Feds secure $227M for DC's Arlington Memorial Bridge rehab

Kiewit will perform the bridge work under a $192 million design-build contract, with construction slated to begin next fall.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 5, 2017

Project of the Year: C.W. Matthews' Interstate 85 bridge replacement

When an unexpected disaster hit the busy stretch of highway, C.W. Matthews jumped in and worked nonstop, completing reconstruction work one month ahead of schedule.

By Mary Tyler March • Dec. 4, 2017

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Top 5 stories from Construction Dive

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

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Kiewit: Phase two of Oroville Dam repairs expected to be more difficult

​The next set of repairs involves work to the dam's main and emergency spillways, which are expected to wrap up by early 2018.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 4, 2017

Groundbreaking of the Year: Delta Air Lines terminal at LaGuardia Airport

The $4 billion terminal overhaul aims to maximize gate flexibility and bring one of the world's busiest airports up to 21st century standards.

By Mary Tyler March • Dec. 4, 2017

Elon Musk competing to build downtown Chicago express 'transit loop'

The system must have a 20-minute travel time between downtown Chicago and O'Hare International Airport and be accessible to other transit.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 1, 2017

Going underground: the power of burying electrical lines

Following extreme weather events, many people may wait days or even weeks for power to be restored due to the time needed to repair downed power lines.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 30, 2017

Los Angeles mayor to announce "28 by 28" transit initiative for Olympics

Projects will include light rail and bus rapid transit improvement and expansion, as well as highway improvement and widening.

By Laurie Cowin • Nov. 30, 2017

Contractors push back against Minneapolis light-rail bid ban

The Metropolitan Council is banning 36 companies from bidding on the $1.9 billion project, a move the council says will make the bidding process fairer.  

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 30, 2017

Why a shared digital infrastructure is crucial for smart cities

As the world urbanizes and cities serve an increasing number of people, the importance of well-designed and robust infrastructure rises as well. 

By Hanan Markovich • Nov. 29, 2017

Report: Speedy regulatory approvals, P3s would aid US infrastructure

Most people believe that taxpayers view infrastructure spending as "wasteful," according to a Forbes study.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 29, 2017

Feds question cracks in rebuilt Oroville Dam spillway

California officials said the cracks were expected as part of the new and stronger design and would not affect the spillway negatively.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 29, 2017

Chuck Schumer pushes back against federal gas tax hike

The Senate Minority Leader said he would rather see infrastructure funded by taxes from the repatriation of corporate earnings.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 28, 2017

On track: 5 of the nation's most prominent rail projects

Construction Dive takes a look back at where some of the year's most prominent rail projects have been and where they're going.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 28, 2017

IA reports 10 deaths in work zone crashes so far this year

State transportation officials said speeding and distracted driving behaviors like texting have contributed to dangerous conditions in roadwork areas.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 28, 2017

Atlanta children's health system reveals $1.3B campus master plan

The new medical campus in Brookhaven, GA, will be the most expensive facility built in the state's history.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 27, 2017

Construction on $1.2B IA bridge on schedule

Crews are now underway with the second phase of the project, which includes construction of the I-74 bridge and reconstruction of a portion of the highway.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 27, 2017

5 workers injured on CA bullet train site, officials investigating

The incident is yet another in a string of challenges the San Francisco-Los Angeles high-speed rail line has faced since its inception.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 22, 2017

Atlanta passes infrastructure ordinance to support EV charging

The new regulations require builders to install electrical infrastructure in new buildings that can support electric vehicle charging. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 22, 2017

Alaskan company cuts deal with China for trans-Alaska gas line

Although line construction will be the U.S.' responsibility, China may fabricate some of the gas line's modules and ship them to Alaska.  

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 21, 2017

Verification and Validation: can you afford not to?

How well implemented V & V process can overcome numerous issues commonly experienced on railway projects and is a cornerstone of good project management. 

By Simon Hughes • Nov. 21, 2017

Boston taps new contractor for $2B Green Line light-rail extension

The winning bidder, GLX Constructors, said it would bring back part of a bike lane, elevators and a maintenance facility the MBTA eliminated to cut costs. 

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 20, 2017

Kiewit consortium's I-70 expansion in CO will cost $2.2B

Kiewit Meridiam Partners has agreed to pay for most potential cost overruns, while the state Transportation Department will pay for a portion of the project with tolls.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 20, 2017

Foxconn requests AV lane as part of $10B WI factory deal

State transportation officials say they have submitted an application to the federal government to assess the resources needed to procure an AV lane.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 17, 2017

Trump's $1 trillion infrastructure plan set for January rollout

The plan would see at least $200 billion in federal spending for road and bridge work, with a goal of spurring hundreds of billions more in outside investment.

By Kim Slowey , Mary Tyler March • Nov. 17, 2017

Hyperloop firm partners with CO to create high-speed tube system in Denver

Unlike other commuter hyperloop proposals, Arrivo's system would transport travelers — and their cars — up to 200 mph.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 16, 2017