Home » Topics » Projects » Transportation

Transportation
RSS

SANDAG Missed Red Flags in Faulty Computer Model

August 16, 2017

The San Diego Association of Governments “missed red flags” and demonstrated “severe lapses in judgment” in its revenue estimates for a proposed half-cent sales tax, according to investigators.

Funding Contenders Emerge as Canada’s Infrastructure Bank Is Official

Scott Van Voorhis

August 15, 2017

One Comment

Projects in Montreal, U.S. on short list

Risk Management

Severed Cable May Darken North Carolina Islands For Two Weeks

Tens of thousands affected by evacuation orders following mishap at Bonner Bridge project

Jim Parsons

July 31, 2017

No Comments

A steel casing driven into buried line kills power at height of tourist season.

Transportation Infrastructure

Congressional Committees Reject Trump's DOT Transit Cut

Senate, House clash on other programs

Tom Ichniowski

July 29, 2017

No Comments

Senate appropriators call for boost for airport construction grants, raise PFC cap.

Construction Risk Managment

Bridge Pile Driving Suspected in North Carolina Vacation Island Power Cut

The Bonner Bridge project's prime contractor, PCL, says it is investigating

July 28, 2017

No Comments

Thousands are ordered to leave an island during blackout.

Israel Plans Big Infrastructure Boost in Next Decade

Neal Sandler

July 28, 2017

No Comments

Investment, particularly in transportation, is needed to close its global economic gap, analysts say.

UK High Speed Rail Moves Ahead As Nuke Plant Falls Behind

Peter Reina

July 26, 2017

One Comment

First Hinkley nuke site unit may be 15 months late; the second nine months behind.

JFK Airport Starts $10B Fix, With an RFP for Engineering

Jim Parsons

July 26, 2017

No Comments

Delta Airlines is set to finance new terminal at New York's LaGuardia.

Court Ruling Revives Maryland Light Rail Line

Jim Parsons

July 20, 2017

No Comments

Three-judge panel ruling, which allows construction of $5.6-billion Purple Line to restart, was close to an Aug. 1 state deadline to decide the project's future.

Airport Projects

Council Unlikely To Delay Approving $1.8B Denver Terminal Upgrade, Despite Airlines' Objections

Mark Shaw

July 18, 2017

No Comments

The airport has been negotiating the terminal renovation contract with Madrid-based Ferrovial Airports, leader of the public-private partnership, for more than 10 months.

UPDATE Sinkholes Close Key NJ Interstate-80 As Officials Seek Solutions, Funding

AECOM-HNTB Team Wins $186M Contract to Manage NYC Second Avenue Subway Extension

California Unveils ‘High-Impact’ Blueprint to Promote Heat Pumps

Federal Judge Upholds New York City Building Natural Gas Restriction

Wood Group Financial Review Uncovers 'Cultural Failings' in Projects Business

Industry Jobs

Events

April 16, 2025

5 Proven Strategies to Mitigate Risk and Keep Data Center Construction on Track

Data center construction comes with tight deadlines and little room for error. Between supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and unexpected risks, staying on schedule and on budget requires a proactive approach. We'll break down five proven strategies that top data center teams use to identify and mitigate risks before they escalate.

Unlocking Hidden Insights: The Power of Data, Reporting & AI in Construction

In today’s fast-paced, heavy civil construction industry, the ability to collect, analyze, and act on data is more critical than ever. Join us for an exclusive webinar exploring how contractors can leverage data, reporting, and emerging AI tools to drive efficiency, improve decision-making, and stay ahead of the competition.