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

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

FAA, local officials greenlight Raiders' Las Vegas stadium

The expedited ruling will allow construction of the $1.9 billion stadium to stay on schedule, with site work expected to begin in December.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 7, 2017

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

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

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

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

Skilled-labor shortage to impact post-Harvey rebuilding effort

Texas doesn't regulate contractor categories like roofing or general construction, which raises concerns over the impact of storm chasers in a tight labor market.

By Kim Slowey • 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

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

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

Kansas City International Airport airlines state their pick for terminal project team

An initial proposal by a local consortium has spurred larger players to put in for the project.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 5, 2017

OR Gov. Brown signs $5.3B infrastructure spending bill

The measure will raise the state gas tax and add a tax on vehicle and bicycle sales, with the majority of funds going toward improving transit in Portland.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 1, 2017

OSHA proposes delay of crane operator rule to November 2018

The second extension since 2014 intends to give the industry and government officials more time to review the regulation.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 1, 2017

4 companies picked to build border wall prototypes

The winners were selected from more than 200 firms that submitted bids to build the 2,000-mile-long barrier between the U.S. and Mexico.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 31, 2017

The final nail in the coffin? Overtime rule is 'invalid,' court says

A federal judge has determined that the Labor Department didn't have the authority to increase the overtime salary threshold so drastically.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 31, 2017

CH2M loses $57M management deal for $2B Boston Green Line

The contractor was disqualified because its new parent, Jacobs Engineering, is bidding to build the light-rail extension.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 31, 2017

ARTBA: Purple Line legal troubles could hurt future P3s

The transportation association said the lower court judge who halted the light-rail's progress used a "rogue application" of environmental law.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 31, 2017

Advocates push feds to speed up autonomous vehicle legislation

The road to widespread adoption of connected and autonomous vehicle technology could be smoothed with a consistent set of federal rules.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 30, 2017

Construction underway on Virginia Tech's drone cage

The enclosure will allow students and researchers to test drone hardware and software in outdoor weather conditions with less regulatory oversight.

By Mary Tyler March • Aug. 30, 2017

CA wants to boost individual municipal bond investment

The state is joining others using the website Neighborly to encourage residents to support local infrastructure.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 30, 2017

AGC: 70% of contractors are having trouble finding skilled labor

Companies are adding overtime, increasing reliance on subcontractors and employing new technology to reduce the load.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 30, 2017

More than half of Houston properties at risk of flooding are not in FEMA flood zones

Adding to the burden is the looming expiration of the National Flood Insurance Program, which could delay claims payments.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 30, 2017