CA allocates $328M to fund 88 transportation projects

California officials said more initiatives like this are on the horizon as a result of the governor's recently passed $52 billion infrastructure program.

By Kim Slowey • May 24, 2017

FTA approves $647M Caltrain electrification grant

State GOP lawmakers lobbied to block funding for the rail electrification project because of its connection with the controversial high-speed rail.

By Kim Slowey • May 24, 2017

Trump's 2018 budget calls for $200B in direct spending to spur $1T infrastructure investment

The plan also aims to lift the cap on private activity bonds, allow states to increase tolling, cut regulations and streamline environmental review processes.

By Kim Slowey • May 24, 2017

21 states add construction jobs in April as labor shortage persists

The AGC continues to call upon U.S. lawmakers to pass legislation that funds career and technical education programs.

By Kim Slowey • May 23, 2017

Judge deals MD Purple Line another setback with order for additional review

The decision jeopardizes the $5.6 billion public-private partnership and puts a $900 million federal grant even further out of reach.

By Kim Slowey • May 23, 2017

UT uses $1B funding authorization to launch multiple infrastructure projects

The boon for the Utah Transportation Commission will allow the projects to be completed on a much faster schedule than previously.

By Kim Slowey • May 23, 2017

This week in construction

We're looking at Colorado condo defects legislation, home sales reports, AIA billings, contractor license requirements and roofing oversight laws.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • May 22, 2017

Ontario officials plan $21B Toronto–Windsor high-speed rail

The proposal calls for the multiphase project to be funded through Canada's new infrastructure bank, as well as through private investors.

By Kim Slowey • May 22, 2017

Dodge Data: Construction starts tumble 13% in April

A drop-off in large nonbuilding projects drove the downturn in overall starts.

By Kim Slowey • May 22, 2017

Bechtel tops ENR Top 400 Contractors list for 19th straight year

Total revenue of the Top 400 increased by 6.5% in 2016 to $366.41 billion, but revenue from foreign projects continued to fall.

By Kim Slowey • May 19, 2017

Senators, House Democrats release separate infrastructure bills

The two measures come amid a lack of action from President Donald Trump regarding his $1 trillion proposal.

By Kim Slowey • May 19, 2017

AECOM announces plan to hire 3K workers in the next 6 months

The company's hiring spree will support its infrastructure work amid renewed focus in the U.S. on bridge, highway and other transportation projects.

By Kim Slowey • May 18, 2017

Senate approves Jeffrey Rosen as DOT deputy secretary

Rosen will be second-in-command to Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao and is likely to play a key role in the administration's infrastructure initiatives.

By Kim Slowey • May 18, 2017

AGC partners with National Association of Manufacturers to launch infrastructure coalition

The contractors' group said that joining forces with NAM will help to highlight the widespread economic benefits of a large infrastructure program.

By Kim Slowey • May 18, 2017

MBTA hires CH2M to manage $2B Green Line reboot

The contractor will receive $57 million to oversee construction on the second attempt at extending part of Boston's light-rail system.

By Kim Slowey • May 17, 2017

ConstructConnect: Nonresidential starts fall 7.2% in April

The commercial and industrial sectors were hit the hardest, with project values plummeting 35.4% and 72% month-over-month, respectively.

By Kim Slowey • May 17, 2017

FL selects design for controversial $800M bridge in Miami

Critics say that officials did not give enough weight to local opinion in the selection process for the bridge project.

By Kim Slowey • May 16, 2017

Feds choose unnamed finalists to build Mexico border wall prototypes

The estimated 20 project teams will construct wall models at a San Diego border crossing site.

By Kim Slowey • May 16, 2017

This week in construction

We're looking at the AIA Contract Documents update, Marriott's move to modular, social media marketing for construction pros, housing starts and more.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • May 15, 2017

MD governor requests legal order to compel judge to rule in Purple Line case

The project is at risk of losing a $900 million federal grant if the judge does not issue a final ruling on the $5.6 billion light-rail project soon.

By Kim Slowey • May 15, 2017

MD approves nation's largest-scale offshore wind farms

The two projects, which could cost up to $2 billion total, highlight the burgeoning renewable energy sector within the construction industry.

By Kim Slowey • May 15, 2017

Saudi Arabia considers $40B investment in US infrastructure

Saudi officials have said that President Donald Trump's $1 trillion infrastructure plan is attractive, as it could be a low-risk investment with healthy returns.

By Kim Slowey • May 15, 2017

ME governor, treasurer reach deal to avoid summer construction shutdown

A dispute over the state bonding agent selection process threatened to sideline $600 million worth of infrastructure projects. 

By Kim Slowey • May 12, 2017

Atlanta's I-85 bridge replacement to open May 15, a month ahead of schedule

Contractor C.W. Matthews will be eligible for an early-completion bonus of $3.1 million, bringing the total contract cost to $16.6 million.

By Kim Slowey • May 11, 2017

Mayors of Miami, Miami-Dade clash over $800M bridge contract

Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez said the Florida Department of Transportation is not giving enough weight to design input from locals.

By Kim Slowey • May 11, 2017