Conservation group makes Oroville Dam construction recommendations

The February spillway failure caused the evacuation of 188,000 downstream residents and raised concerns over inspections and rebuilding techniques.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 21, 2017

Contractors ready for new silica rule as court challenge looms

The Trump administration is defending the rule against industry groups that say the cost to meet the new exposure limits is too steep.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 20, 2017

Construction on MD's Purple Line can continue — for now

A U.S. District Court Judge has declined to rule immediately on a new request to stop construction of the 16-mile, 21-stop light-rail project.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 20, 2017

HI transit officials submit new plans for struggling $9B rail

The commuter rail project has faced allegations of mismanagement and the prospect of a $3 billion budget shortfall.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 20, 2017

FL relaxes contractor licensing laws in Irma's aftermath

The state is temporarily easing its requirement that roofing repairs be subcontracted to a licensed roofer, though the building code must still be followed.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 19, 2017

The Dotted Line: Understanding IDIQ contracting's win–win potential

The contract mechanism helps public agencies control their costs and allows contractors to benefit from a long-term supply of work.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 19, 2017

Senators introduce measure to spur transit innovation

The bill is modeled after the Obama-era Smart City Challenge, which rewarded communities for breaking new ground in transportation.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 19, 2017

New law to make CA contractors liable for subs' unpaid wages

Construction industry advocates say the rule could increase the cost of building in the state, which is in the midst of a housing shortage.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 18, 2017

Cleveland Cavaliers begin $140M Quicken Loans Arena overhaul

Activists withdrew a referendum last month that could have stopped public financing for the project, potentially killing the upgrades altogether.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 18, 2017

Minneapolis light-rail bids are too high, agency says

The Metropolitan Council says the bids will likely be rejected, adding another delay to a project that has already faced ample resistance.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 15, 2017

FL's insurance adjuster shortage could compound Irma damage

That the devastating storms occurred back-to-back in areas of high insurance compliance has put additional stress on the system.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 15, 2017

USDOT announces $500M TIGER grants

Selections will prioritize rural projects that improve infrastructure, connect to regional economic centers and support economic growth.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 14, 2017

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

Developer cuts height of Boston tower amid FAA concern

Even with the aviation agency's approval, the project is on shaky ground due to pushback concerning the shadows it could cast on city landmarks.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 13, 2017

USDOT announces voluntary rules for self-driving cars

The release marks another step forward in the push to accelerate CAV development.

By Mary Tyler March • 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

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

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

KCI officials pick dark-horse Edgemoor to develop $1B airport terminal

The selection committee tapped the group over front-runners AECOM and Burns & McDonnell, saying it offered the lowest-cost option.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 8, 2017