Charlotte, NC officials request extra $25M to cover light-rail construction costs

Half of the funds would go to Balfour Beatty and Blythe Development for additional work, tests and inspections necessary to overcome project challenges.

By Kim Slowey • March 28, 2017

PwC: 3 trends shaping construction, engineering in 2017

Companies are facing tougher contract conditions, a period of increased consolidation and other changes to their operations.

By Kim Slowey • March 27, 2017

This week in construction

We're tackling eminent domain, construction tech, how contractors can connect with their Hispanic workforce and one small question that got our team a big answer. 

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • March 27, 2017

Drone law: How new rules and evolving tech are changing the path of UAVs in construction

The Federal Aviation Administration's final rules for small commercial drones will likely pave the way for additional rulemaking and a more streamlined use process.

By Hallie Busta • March 27, 2017

Seattle light rail project costs spike 46% to $712M

Sound Transit approved the extra funds to contractor Kiewit-Hoffman after engineers detected a technical issue with the track plans.

By Kim Slowey • March 27, 2017

Congressman proposes federal gas tax increase to pay for infrastructure

The annual one-cent hike would generate an estimated $17 billion a year for highways, roads and bridges.

By Kim Slowey • March 24, 2017

CA bullet train state-bond funding safe — for now

A judge could still issue a temporary injunction against state funding for the beleaguered high-speed rail at a hearing next month.

By Kim Slowey • March 24, 2017

The mental-health impact of high-rise living

While tall buildings have been loosely associated with issues such as depression among occupants, building size isn't the only determinant.

By Mary Tyler March • March 23, 2017

ConstructConnect: February nonresidential starts edge down 2%

Despite the slight dip, office construction still charged ahead with a 106% month-to-month increase in starts.

By Kim Slowey • March 23, 2017

Toronto officials reveal details for $616M highway project

The Link 427 consortium will design, finance, build, operate and maintain Highway 427, which is slated for completion in 2021.

By Kim Slowey • March 23, 2017

Minnesota DOT leveraging vibration data to monitor bridge defects

The smart bridge sensors track how the structures bend and shift from the effects of traffic, wind and temperature fluctuations.

By Chris Wood • March 22, 2017

IN I-70 project to use slide-in bridge replacement

The innovative span build and replacement technique borrows from modular construction practices.

By Chris Wood • March 22, 2017

GA tests smart highway technology on I-85

The nation's transportation system is getting smarter as new technologies are used for road data collection and self-driving vehicles.

By Chris Wood • March 22, 2017

Dodge Data: February construction starts rise 2% on strong public works sector

Last month's uptick— to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $706.4 billion — signals that overall construction starts in 2017 are trending up.

By Kim Slowey • March 22, 2017

Reagan National Airport preps for $1B capital improvement plan

AIR Alliance, including AECOM and PGAL, designed the renovations to the DC-area facility, which should be complete between 2020 and 2021.

By Kim Slowey • March 22, 2017

San Francisco officials propose banning contractors that bid on border wall from city work

The supervisors said the city should not provide companies with the monetary benefit of public work if they don't share the same values as taxpayers.  

By Kim Slowey • March 22, 2017

The price 'U-turn': What rising material costs mean for construction

Stalled trade agreements and the new presidential administration are two of the biggest factors in the recent turnaround in material costs.

By Kim Slowey • March 21, 2017

This week in construction

We'll take a look at the impact of rising material prices, the surge in convention center construction across the U.S. and the latest home sales reports.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • March 20, 2017

Elizabeth Warren throws support behind MA high-speed rail system

The Massachusetts senator said construction of a high-speed rail project would align with the president's focus on infrastructure.

By Kim Slowey • March 20, 2017

Trump's budget proposal a mixed bag for the construction industry

The president's plan eliminates TIGER grants for transportation projects and provides billions for the U.S.–Mexico border wall.

By Kim Slowey • March 17, 2017

Trump's infrastructure committee recommends arbitration-style permitting process

The leaders of the task force said a bankruptcy court-style proceeding could shave years off the permitting process for large projects.

By Kim Slowey • March 16, 2017

Las Vegas officials propose $12B light rail to link city, airport

Advocates of the plan hope it will get a boost from the new presidential administration's focus on transportation projects.

By Kim Slowey • March 16, 2017

FHWA exploring augmented reality for road construction

The Federal Highway Administration wants to find out how the technology can improve quality assurance and communication.

By Chris Wood • March 15, 2017

OR proposes initiative to build seismic-resilient government buildings

A state agency hopes an earthquake-proof structure could ensure continuity of government in the event of a natural disaster.

By Chris Wood • March 15, 2017

St. Patrick's Cathedral moves to geothermal for temperature control

The upgrade to the New York cathedral's heating and cooling system is just one of several updates bringing the landmark's amenities up to 21st century standards.

By Chris Wood • March 15, 2017