With recent court rulings, CA bullet train hits environmental hurdle

The latest legal decision facing the proposed high-speed rail line insists that its construction comply with state environmental law.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 4, 2017

PCL faces class-action lawsuit over Outer Banks power outage

Local businesses affected by the week-long outage described the event as financially "catastrophic" because they rely on summer tourism.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 4, 2017

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AL officials plan expansion of Port Birmingham

The inland port is running at 5% capacity despite having access to the Port of Mobile, three railroad lines and the interstate highway system.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 4, 2017

USDOT proposes transit rule to boost private investment

The agency's rulemaking falls in line with the president's desire to fund infrastructure through private investment.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 3, 2017

Feds greenlight engineering phase for $2.5B NC rail project

The FTA decision keeps the Durham-Orange Light Rail Transit project in the running for $1.2 billion in federal Capital Investment Grant funding.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 3, 2017

Hyperloop One reaches nearly 200 mph in first passenger pod test

Though the achievement marks a big step forward for ultra-high-speed travel, engineers are still far from their goal of speeds beyond 700 mph.

By Mary Tyler March • Aug. 3, 2017

10 years after deadly I-35W bridge collapse, infrastructure investment lags

It would take 30 years to make needed bridge upgrades at the current spending rate, says the American Road & Transportation Builders Association.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 3, 2017

Location data will change decision-making in cities

If cities can successfully navigate privacy concerns, location data sourced from citizens and residents could revolutionize how we build.

By Jackie Snow • Aug. 3, 2017

Checking in on Columbus, OH a year after Smart City Challenge

Ohio's capital city might not have glitzy projects to show off — but that doesn't mean officials there aren't working to become a model smart city.

By Jackie Snow • Aug. 2, 2017

University of Michigan to build $800K outdoor drone test lab

A netted enclosure will let researchers test the technology with fewer restrictions as more companies, institutions and municipalities take to the skies.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 2, 2017

Jacobs Engineering to buy CH2M Hill for $2.85B

The combined firms expect to see annual revenues of $15.1 billion, putting them in contention with AECOM to be the largest engineering firm in the world.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 2, 2017

DHS: Border wall construction exempt from some environmental laws

The department waived compliance along a 15-mile section of the border in San Diego where contractors will build wall prototypes and repairs are planned.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 2, 2017

Lawmakers say infrastructure could be shelved until 2018

GOP leaders have indicated the issue is in line behind tax reform on the post-recess Congressional agenda, but there likely won't be time to address both.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 2, 2017

$2.7B Chicago-area highway expansion wins initial USDOT approval

State transportation officials say they've yet to receive funding for the project's design, engineering and construction phases.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 1, 2017

First span of new Tappan Zee Bridge slated for August opening

The second of the two, 3.1-mile spans will open next year, but toll increases are not expected until 2020.

By Kim Slowey • July 31, 2017

Con-tech investors focus on field productivity

Funding for construction technology startups is on the rise, with most of those businesses focused on the job site, according to a new report from McKinsey.

By Mary Tyler March • July 31, 2017

This week in construction

We took a look at how to bring medical services on site, urban planning trends toward walkability, the state of Florida's aquifer system and the latest industry data.

By Hallie Busta , Mary Tyler March • July 31, 2017

EPA seeks public comment on WOTUS revision

The two-part process includes rescinding the rule's Obama-era language and recodifying it with a narrower definition of which waterways are covered.

By Kim Slowey • July 31, 2017

Legal challenges delay US–Mexico border wall prototypes

However, U.S. Customs and Border Protection could start construction of a 3-mile, funded portion of the wall in Texas as early as November.

By Kim Slowey • July 31, 2017

House approves spending package with $1.6B for US–Mexico border wall

The bill now heads to the Senate, where it is likely to face resistance from Democrats who say they won't support using taxpayer dollars to fund the wall's construction.

By Kim Slowey • July 28, 2017

MA officials approve part one of lease deal for $600M Boston air-rights project

The Fenway Center's second phase will be the first project to be built over the Massachusetts Turnpike since 1983.

By Kim Slowey • July 28, 2017

Has the GSA revived plans for civilian cybersecurity campus?

Nailing down the timing and funding for such a project in DC has been a challenge, and it's not the only federal project to face such hurdles.

By Hallie Busta • July 28, 2017

Advocacy group sues Trump and federal groups over infrastructure panel

The nonprofit Food & Water Watch lawsuit says the panel, run by Trump's developer friends, is not operating in compliance with federal transparency laws.

By Kim Slowey • July 28, 2017

$646M St. Croix bridge connecting MN and WI to open in August

The four-lane bridge will be the largest road and bridge project to date in Minnesota and marks a major political and engineering milestone.

By Mary Tyler March • July 27, 2017

TBM Angeli finishes first tunnel for $1.7B Los Angeles rail project

Crews will now take apart the machine and ready it to begin boring a second tunnel for the rail extension project this fall.

By Kim Slowey • July 27, 2017