San Francisco International Airport delays $1B expansion plans indefinitely

The Terminal 3 West project was put on hold in April and again in October, and now is on hold indefinitely due to decreased revenue from lack of travel.

By Joe Bousquin , Zachary Phillips • Updated March 3, 2021

Virgin Hyperloop successfully tests human travel

The 107-mph test in Las Vegas represents a major step forward for the high-tech transit option, according to co-founder and CTO Josh Giegel.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 10, 2020

Skanska USA sued by local businesses for economic losses from Florida bridge shutdown

The law firm representing the five Pensacola, Florida-area businesses says it expects to file more lawsuits against the contractor.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 9, 2020

What's in store for contractors under a Biden presidency?

From infrastructure spending and union support to immigration, taxes and regulations, the construction industry will face a new set of challenges and opportunities under a Biden administration.

By Joe Bousquin , Kim Slowey • Nov. 7, 2020

Tutor Perini posts $1.4B Q3 revenue, highest in more than a decade

The COVID-19 pandemic has not significantly affected the company's operations, according to chairman and CEO Ron Tutor.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 5, 2020

Pursuing a better balance of risk for P3 projects

Public-private partnerships shouldn't be risk-free for contractors, just risk-appropriate, according to panelists at the Design-Build Institute of America's online conference.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 3, 2020

Border wall breakup: What would happen if Biden becomes president

If Joe Biden wins and makes good on his promise to stop the construction of the U.S.-Mexico border wall, the contractors involved won't have options other than packing up and going home.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 29, 2020

The gas tax that funds infrastructure projects is broken. The pandemic could end it.

As states and cities face budget crunches with gas tax revenues down, some are considering alternative ways to secure funding for infrastructure projects.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 28, 2020

Disasters waiting to happen: 5 major infrastructure projects in need of repair

From aging dams and deteriorating tunnels to deficient bridges and lead-filled drinking water lines, the U.S. has plenty of work to do when it comes to the quality of its infrastructure.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 27, 2020

A look at the actual dollars each state gets from the highway bill. (It's less than you think.)

While the recent FAST Act extension infused $13.6 billion into the Highway Trust Fund, it failed to provide clear-cut visibility that road builders can take to the bank for 2021.

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 22, 2020

New York City MTA inspector general wants reform of agency's contractor evaluation system

Carolyn Pokorny said that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's current contractor evaluation system allows subpar performance to be overrated.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 16, 2020

Houston Ship Channel Bridge officials hire new engineer

The Harris County Commissioners Court voted to move forward with COWI North America for $24.9 million as the replacement for FIGG Bridge Engineers, which was fired from the project in August.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 15, 2020

Honolulu transit officials reveal reason for canceled P3 procurement

The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation said the two bids it received would have made the project too expensive.

By Kim Slowey • Updated Dec. 17, 2020

Arena's steel joists are a big architectural win

Finding the right fit and design to achieve your architectural vision. 

Oct. 6, 2020

FDOT: Florida bridge repairs could take up to 6 months

As demolition continues on the bridge damaged during Hurricane Sally, three barges still need to be removed. In the meantime, replacement beams and piers are under construction to speed the reconstruction process.

By Kim Slowey , Zachary Phillips • Updated Oct. 5, 2020

Turner-Flatiron JV wins $2.27B San Diego airport contract

The team, which comprises two subsidiaries of German construction giant HOCHTIEF, has worked on previous airport projects together, including in San Francisco and Denver. 

By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 23, 2020

22 barges broke loose from Florida bridge project during Hurricane Sally, Skanska confirms

The firm, which said it made all necessary preparations before the storm hit last week, is contacting homeowners of properties where barges ran ashore.

By Kim Slowey • Updated Sept. 24, 2020

Engineer finds a portion of Texas border wall at risk of failing

Delivered as part of a lawsuit against We Build the Wall, a new report claims that Fisher Sand and Gravel's work on part of the U.S.-Mexico border wall was done without ensuring that it would not "cause more harm than good."

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 11, 2020

Brightline shaves almost a year from Florida rail project using precast tunnel system

Suggested by general contractor Granite Construction, the box-jack system will be used to install a tunnel near the Orlando International Airport in two weeks.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 4, 2020

Readers Respond: Contractors worried about future infrastructure work

Construction Dive readers are concerned about their infrastructure pipeline, with 83% of respondents to a recent survey saying they have seen civil projects delayed or halted due to coronavirus-related funding challenges.

By Jennifer Goodman • Aug. 27, 2020

California DOT repaves highway with recycled plastic bottles

Using TechniSoil Industrial's G5 binding agent, which includes liquefied plastic bottles, Caltrans replaced three lanes of roadway with 100% recycled materials, a first for the state.

By Joe Bousquin • Aug. 26, 2020

Take our survey: Are you concerned about a decline in infrastructure work?

Construction Dive wants to know if readers are experiencing a slowdown in civil projects due to the effects of COVID-19.

By Jennifer Goodman • Aug. 21, 2020

Infrastructure starts plummet 31% in July, other sectors make small gains

Nonresidential building gained 3%, providing some evidence that a recovery may be underway, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Another construction analyst was more bearish on the results. 

By Joe Bousquin • Aug. 19, 2020

Army Corps considers a floating border wall

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is soliciting information from contractors and others for a potential barrier to prevent swimmers and boaters from crossing the U.S.-Mexico border via the water. 

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 19, 2020

High-speed rail projects move forward despite coronavirus

Rail projects in Florida, Texas and California are proceeding even though the pandemic has left transportation agencies with uncertain budgets.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 14, 2020