Construction Economics for July 31, 2023 July 26, 2023 No Comments ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economicsRead More
Data Management DPR Picks Autodesk Construction Cloud as Its Projects’ 'Single Source of Truth' Jeff Yoders July 25, 2023 No Comments The contractor, which self-performs work is standardizing its project information for better project delivery, including prefabrication. Read More
Highway Infrastructure Key Lawmakers Want U.S. DOT Update on Missed Deadline for User-Fee Advisory Panel Tom Ichniowski July 25, 2023 No Comments Infrastructure Act mandated setting up vehicle-miles-traveled advisory panel by late March 2022.Read More
Legal Johnson Bros. Says Charlotte Owes $115M for Streetcar Line Project James Leggate July 24, 2023 No Comments Johnson Bros. Corp. says Charlotte caused delays and provided inadequate plans, while the city counters that it's owed millions from the Texas-based contractor it says failed to complete punch list items and performed "poor work." Read More
Federal Spending Senate DOT Spending Plan Draws Industry Support Over House's Deep Cuts Tom Ichniowski July 23, 2023 No Comments A wide gap between House and Senate committees' DOT 2024 appropriations bills shows contrast in transportation spending priorities.Read More
Regulations OSHA Reporting Rule to Take Effect in 2024 Over Contractor Objections James Leggate July 21, 2023 No Comments Contractor groups say data from injury report forms OSHA plans to post online could be mischaracterized.Read More
Renewable Energy Developer Cancels UK Offshore Wind Project Amid Rising Costs Peter Reina July 21, 2023 No Comments In terminating the 1.8-GW Norfolk Boreas project, Sweden-based Vattenfall AB said it is writing off $530 million in costs and termination fees.Read More
Ambitious 'Endeavor' Begins on Space Shuttle Exhibit Greg Aragon July 21, 2023 No Comments Initial segments placed for a first-of-its-kind display at California Science Center.Read More
Transportation FTA Grants To Fund Planning, Design for 47 Local Transit Projects James Leggate July 21, 2023 No Comments The program funds planning, engineering and development of projects to improve transit services in historically disadvantaged communities.Read More
Government EPA Infrastructure, Superfund Programs Slashed by House Committee Pam McFarland July 20, 2023 No Comments The House Appropriations Committee approved the spending bill July 19 by a party-line 33-27 vote. Read More