Highway Infrastructure Carper, Capito Reach Deal on 5-Year, $303.5B Highway Bill Tom Ichniowski May 22, 2021 No Comments Senate Environment and Public Works Committee sets May 26 for vote on bill.Read More
Infrastructure Funding Update: GOP Senators Criticize Biden's Reduced Infrastructure Offer Tom Ichniowski May 22, 2021 No Comments Revised Biden proposal trims price tag to $1.7 trillion from initial $2.25 trillion.Read More
Infrastructure Funding Biden, GOP Senators Expected to Resume Talks on Infrastructure Bill Tom Ichniowski May 17, 2021 No Comments Senate Republicans' new legislation could come this week.Read More
Project Finance Ontario Transit Projects Get $10B From Fed. Govt. To Accelerate Scott Van Voorhis May 14, 2021 No Comments Infusion is largest-ever transit investment and will boost five projects, said Canada's infrastructure minister.Read More
Market Outlook Construction Activity Rises in All Regions, Says Global Survey Alisa Zevin May 13, 2021 No Comments Despite concerns about a hike in materials costs, worldwide construction markets report a growing recovery. Read More
Risk Management Prices Rise Sharply as Clouds Darken Construction Insurance Market for Buyers Richard Korman May 12, 2021 No Comments Brokers report increases in major coverage types, with highest in excess and umbrellas.Read More
Financial Reports AECOM Reports Solid Q2 2021 Net Income Financial performance in the quarter improves to $45.3 million Richard Korman May 10, 2021 No Comments Troy Rudd, company chief executive officer, noted the uneven pace of economic recovery.Read More
Pandemic Operations Skanska Says COVID-19 Postponements Still Slow New Contract Awards Richard Korman May 3, 2021 2 Comments The company reports modest gains in profitability even as construction revenue fell in the first quarter.Read More
Federal Policy Biden's Next 100 Days: Major Impacts Expected for the Construction Industry Bruce Buckley Tom Ichniowski Pam Radtke Russell April 30, 2021 No Comments The months ahead are expected to generate plenty of legislative and regulatory actions with major impact for construction.Read More
Finance Senators Probe Caterpillar Alleged Tax Avoidance and Former AG Bill Barr Possible Role Jeff Yoders April 29, 2021 No Comments Two U.S. senators seek details on what they call a "stalled" investigation into equipment maker's tax practices and what role, if any, Trump's attorney general played.Read More