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Intel's Insight drone services platform could improve field data analysis
The cloud-based software, which can detect changes occurring between inspection rounds, represents continued development of the emerging technology.
By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 13, 2017 -
How autonomous vehicles use simulations to prepare for the real world
Companies like Google's parent Alphabet are building out digital scenarios featuring the same distractions and adverse conditions found on typical roads.
By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 13, 2017 -
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Moody's: Damage from Harvey and Irma could hit $200B
Although the storms' impact is expected to dampen economic prospects during Q3, they’ll likely push the construction industry to a solid Q4.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 13, 2017 -
Canada approves new span for Detroit–Ontario Ambassador Bridge
The bridge is owned by the Moroun family, who are longtime opponents of the $2.1 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge planned nearby.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 12, 2017 -
Port of Los Angeles signs a 10-year PLA with union group
States are pushing back on the collective bargaining mechanism, however, saying it makes project participation difficult for non-union workers.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 12, 2017 -
WA the latest to pilot a pay-per-mile fee
The state joins Oregon and a group of East Coast transit agencies in testing a mileage fee as a funding alternative to the gas tax for road construction.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 12, 2017 -
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The 50 States of Construction: JE Dunn CEO Gordon Lansford on MO's construction revival
The Midwest state's diverse economy is on the upswing, and the construction industry there is well-poised to benefit.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 12, 2017 -
Report: Taxes funding US highway construction aren't enough
Rather than increasing slowly as expected, excise tax revenues are declining, raising the stakes for finding new sources of long-term infrastructure funding.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 12, 2017 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
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