Will Trump's order to speed up infrastructure approvals work?

The White House hopes the action will shorten permitting time for major projects, but cooperation among agency heads is key.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 7, 2017

IA DOT tests novel piers for Mississippi River bridge crossing

The Y-shaped structures use intersecting steel and concrete, which pushed the project team to make a mockup to check performance.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 6, 2017

After Harvey, drones take flight over Houston

How the emerging technology performs during recovery and rebuilding efforts could have a significant impact on its long-term uptake.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 6, 2017

House approves bill to speed autonomous vehicle development

A bipartisan Senate group is planning similar legislation, and it's likely the two bills will come to a head over issues like job creation and safety.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 6, 2017

CA adds Samsung to list of companies testing self-driving cars

The electronics maker will participate in the state's Autonomous Vehicle Tester Program, though it has no plans yet to become a full-fledged automaker.

By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 6, 2017

DACA 'wind down' may exacerbate workplace skill shortages

Employers may not know who in their workforce will be impacted by the policy change until it's too late to adjust.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 6, 2017

Millennium Partners pitches Boston gondola to ease downtown traffic

Supporters of the proposed project point to similar systems in New York City and Portland, OR, as examples of successful aerial trams.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 6, 2017

Officials say Oroville Dam's design and construction caused spillway failure

The state likely could have found faults in the spillway if dam managers had used contemporary engineering standards to inspect the 50-year-old structure.

By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 6, 2017

Gordie Howe bridge officials push back bid deadline 4 months

Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority is continuing pre-construction work on the U.S. and Canadian sides of the future crossing.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 5, 2017

How to survive a government shutdown

With the government shutdown now in effect, federal contractors should reevaluate any outstanding projects that might be impacted.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 5, 2017

This week in construction

We're looking at how contractors should prepare for a potential budget impasse, what President Donald Trump's infrastructure executive order means, and more.

By Construction Dive staff • Sept. 4, 2017

Chao: Private investment will give states priority access to federal dollars

In a meeting with city and state officials this week, the transportation secretary shared more details on the administration's expected infrastructure spending plan.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 1, 2017

OR Gov. Brown signs $5.3B infrastructure spending bill

The measure will raise the state gas tax and add a tax on vehicle and bicycle sales, with the majority of funds going toward improving transit in Portland.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 1, 2017

OSHA proposes delay of crane operator rule to November 2018

The second extension since 2014 intends to give the industry and government officials more time to review the regulation.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 1, 2017

4 companies picked to build border wall prototypes

The winners were selected from more than 200 firms that submitted bids to build the 2,000-mile-long barrier between the U.S. and Mexico.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 31, 2017

The final nail in the coffin? Overtime rule is 'invalid,' court says

A federal judge has determined that the Labor Department didn't have the authority to increase the overtime salary threshold so drastically.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 31, 2017

CH2M loses $57M management deal for $2B Boston Green Line

The contractor was disqualified because its new parent, Jacobs Engineering, is bidding to build the light-rail extension.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 31, 2017

FHWA gives TX $25M in emergency funds for Hurricane Harvey repairs

More funding is likely, with roads and bridges in the state showing signs of failure after massive flooding caused by this week's storm.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 31, 2017

ARTBA: Purple Line legal troubles could hurt future P3s

The transportation association said the lower court judge who halted the light-rail's progress used a "rogue application" of environmental law.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 31, 2017

Advocates push feds to speed up autonomous vehicle legislation

The road to widespread adoption of connected and autonomous vehicle technology could be smoothed with a consistent set of federal rules.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 30, 2017

AGC: 70% of contractors are having trouble finding skilled labor

Companies are adding overtime, increasing reliance on subcontractors and employing new technology to reduce the load.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 30, 2017

AL eyes private sector for $850M Mobile bridge

In addition to a public-private partnership, state transportation officials are considering tolling, federal grants and gas taxes to finance the six-lane bridge.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 30, 2017

CA wants to boost individual municipal bond investment

The state is joining others using the website Neighborly to encourage residents to support local infrastructure.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 30, 2017

5 elements of a successful P3

All public-private partnerships are different, but a few factors achievable early on make some more likely to succeed.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 29, 2017

HI lawmakers look to fill $3B shortfall on $9.5B rail project

Without a new financing measure, the state might have to return an $800 million federal grant and may not receive additional funds promised.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 29, 2017