How drones handle Irma and Harvey recovery will impact their long-term prospects

The Federal Aviation Administration green-lighted hundreds of approvals for state, local and federal agencies to use small UAVs for damage assessment.

By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 27, 2017

Construction falls lead OSHA's top safety violations for 2017

Four of the agency's top 10 workplace violations recorded this year are specific to construction.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 27, 2017

Edgemoor wins Kansas City Council vote for $1B KCI terminal

Selection committee documents revealed that the group was not the initial top pick for the airport upgrade, raising questions about the awards process.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 25, 2017

Legal fees rise as San Francisco's Millennium Tower continues to sink

Transbay Joint Powers Authority has spent $3.5 million to defend against claims that its transit center project is causing the 58-story tower to settle aggressively.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 25, 2017

CA sues Trump to stop US–Mexico border wall

The lawsuit alleges the administration is sidestepping environmental standards and other laws to accelerate construction.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 22, 2017

Can contractors force a written decision on a claim?

Bruce Jervis, editor of Construction Claims Advisor, discusses contractors' options under the Contract Disputes Act to appeal a "deemed denial" of a claim on a federal construction project.

By Bruce Jervis • Sept. 21, 2017

Selection process for $1B Kansas City International Airport terminal in question

Details are murky on how Edgemoor rose from the selection committee's unofficial third choice to become the winning bidder, beating front-runner AECOM.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 21, 2017

MO judge fines contractor $500K for fatal fall

Chief U.S. District Judge Greg Kays said project foremen should have noticed the lack of proper fall-protection equipment that contributed to the incident.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 21, 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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

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