Analysts: Infrastructure, modularization, resiliency top industry drivers

While a recession is likely on the horizon, several segments of the construction industry will experience massive growth in the next few years, say experts from McKinsey and Dodge.

By Jennifer Goodman • June 11, 2019

Accelerated bridge construction demo, replacement over I-95 done in 2 weeks

Traditional methods to install two new spans over one of Connecticut's most congested areas in Stamford could have taken two years, its governor said.

By Kim Slowey • June 11, 2019

FAA sees $17.7B proposed for 2020, allocates $840M grants

In addition to President Donald Trump's whopping proposed allocation for the Federal Aviation Administration, the agency's airport improvement grants will go to more than 380 airports in 47 states.

By Kim Slowey • June 11, 2019

Trump signs $19B disaster aid bill, including billions for infrastructure, resiliency

A portion of the new package will go toward rebuilding military facilities damaged in the last three years.

By Kim Slowey • June 10, 2019

Jobsite managers embrace robotics

Rather than feeling replaced by machines, workers and unions see artificial intelligence as an ally against such issues as labor shortages, precision and productivity, presenters at ENR FutureTech said.

By Jennifer Goodman • June 6, 2019

Florida lawmaker questions state DOT weather-related delays

Following a local media investigation that found DOT-approved delays have added 41 years to projects, a state senator has prompted the governor to call for greater scrutiny on contractor extensions.

By Kim Slowey • June 5, 2019

New York MTA calls for 10% design, engineering fee reduction

The transit authority, which faces a $1 billion budget overrun, said it will adjust future payments to contractors that do not respond to its request.

By Kim Slowey • June 5, 2019

Mapping the coronavirus impact on US construction

New Jersey changed its stance on construction and ordered a closing of all nonessential jobsites as of Friday night. See where all 50 states currently stand.

By Construction Dive Team • Updated April 24, 2020

With no tax abatements, Las Vegas-SoCal rail delayed 2 years

Virgin Trains USA said the tax incentives are a key part of the $4 billion high-speed rail system's financing package.

By Kim Slowey • June 4, 2019

Fluor-Balfour Beatty JV wins $1.7B Dallas highway contract

The Pegasus Link Constructors JV beat out two other teams to win the 11-mile I-635 widening and reconstruction project.

By Kim Slowey • June 2, 2019

Private border wall project continues after cease-and-desist order

We Build the Wall is back to work on a roughly 1-mile stretch, saying a New Mexico city's claim that permits are inadequate is political.

By Kim Slowey • Updated May 30, 2019

Model-based approach smooths twists and turns of Texas linear park project

Converting an active drainage ditch to a cultural centerpiece in San Antonio required collaborative risk mitigation by Sundt, HDR and others.

By Kathleen Brown • May 29, 2019

Port of Alaska, short on cash, moving forward with portion of $2B modernization

Officials plan to use the $60 million they currently have on hand to fund the first year of construction.

By Kim Slowey • May 29, 2019

Federal judge blocks construction of 2 border wall projects worth $1B

The preliminary injunction in California pertains only to the projects set to use diverted military funds, in Arizona and New Mexico.

By Kim Slowey • May 28, 2019

Virgin Trains taps contractors for $4B South Florida-Orlando expansion

The rail company formerly known as Brightline selected Hubbard Construction, Wharton-Smith and others to work on its 170-mile Phase 2 extension.

By Kim Slowey • May 23, 2019

Las Vegas selects Musk's Boring Co. for underground people mover

The $48.7 million contract includes design and construction of passenger stations and tunnels spanning the length of the convention center.

By Kim Slowey • Updated May 24, 2019

California sues feds over $1B canceled bullet train funds

The Federal Railroad Administration's decision to revoke the grant for the under-construction project was "arbitrary and capricious," the lawsuit alleges.

By Kim Slowey • Updated May 23, 2019

APTA: San Francisco's Transbay authority has internal management, project delivery challenges

The American Public Transportation Association's review suggests that the authority correct staff shortages, cost oversight and more before launching the next, $4 billion phase of Salesforce Transit Center work.

By Kim Slowey • May 15, 2019

$187M border wall contract canceled in wake of bid protest

The Army Corps of Engineers rescinded its award to Barnard Construction after admitting that it had improperly excluded other contractors from bidding.

By Kim Slowey • May 14, 2019

Kiewit tapped for $1.4B Seattle-area light-rail extension

A Sound Transit committee recommended the firm's proposal, which came in $300 million below estimates.

By Jennifer Goodman • May 14, 2019

Pentagon directs another $1.5B to border wall construction

Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said this amount, which follows a $1 billion allocation in March, is the last reprogramming of military funds for U.S.-Mexico border infrastructure.

By Kim Slowey • May 14, 2019

12 contractors shortlisted for $5B of border wall contracts

The Army Corps of Engineers authorized the firms to bid on design-build and design-bid-build contracts for barriers, access roads, levee walls and more.

By Kim Slowey • May 13, 2019

Texas DOT proposes $8B highway plan, overhaul of I-35 through Austin

The city's local planning organization has already committed $400,000 to the project in the hopes of moving it along. 

By Kim Slowey • May 10, 2019

What future high-speed rail developers can learn from the California bullet train

Privately funded projects can better withstand political winds and private investors are set up to perform more intensive due diligence. 

By Kim Slowey • May 9, 2019

CBP seeks public input on replacement of 78 more miles of US-Mexico barrier

U.S. Customs and Border Protection's proposal for border wall replacement falls in environmentally sensitive areas in California and Arizona.

By Kim Slowey • May 9, 2019