Infrastructure: Page 94
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Former IA DOT head Paul Trombino to lead FHWA
Currently the president of McClure Engineering, in Clive, IA, Trombino would take the post at a critical time for the nation's public works.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 11, 2017 -
Trump signs $15B disaster relief bill
More funds are expected to help relief and rebuilding agencies contend with the damage wrought by the two most recent hurricanes to hit the U.S. mainland.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 11, 2017 -
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Poll: A majority of Americans would pay more taxes for better roads
Even more respondents said they’d pay higher fees if laws mandated that the funds only be used on the intended infrastructure projects.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 11, 2017 -
4 contracts issued for non-concrete US-Mexico border walls
The news follows four contracts issued last month to build test sections of concrete walls, with two of those companies winning contracts to build both types.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 11, 2017 -
Hudson Yards and Gateway tunnel come to a head in NYC
Plans to deck over the western part of the mixed-use site are pushing state officials to speed up completion of the nearby rail tunnel.
By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 8, 2017 -
HI governor signs $2.4B rail 'bailout' bill
The measure nearly closes the $3 billion gap in the $9.5 billion commuter rail project's budget, but federal transit officials could still find the plan unviable.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 8, 2017 -
Feds ax $8B plan for a Chicago rail bypass
The U.S. Surface Transportation Board expressed doubts about developer Great Lakes Basin Transportation's ability to finance the project.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
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