Infrastructure: Page 84
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Deep Dive
BIM cuts costs, but there is no US standard in sight
While other nations and some U.S. localities have BIM mandates, the country, as a whole, faces challenges reaching a single comprehensive standard.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 14, 2017 -
Trump administration seeks to speed up federal infrastructure funding process
The administration said it will also try to make clearer the requirements for federal funding at the start of the application process.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 14, 2017 -
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Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.
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Construction growth expected to hold
The Associated Builders and Contractors reported that the nonresidential construction backlog grew in Q3 and should continue to do so in the near term.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 13, 2017 -
Chicago transit officials name three bidders for $2.1B rail project
The project could break ground as early as 2019 and is expected to generate a total of 5,700 construction jobs.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 12, 2017 -
Construction poised for growth in 2018
The Dodge Momentum Index rose for a second-straight month, buoyed by gains in the commercial and institutional sectors.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 11, 2017 -
Port Authority authorizes $1B construction spend on NYC regional airports
Officials said the money will address much-needed upgrades at the region's airports, profits from which pay for upgrades to other assets.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 11, 2017 -
Report: Feds will allocate more transportation funds to states that raise taxes to pay for infrastructure
Infrastructure plans have fallen by the wayside as the Trump administration has prioritized repeal of Obamacare, tax reform and other initiatives.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 11, 2017 -
NJ's Bayonne Bridge project over budget, raising cost to $1.7B
The project, which involves elevating a steel bridge without causing huge traffic delays, received an additional $350 to $400 million in funding.
By Laurie Cowin • Dec. 11, 2017 -
US infrastructure not 'crumbling,' report says
The RAND Corp. study states that neither the overall quality of infrastructure, nor spending on public works has experienced a significant decline.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 8, 2017 -
Congress passes spending bill extension, temporarily avoids government shutdown
The short-term bill maintains existing spending levels and policies, but Congress will likely see another face-off over the budget later this month.
By Mary Tyler March • Dec. 8, 2017 -
Elon Musk's Boring Company unveils plans for Los Angeles tunnel system
The 6.5-mile-long tunnel would run between Los Angeles and Culver City, CA, and could eventually carry travelers at speeds of up to 130 mph.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 8, 2017 -
Syracuse, NY tunnel could cost $4B, take 10 years to build
The most expensive option would involve construction of a 2.6-mile tunnel that would require the acquisition of 42 parcels of land.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 6, 2017 -
Nashville mayor offers details on $936M underground tunnel
The transit tunnel, which will accommodate rapid bus and light rail traffic, is part of Nashville Mayor Megan Barry's $5.2 billion Let's Move Nashville initiative.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 5, 2017 -
LA Metro breaks ground on $1.5B Gold Line LRT extension
Construction of the line will create almost 17,000 jobs, $2.6 billion in economic output and approximately $40 million in tax revenue for Los Angeles County.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 5, 2017 -
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 -
Dive Awards
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 -
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 -
Dive Awards
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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OpinionWhy 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
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