Infrastructure: Page 81
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Kiewit wins $164M Honolulu container terminal project
The terminal is part of the Hawaii Department of Transportation's $850 million plan to update the state's harbors and ports.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 2, 2017 -
MI to use P3 to cut $1B highway project schedule by 10 years
MDOT will issue requests for qualifications before the end of the year, with the selection process wrapping up in the summer and fall of 2018.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 2, 2017 -
Deep Dive
This week in construction
We're looking at contractors' role in design, highway configurations for better traffic flow, and the latest construction spending and employment reports.
By Construction Dive staff • Oct. 2, 2017 -
Hudson River tunnel cost increases could add $800M to NY–NJ Port Authority's bill
The group's contribution to the project was supposed to represent 25% of costs, and the increases could raise the value of their share significantly.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 29, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Are P3s 'more trouble than they're worth'?
We recap our latest coverage of the method in light of the president's recent comments calling into question his stance on using private funds for public works.
By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 28, 2017 -
Trump walks back support of private spending on public infrastructure
The president told lawmakers P3s are "more trouble than they're worth," indicating state and local governments could be on the hook for the $1 trillion spend.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 28, 2017 -
Deep Dive
3 ways today's research will improve bridges of the future
New materials, novel construction techniques and advanced data capture are just a few of the tactics engineers today are using to increase bridges' lifespans.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 27, 2017 -
This concept timber tower would filter water in NYC
The tower's lattice structure is made up of a glulam helix, a structural steel core, a transparent PVC skin and a concrete base and stabilizing cables.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 27, 2017 -
Houston crews break ground on world's largest water treatment plant
The $1.35 billion expansion project will increase the facility's capacity from 80 million gallons per day currently to 400 million gallons by 2024.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 27, 2017 -
Boston's South End and Seaport District see major development
Heavy development activity in the Seaport District, in particular, has city officials looking at solutions for managing traffic congestion.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 27, 2017 -
Mott MacDonald to lead master plan for $10B JFK redevelopment
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has said the project could generate up to $7 billion in private investment.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 26, 2017 -
MD plans largest North American highway P3 yet
The $9 billion project includes expanding three major highways in the heavily trafficked Washington, DC, metro area.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 26, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How infrastructure can improve mass evacuations
The quality of highways, services and communications at the state and local levels can determine how efficient and effective a large-scale exodus can be.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 26, 2017 -
Edgemoor wins Kansas City Council vote for $1B KCI terminal
Selection committee documents revealed that the group was not the initial top pick for the airport upgrade, raising questions about the awards process.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 25, 2017 -
Hyperloop One's $85M investment raises valuation to $700M
The company still faces challenges from the hefty cost and difficult nature of acquiring land, as well as growing competition to develop the new transit type.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 25, 2017 -
Deep Dive
This week in construction
We examined how infrastructure can help in the event of natural disasters, innovations in bridge construction and the future of the American factory town.
By Construction Dive staff • Sept. 25, 2017 -
CA sues Trump to stop US–Mexico border wall
The lawsuit alleges the administration is sidestepping environmental standards and other laws to accelerate construction.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 22, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Can contractors force a written decision on a claim?
Bruce Jervis, editor of Construction Claims Advisor, discusses contractors' options under the Contract Disputes Act to appeal a "deemed denial" of a claim on a federal construction project.
By Bruce Jervis • Sept. 21, 2017 -
Deep Dive
A missing link: Connecting construction sites to the cloud
Contractors are trading fax machines and overnight couriers for real-time communication technology, raising new questions about access and security.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 21, 2017 -
Conservation group makes Oroville Dam construction recommendations
The February spillway failure caused the evacuation of 188,000 downstream residents and raised concerns over inspections and rebuilding techniques.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 21, 2017 -
McCarthy and PrecisionHawk partner on drone analysis software
The contractor will use the drone software maker’s platform to create 3-D and 4-D models for productivity tracking, site surveying, schedule management and more.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 20, 2017 -
Downtown Atlanta adds a 2.3-mile stretch of smart road
The $3 million project uses adaptive traffic signals, high-definition video and technology that gives emergency vehicles priority to improve traffic flow.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 20, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Contractors pick up the pieces after Harvey and Irma
We asked contractors and suppliers in the Gulf Coast and Florida how their operations have been impacted by the storms.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 20, 2017 -
Construction on MD's Purple Line can continue — for now
A U.S. District Court Judge has declined to rule immediately on a new request to stop construction of the 16-mile, 21-stop light-rail project.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 20, 2017 -
HI transit officials submit new plans for struggling $9B rail
The commuter rail project has faced allegations of mismanagement and the prospect of a $3 billion budget shortfall.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 20, 2017
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