This week in construction

We're looking at material prices, schedule management, digital home sales tools and how post-secondary education is molding the industry's future leaders.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • April 10, 2017

USDOT approves $768M for emergency repairs to roads, bridges

The funding announcement is the first major cash-backed initiative by the Trump administration that addresses the state of the nation's infrastructure.

By Kim Slowey • April 10, 2017

CA lawmakers raise gas tax, vehicle fees to pay for $52B infrastructure plan

The state currently has a backlog of approximately $130 billion in infrastructure projects, and experts estimate that about half of California's roads are in disrepair. 

By Kim Slowey • April 10, 2017

Bills targeting Dallas–Houston high-speed rail move on to TX Senate

The project has been a lightning rod for controversy, primarily due to issues related to eminent domain. 

By Kim Slowey • April 7, 2017

Report: Funding for MI infrastructure projects falls $3B short

A 2015 budget increase isn't enough to make up for the cost of necessary repairs and upgrades to state roads and bridges.

By Kim Slowey • April 7, 2017

$809M Harbor Bridge project in Corpus Christie, TX underway

The joint venture of Flatiron/Dragados is constructing the bridge under a design–build contract, with estimated completion in 2020.

By Kim Slowey • April 7, 2017

Atlanta officials fast-track repairs to collapsed I-85 with goal of mid-June completion

Construction crews will work around the clock to restore the stretch of the interstate that was destroyed by a fire on March 30.

By Kim Slowey • April 6, 2017

Feds select $4.5B Baltimore Amtrak tunnel replacement plan

The Federal Railroad Administration said boring four single-track tunnels would ease congestion in the Northeast Corridor while having the least environmental impact.

By Kim Slowey • April 6, 2017

Bertha breaks through: Tunnel boring machine completes 4-year journey under Seattle

Tunneling operations on the Alaskan Way Viaduct were delayed for two years after Bertha, the world's largest TBM, broke down in December 2013.

By Kim Slowey • April 5, 2017

$2.3B Boston Green Line extension back on track with FTA approval of revised costs

Officials withheld authorization for a $1 billion grant when the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority halted work on the light-rail project due to cost overruns.

By Kim Slowey • April 5, 2017

MTA awards $477M contract to repair NYC tunnel damaged by Hurricane Sandy

Judlau Contracting and TC Electric will rebuild 60,000 feet of duct banks and more than 14,000 feet of track and track bed in the salt water–damaged structure.

By Kim Slowey • April 5, 2017

Trump vows to cut 'red tape' along with $1 trillion infrastructure program

Elaine Chao, the secretary of transportation, said she expects the administration will announce its infrastructure funding bill in May.

By Kim Slowey • April 5, 2017

Crews break ground on $500M San Antonio highway expansion

Some local officials questioned the choice to allocate so much funding to a traditional highway project rather than invest in mass transit.

By Kim Slowey • April 4, 2017

CO lawmakers at odds over sales tax–backed funding of toll lane construction

A proposed transportation funding bill, which includes the toll lane provision, could enable a $3.5 billion bond sale to pay for highway projects. 

By Kim Slowey • April 4, 2017

Atlanta faces local, international fallout from I-85 collapse

Criticism has come hard and fast around the city's lack of transportation alternatives for commuters affected by the incident on the major thoroughfare.

By Kim Slowey • April 4, 2017

Construction spending bounces back in February

Private residential construction led the month while nonresidential spending declined slightly, according to the latest Commerce Department figures.

By Mary Tyler March • April 3, 2017

Official says MD Purple Line on schedule despite lawsuit delays

In addition to legal challenges, a potential reversal in President Trump's Federal Transit Administration funding policy also threatens the 16-mile light rail project.

By Kim Slowey • April 3, 2017

This week in construction

We're taking a look at renewable-energy projects, how developers are incentivizing commercial tenants and construction-spending and home-price reports.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • April 3, 2017

TX awards $1.25B design-build contract for Houston tollway

A joint venture including Ferrovial Agroman US, Granite Construction and Webber will take on the 44-mile project.

By Kim Slowey • March 31, 2017

CA lawmakers propose $52B plan to repair state infrastructure

Opponents of the fee hikes included in the measure say that California should pay for work on high-priority projects with existing funds instead.  

By Kim Slowey • March 31, 2017

TX plans $9B funding infusion for state highway projects

Although the projects have been approved by state officials, lawmakers must still hammer out the funding details before work can begin.

By Kim Slowey • March 30, 2017

UPDATE: Feds extend deadline for Mexico border wall bids

After the new submission deadline on April 4, officials will narrow the pool and ask finalists to build a prototype of their design.

By Emily Peiffer , Kim Slowey • March 29, 2017

Q&A: Former Autodesk CEO Carol Bartz on the past, present and future of construction tech

As the AEC software giant grows and the industry embraces mobile, smaller third-party providers will continue to play a critical role.

By Hallie Busta • March 29, 2017

Trump could introduce infrastructure bill in tandem with tax reform

Construction-related stocks rose on the news, as the administration had previously hinted it would wait until 2018 to push its infrastructure agenda.

By Kim Slowey • March 29, 2017

Construction kicks off on Dallas transit-oriented development

The Epic complex, designed by Perkins+Will and built by Balfour Beatty, will include an office building, retail space, a residential tower and a hotel. 

By Kim Slowey • March 28, 2017