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

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

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

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

White House to meet with state and local transit officials

Attendees will discuss ways to finance President Donald Trump's proposed $1 trillion infrastructure spend.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 29, 2017

HI lawmakers look to fill $3B shortfall on $9.5B rail project

Without a new financing measure, the state might have to return an $800 million federal grant and may not receive additional funds promised.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 29, 2017

5 elements of a successful P3

All public-private partnerships are different, but a few factors achievable early on make some more likely to succeed.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 29, 2017

OSHA fines SD contractor $95K in trench collapse

Unlike many trench collapses, workers were able to clear enough debris to allow the victim to breath as rescue crews extricated him.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 29, 2017

Los Angeles arena bill targets CA environmental law

The draft legislation would allow the proposed Clippers basketball arena to sidestep the California Environmental Quality Act.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 25, 2017

Contractor hiring requirement fines hit $2.9M at Detroit's Little Caesars Arena

The project team is still struggling to find enough local labor to meet the stipulation that 51% of the workers on site are area residents.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 25, 2017

FAA awards grants for airport infrastructure improvements across 29 states

The Federal Aviation Administration has announced $2.3 billion in funding so far this year for modest improvements to airports across the country.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 25, 2017

Vote delayed on NYC safety bill

The move intends to give stakeholders more time to reach an agreement on key elements, including a controversial apprenticeship mandate.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 25, 2017

White House infrastructure security council members resign

The National Infrastructure Advisory Council departures come a week after the president scrapped plans for a separate infrastructure task force.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 24, 2017

Gordie Howe bridge bidding delayed, completion pushed to 2023

The three teams in the running to build the U.S.–Canada crossing will be given more time to adjust their proposals to new requirements. 

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 24, 2017

NYC mayor opposes NY governor's congestion pricing plans

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been floating the idea of congestion pricing for vehicles in Manhattan, but it's uncertain whether state legislators would agree.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 23, 2017

How contractors can avoid disgorgement

Guest writers Elizabeth Lawley and Zachary Price of California law firm Haight Brown & Bonesteel explain three ways companies can be at risk of the penalty.

By Elizabeth Lawley and Zachary Price • Aug. 23, 2017

What contractors need to know about OSHA's new silica rule

With the contentious rule now being fully enforced, recap what the new requirements mean for contractors and how to stay ahead of them.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 22, 2017

White House scraps infrastructure council plans

The news comes after the discontinuation of two other advisory councils this week following comments from the president about white supremacists.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 18, 2017

UPDATE: Agreement reached in Seattle concrete truck driver strike

The move draws attention to truck drivers' lack of inclusion in union project labor agreements, which set rules for resolving labor disputes that can arise on a job.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 18, 2017

Rail officials review 4 bids for $1.9B MN light-rail line

The Metropolitan Council delayed the bid opening three times due to technical questions from potential bidders about the project.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 17, 2017

San Diego ramps up erosion-control efforts

The crackdown on job-site practices is the result of a lengthy investigation by state officials into the city's enforcement practices.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 16, 2017

FAA: Denver beltway project a safety risk

The federal agency said the proposed roadway is too close to runways at a nearby regional airport, adding to criticism of the project's environmental impact.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 16, 2017

Trump signs executive order to streamline infrastructure approvals

The order rolls back environmental regulations and calls for federal review of "new major infrastructure projects" to be reduced to roughly two years.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 15, 2017

When building materials fail, who's to blame?

Depending on the issue at hand, the designers, contractors, manufacturers and supply houses associated with a project could be found liable.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 15, 2017