Infrastructure: Page 87
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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 -
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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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
White House to meet with state and local transit officials
Attendees will discuss ways to finance President Donald Trump's proposed $1 trillion infrastructure spend.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 29, 2017
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