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

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Top 5 stories from Construction Dive

Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.

By Construction Dive staff

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

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.

Oct. 1, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

NYC to build $6B in new jails using guaranteed maximum price contracts

Each of the four jails will be designed with a budget of more than $1 billion and will cap at a negotiated point, keeping the projects at or under budget.

By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 7, 2021

Why recovery won't come easily for small and medium-sized construction firms

Contractors must invest in digital technologies and clean up their balance sheets in order to benefit from the coming post-pandemic boom, writes a contech executive.

By Zaid Rahman • Sept. 1, 2021

Keeping workers safe on civil jobs

Infrastructure work, especially for projects involving moving traffic, is dangerous. It's crucial to recruit workers who are committed to safety.

By Jennifer Goodman • Aug. 31, 2021