Science Study Finds East Coast Infrastructure Is Sinking Along With the Land Subsidence is occurring faster than expected, say scientists Pam McFarland February 22, 2024 No Comments NASA-funded study by Virginia Tech scientists evaluates potential risks for flooding and deterioration of infrastructure in the eastern U.S.Read More
NTSB Faults Maintenance, Inspection Oversight for Fern Hollow Bridge Collapse Jim Parsons February 21, 2024 One Comment City, PennDOT did not manage bridge maintenance properly, the board says.Read More
Manufacturing Lego Picks Gray and Hourigan JV for $1B Virginia Plant Project Toy maker also plans to move its Americas HQ to Boston James Leggate February 15, 2024 No Comments The manufacturing facility plan calls for 13 buildings totaling 1.7 million sq ft on a 340-acre site in Chesterfield County, Va., outside Richmond.Read More
Rail Infrastructure Amtrak Picks Kiewit-Shea Team for Contract Under $6B Baltimore Tunnel Program James Leggate February 6, 2024 No Comments The planned Frederick Douglass Tunnel would replace the 150-year-old B&P Tunnel.Read More
Renovations $550M Philadelphia Amtrak Station Upgrade Has New Timeline James Leggate January 29, 2024 No Comments Construction began this month and is set for completion in 2027. Read More
Safety Driver Pleads Guilty in Crash That Killed Six Construction Workers James Leggate January 9, 2024 One Comment Melachi Brown, 20, who police say was speeding when he collided with another driver in Maryland, pleaded guilty to six counts of manslaughter in a state court, records show. Read More
Transit Skanska-Fay Team Wins Contract for $293M Baltimore CSX Rail Tunnel Upgrade James Leggate January 4, 2024 No Comments The existing 1.7-mile Howard Street Tunnel needs more head room to accommodate double-stack freight trains.Read More
Sports Venues Gilbane Named CM for $430M Baltimore Ravens Stadium Renovation James Leggate December 18, 2023 No Comments The plans call for improvements to fan-facing areas as well as infrastructure work. Read More
MidAtlantic People: December 2023 December 18, 2023 No Comments Updates about construction professionals in the MidAtlantic region.Read More
City Scoop: Harrisburg December 18, 2023 No Comments Dodge offers data on 2023 starts in the greater Harrisburg area.Read More