The brave new world of construction recruiting

Inspiring young adults to pursue a career in construction is one of the biggest battles the industry faces. Here's how companies are finding new workers today.

By Debbie Reslock • July 26, 2017

UPDATE: DOL publishes RFI on FLSA overtime rule

Could the Labor Department's request for information on the overtime rule mean a major pro-business shift?

By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 25, 2017

CA Gov. Brown OKs $17B Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta tunnel

By directing water from the Sacramento River into two, 35-mile tunnels, water will flow more readily into the southern part of the state.

By Kim Slowey • July 25, 2017

NY Gov. Cuomo announces details of $5.6B rail initiative

The Long Island Rail Road upgrade includes 100 transportation-related capital projects, some of which have been in the works for 70 years.

By Kim Slowey • July 25, 2017

Offsite construction — what you need to know

We're digging in to offsite, including projects and companies using the method, trends shaping the space and important definitions.

By Hallie Busta , Mary Tyler March • July 24, 2017

NY–NJ Port Authority green lights $4B Delta LaGuardia terminal

The carrier's project will cost about as much as the central terminal replacement currently underway at the New York City airport.

By Kim Slowey • July 24, 2017

WA lawmakers fail to reach deal on $4B construction budget

In its third overtime session, the legislature could not agree on water-rights rules — a piece that made the proposed capital budget a nonstarter for Republicans.

By Kim Slowey • July 24, 2017

This week in construction

We dug into trench safety, secure design for learning spaces, the role of apprenticeships in today's labor market and more.

By Hallie Busta , Mary Tyler March • July 24, 2017

WSP, Texas A&M partner to research transportation tech

The initiative will also train students in the latest traffic and connected and automated vehicle technology.

By Kim Slowey • July 24, 2017

Elon Musk says government gave 'verbal' OK to NYC–DC hyperloop

White House officials confirmed they have been in talks with Musk's tunnel-boring company about the project, but costs and a timeline have not yet been revealed.

By Kim Slowey • July 21, 2017

EPA invites 12 projects to apply for WIFIA loans

A total of 43 projects applied for a piece of the agency's $1.5 billion in low-interest funding through the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act.

By Kim Slowey • July 21, 2017

House panel unanimously approves self-driving car measure

The bill would enable thousands of autonomous vehicles to take to the roads as federal regulators work out comprehensive safety guidelines.

By Kim Slowey • July 21, 2017

US transportation infrastructure to end 2017 on high note

The uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump's infrastructure plans didn't push Fitch Rating's mid-year forecast into negative territory. 

By Kim Slowey • July 20, 2017

JFK Airport officials solicit master-plan proposals for $10B overhaul

Bidding companies must have completed a $5 million-plus master plan in the last 10 years for an airport with at least 15 million passengers annually.

By Kim Slowey • July 20, 2017

ME city breaks ground on largest municipal solar farm in state

The project, which will see 2,944 solar panels installed atop a closed landfill, will power South Portland's schools and municipal buildings.

By Kim Slowey • July 20, 2017

Court gives go-ahead to MD Purple Line construction

The decision reinstates the light-rail project's environmental approval, allowing it to pursue funding and keeping hopes of its construction alive.

By Kim Slowey , Hallie Busta • July 20, 2017

Army Corps asks federal judge to keep Dakota Access pipeline open during review

Shutting the $3.8 billion project down during the environmental review process would be the latest in a string of challenges.

By Kim Slowey • July 20, 2017

Autodesk part of Smartvid.io's $7M Series A funding round

Smartvid.io now has access to the tech giant's construction image files to help hone its image-recognition software.

By Hallie Busta • July 19, 2017

FL Turnpike breaks ground on test track for smart highway tech

The 400-acre SunTrax site will explore new high-speed tolling and systems for vehicle-to-infrastructure and vehicle-to-vehicle communications.

By Mary Tyler March • July 19, 2017

Army Corps starts pre-construction work on US–Mexico border wall

The engineers are drilling and testing soil samples to help determine which types of walls will work best at different spots along the border.

By Kim Slowey • July 19, 2017

CA county approves $1.8B toll lane project

The lanes would be added to a 33-mile section of Interstate 10 to help offset traffic and pollution from San Bernardino County's increasing population.

By Kim Slowey • July 18, 2017

Chao: Federal gas tax an infrastructure funding option

The transportation secretary said during a speech last week that the administration has not discounted any financing options for its $1 trillion plan.

By Kim Slowey • July 18, 2017

VA Veterans Bridge beats initial estimates for traffic, tolls

In its first five months of tolling, the Chesapeake, VA, bridge saw 30% more weekday vehicle traffic and 4% higher daily toll revenue than projected.

By Kim Slowey • July 18, 2017

Portland International Airport plans $1.3B expansion

The current terminal has not undergone a total renovation since it was built in 1956. The five-year project will include security updates and more gates.

By Kim Slowey • July 18, 2017

IN governor names projects for $4.7B infrastructure program

The news comes as states double down on infrastructure spending ahead of a federal budget that will likely require them to shoulder most of the burden.

By Kim Slowey • July 17, 2017