MD requests emergency ruling to restart Purple Line construction

State officials said there is a chance the $5.6 billion light-rail project could be shelved permanently if it doesn't win approval by Aug. 1.

By Kim Slowey • June 23, 2017

NY lawmakers set to pass 'Buy American' measure for iron, steel

The legislation — which would apply to projects like bridges, subways and state buildings — has the support of Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

By Kim Slowey • June 23, 2017

Developers break ground on MO's largest solar farm

The 72-acre project in Nixa will include 33,288 solar panels and will generate approximately 9% of the city's annual power requirements.

By Kim Slowey • June 23, 2017

May construction starts inch up as volatile recovery continues

Four major pipeline projects kept last month's overall construction starts out of negative territory, according to Dodge Data & Analytics.

By Kim Slowey • June 22, 2017

GA kicks off $500M highway interchange project

Georgia transportation officials said the completed project will ease traffic congestion and improve safety for commuters. 

By Kim Slowey • June 22, 2017

GE tests autonomous drones for equipment, facility inspections

The use of drones can significantly reduce inspection costs and provide more detailed images of areas that are too dangerous for people to access.

By Emily Peiffer • June 21, 2017

Reagan National Airport to kick off $1B revamp in July

The security checkpoint portion of the project, in Arlington, VA, should be finished in 2020, and the new $360 million concourse is scheduled for completion in 2021.

By Kim Slowey • June 21, 2017

IL budget standoff endangers road projects — again

State-funded roadwork almost ground to a halt last year as well, but the governor signed stopgap legislation that prevented it. 

By Kim Slowey • June 20, 2017

IN reaches agreement in highway P3 takeover

The project, which was originally touted as a way to save Indiana taxpayers money, is two years behind schedule.

By Kim Slowey • June 20, 2017

Google plans transit-oriented San Jose, CA campus

The tech company is eyeing real estate near the city's Diridon Station to help reduce workers' reliance on car commutes in the densely populated Silicon Valley.

By Joe Dyton • June 20, 2017

This week in construction

We're exploring warehouse and factory construction, the impact of new development on old neighborhoods, charging clients for estimates and the latest industry data.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • June 19, 2017

NY cements $1.6B Moynihan Train Hall deal with Skanska, Related, Vornado

The joint venture will contribute $630 million in exchange for operating rights, and it will perform the renovation under a $1.26 billion design–​build contract.

By Kim Slowey • June 19, 2017

3 ways to boost the circular economy in NYC's construction industry

A recent event convened recyclers, architects and contractors to strategize new ideas for an often overlooked sector.

By Cole Rosengren • June 16, 2017

Trudeau commits $1.28B to Montreal light-rail project

The Caisse de depot, Quebec's pension fund manager, has promised $3 billion toward the project, and Quebec will contribute more than $1 billion.

By Kim Slowey • June 16, 2017

Why some P3s go bad — and how to avoid a project failure

Public-private partnerships are still a somewhat new delivery method in the U.S., and public and private entities are figuring out how to execute them effectively.

By Kim Slowey • June 15, 2017

$2.4B Newark, NJ airport terminal revamp kicks off

Newark ​Liberty joins the list of airports that are renovating their facilities or building new ones to accommodate more passengers and upgrade services.

By Kim Slowey • June 15, 2017

RI issues RFI for connected, autonomous vehicle tech

The Ocean State joins a growing group of states that are exploring smart highways and making other improvements to ready their roads for driverless cars.

By Mary Tyler March • June 14, 2017

Lawmakers call for Highway Trust Fund fix as part of tax code overhaul

Legislators have suggested different financing schemes, including raising the gas tax, which currently funds the HTF but hasn’t increased in more than 20 years.

By Kim Slowey • June 14, 2017

Construction team to deliver AZ's first P3 highway 3 years early

Connect 202 Partners, including Fluor, Granite, Ames and WSP, restructured the 22-mile project so that the last section could be built all at once.

By Kim Slowey • June 13, 2017

This week in construction

We're looking at how to juggle multiple projects at once, what happens when P3s fail, a new risk management software for the job site and more.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • June 12, 2017

Fortune 500 features 7 engineering, construction companies

Fluor once again came out on top within the sector at No. 149 overall — six spots higher than in the previous year's ranking.

By Kim Slowey • June 12, 2017

Trump reveals new infrastructure plan details

The president aims to streamline the regulatory and permitting processes, as well as boost apprenticeships and workforce training.

By Kim Slowey • June 12, 2017

Skanska USA completes $119M FL bridge

In addition to the 2.5-mile bridge, the company also worked on a 400-foot fishing pier, boat ramps, docks, a public park and associated roadwork.

By Kim Slowey • June 9, 2017

Trump's infrastructure plan to include prevailing wage requirements

Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao said the inclusion of Davis-Bacon mandates is necessary to draw in support from Democrats for the $1 trillion plan.

By Kim Slowey • June 9, 2017

A new device to spot potholes could help cities fix them faster

Technology is a critical part of improving America’s deteriorating infrastructure, but uptake will be driven by funding — a topic currently in the spotlight.

By Hallie Busta • June 7, 2017