USDOT announces $528M in airport improvement grants

The funding will be allocated across 584 airports for infrastructure improvements like runway repairs, lighting, fencing and marking.

By Kim Slowey • June 5, 2017

Hudson River tunnel project officials explore private sector options

The Amtrak initiative could be completed as a public-private partnership, and project officials say private companies have already expressed interest.

By Kim Slowey • June 5, 2017

This week in construction

We're digging into prison construction, office and lighting design trends, the state of multigenerational housing and what economic indicators matter most.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • June 5, 2017

Deere to acquire German road equipment manufacturer for $5B

The purchase of Wirtgen Group will allow the equipment giant to expand its global presence in the infrastructure sector.

By Kim Slowey • June 2, 2017

PA launches $550M Philadelphia infrastructure program

The initiative includes paving approximately 235 miles of highway and repairing or replacing 35 bridges in the region.

By Kim Slowey • June 2, 2017

UPDATE: Kansas City, MO accepting bids for new airport terminal

The announcement came after the city received two unsolicited proposals for the $1 billion project, first from Burns & McDonnell and then from AECOM.

By Emily Peiffer , Kim Slowey • June 1, 2017

MN governor signs $988M infrastructure bill

The bonding measure also addresses the state's contentious $1.86 billion light-rail project and pins the responsibility of operating costs on local agencies.

By Kim Slowey • June 1, 2017

Trump's deregulation order stalls federal high-speed rail rules

Industry experts say a set of uniform safety requirements will streamline the bureaucratic approvals that are necessary for high-speed rail projects.

By Kim Slowey • June 1, 2017

How Trump's 2018 budget could help — and harm — the construction industry

The administration offered some long-awaited details of its infrastructure plans, but questions remain around specifics of the massive undertaking.

By Kim Slowey • June 1, 2017

Rising global temperatures require new building strategies

A new paper calls on engineers to continue to press for resilient building design that considers both current and future climate conditions. 

By Hallie Busta • May 31, 2017

MD appeals judge's order requiring additional review of $5.6B Purple Line

The judge dismissed challenges regarding migratory birds and endangered species but maintained that rail officials must still re-examine ridership numbers.

By Kim Slowey • May 31, 2017

Tampa, FL airport preps for second phase of $2.3B revamp

The $543 million phase of the master plan will include the 17-acre "Gateway," a commercial project featuring two hotels, an office building and retail space.

By Kim Slowey • May 31, 2017

CA approves $600M in bond money for $2B Caltrain electrification project

The Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project has sparked controversy due to its overlap with the state's contentious high-speed rail currently under construction.

By Kim Slowey • May 31, 2017

Miami officials consider marina redevelopment

One of the three submitted bids has been disclosed. Biscayne Marine Partners said it would spend roughly $113 million on the public project.

By Kim Slowey • May 30, 2017

This week in construction

We're talking about a new builder-backed trade training program, the feasibility of Trump's infrastructure proposal and designing buildings for the birds.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • May 29, 2017

AGC: Majority of contractors say risk of vehicle crashes in work zones is on the rise

In a recent study, 44% of highway contractors reported a vehicle crash in their work site over the last year, with 11% of those incidents resulting in a worker's death.

By Kim Slowey • May 26, 2017

Chicago selects developer for $1B Union Station overhaul

Riverside Investment & Development expects to kick off the six-year, multiphase project in mid-2018.

By Kim Slowey • May 26, 2017

Study: Mandatory PLAs have increased OH school construction costs by 13%

Opponents of mandated project labor agreements, including the ABC, point to the study as an argument for their side in the contentious issue.

By Kim Slowey • May 26, 2017

DOD requests $300M for NC military construction projects in 2018

North Carolina has the fifth-largest military construction budget of any U.S. state or territory for the next fiscal year.

By Kim Slowey • May 25, 2017

FL officials approve $437M expansion of Port Everglades

A joint venture between Moss & Associates and Kiewit Infrastructure South Co. will serve as general contractor for the massive project.

By Kim Slowey • May 25, 2017

FHWA delays enforcement of highway greenhouse gas emissions rule

Opponents of the Obama-era regulation, including the AGC, said it extended beyond the authority established in previous infrastructure funding bills.

By Emily Peiffer • May 24, 2017

Study: BIM use picking up steam for infrastructure projects

The technology's growing prevalence among horizontal construction companies follows BIM's rise to become a dominating force in vertical building.

By Emily Peiffer • May 24, 2017

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