High-speed rail projects would get $205B boost via new bill

The American High-Speed Rail Act, introduced by House Democrats, would invest in federal grants, incentivize private funding and prioritize support for regions underserved by air travel.

By Chris Teale • March 17, 2021

Hawaii labor union demands HART rehire laid-off workers

The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation laid off employees without giving proper notice, the Hawaii Government Employers Association alleges.

By Zachary Phillips , Kim Slowey • Updated March 31, 2021

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ASCE webinar addresses infrastructure resiliency, technology

"Technology is giving us more tools today than you can possibly imagine to do infrastructure assessment," said a panelist at a recent American Society of Civil Engineers webinar.

By Kim Slowey • March 10, 2021

Buttigieg says infrastructure faces a 'once-in-a-lifetime moment' as bridges, roads get C- grade

Speaking at the unveiling of the American Society of Civil Engineers' infrastructure report card yesterday, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said now is the time to fix America’s crumbling infrastructure.

By Joe Bousquin • March 4, 2021

New York City to restart $17B of capital construction projects

The city halted all design work on its public projects when the COVID-19 pandemic began, and restarting them will provide a shot in the arm for its recovery, officials said.

By Kim Slowey • March 3, 2021

Granite sees opportunity from federal stimulus, addresses accounting irregularities

The contractor, whose heavy civil unit issues prompted subpoenas from the Securities and Exchange Commission, also reported yesterday $2.6 billion in revenue for the nine months ending Sept. 30.

By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 26, 2021

Florida DOT called out Skanska just hours after barge strike

The Florida Department of Transportation called the contractor's storm preparation efforts and response "totally unacceptable."

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 25, 2021

AECOM, Ferrovial to develop Florida vertiport network

The stations for electric aircraft that take off and land vertically will be built in major population centers in the state.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 24, 2021

In $1B deal, Autodesk acquires water infrastructure software firm Innovyze

The California-based software maker also launched a digital twin program that it wants AEC professionals to beta test.

By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 24, 2021

Release of Biden's infrastructure plan details delayed

The president is expected to lay out his infrastructure plan and other priorities during an address to Congress, which has been pushed back a few weeks.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 24, 2021

Biden calls union reps 'real friends,' seeks their infrastructure input

The president yesterday met with the leaders of several construction-related unions, nominated a new head of the National Labor Relations Board and bolstered his apprenticeship initiative. 

By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 18, 2021

ASCE lauds 9 outstanding civil projects

From entertainment venues to bridges and coastal walls, these projects selected by the American Society of Civil Engineers are major contributors to their local communities.

By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 11, 2021

Brightline SoCal rail project still on track despite financing, cost issues

The project, which is set to break ground this year, has seen recent cost estimates jump from $5 billion to $8 billion.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 11, 2021

AECOM, Jacobs post year-over-year revenue gains

While both firms grew their top-line numbers, AECOM's sequential backlog shrunk by 3.5%.

By Joe Bousquin , Zachary Phillips • Feb. 10, 2021

Socially responsible investing is poised to intersect with construction

On a virtual panel, AEC pros from Jacobs, Skanska and President Joe Biden's infrastructure committee discussed the rise of sustainable investment and how it's impacting construction.

By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 8, 2021

Workers' group calls out OSHA, demands tougher COVID-19 standards

"People have been exposed unnecessarily," U.S. Rep. Andy Levin said yesterday during a press event with the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health.

By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 4, 2021

Buttigieg DOT confirmation boosts hope for massive infrastructure investment

Several industry groups and officials said the former South Bend, Indiana, mayor's experience in local government will serve him well as Transportation Secretary. 

By Chris Teale • Feb. 3, 2021

Biggest losers, winners of construction jobs by state

Texas saw the biggest decline in total construction jobs since the pandemic began while Virginia gained the most. 

By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 2, 2021

Wall Street, public construction firms eager for Biden's infrastructure push

Investors and publicly traded contractors are betting that the new administration's focus on Building Back Better will be a boon to business and to stock prices, which already are rising. 

By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 2, 2021

Fluor looks to reduce risk, increase oil and gas presence

The construction and engineering firm said it's also poised to take advantage of President Joe Biden's potential multitrillion-dollar infrastructure plan.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 1, 2021

Rebuilding an economy and growing diversity and inclusion

Simplify workforce and business compliance tracking and reporting so you can focus on what you do best – construction.

Feb. 1, 2021

Feds study Baltimore-Washington maglev train route

The Federal Railroad Administration indicated the area is prime for the first leg of the future Washington-New York line, which could create as many as 195,000 construction jobs.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 28, 2021

Buttigieg nomination for DOT advances to final round

Members of the Senate Commerce Committee voted 21-3 to move Pete Buttigieg's nomination to the full Senate, which could vote on the matter before the week’s end.

By Chris Teale • Updated Jan. 28, 2021

California rail authority announces $1.4B cost increase, COVID-19-induced delays

The California High-Speed Rail Authority announced the Central Valley line's cost will increase from $12.4 billion to $13.8 billion, and that the pandemic has impacted both the schedule and costs.

By Kim Slowey • Updated Feb. 9, 2021

How much federal funding will each state DOT receive?

California and Texas state DOTs will receive the most money from the COVID-19 emergency relief measure, with $918 million and $914 million, respectively. 

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 20, 2021