it constructed a trench and drove sheet piling 18 feet deeper than allowed, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 20, 2021 -
Construction of Maryland's much-delayed Purple Line to resume early next year
The state plans to pick a new contractor and finalize the cost to finish building the rail line by December.
By Julie Strupp • Sept. 16, 2021 -
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School districts hesitate to use ARP funding for construction
The tight spending deadline and issues finding contractors make it difficult for districts to use American Rescue Plan funds to renovate or build new facilities.
By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 14, 2021 -
California lawmakers withhold $4.2B from high-speed rail project
Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature project, which has seen pushback at the state level, could gain momentum via new federal funding.
By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 14, 2021 -
LSU, Louisiana Tech launch infrastructure-focused engineering research center
The facility will study materials and how they perform in civil projects.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 14, 2021 -
Hyperloop company Swisspod to build testing facility in Colorado
The subterranean tech is lauded by public transit advocates, but still faces significant hurdles as a viable transportation method.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 14, 2021 -
Texas commission recommends 2 contractors for state border wall project
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's plan is coming closer to reality with the selection of a joint venture made of Huitt-Zollars/Michael Baker International.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 13, 2021 -
Feds to require that large employers mandate coronavirus vaccine
The requirements will impact some 80 million workers in private sector businesses, in addition to many federal employees and contractors, the White House said.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 9, 2021 -
$3.5 trillion budget resolution could increase penalties for labor violations
An aspect of the PRO Act decried by construction groups could make it into the reconciliation bill.
By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 8, 2021 -
Ida's devastation leads to renewed calls for federal infrastructure spending
The storm's historic flooding ravaged a large portion of the eastern U.S. last week, prompting a new sense of urgency among some elected leaders.
By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 7, 2021 -
The Boring Co. wants to build an underground transit loop in flood-prone Fort Lauderdale. Can it be done?
Transportation experts say the project is possible, but building a tunnel under South Florida is expensive. "You can engineer yourself out of any problem," said one expert, but it comes at a cost.
By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 7, 2021