Articles by James Leggate

The U.S. Senate confirmed 108 nominees en bloc following frustration among some lawmakers about how long the process was taking.

Dept. of Transportation officials indicated the money would be frozen pending a review of DBE practices, which will be delayed by the government shutdown.

A federal permitting council is continuing reviews for FAST-41 projects favored by the president.

U.S. Dept. of Transportation issued new DBE rule without comment and announced review of New York DBE practices.

A last-ditch effort to avoid a shutdown failed in the Senate Sept. 30. 

The California High-Speed Rail Authority is suing the U.S. Dept. of Transportation to recover terminated grant funds.

Lt. Gen. William Graham Jr. said the change before seeking lawmakers' authorization will help address delays on civil works.

State lawmakers passed the law as the National Labor Relations Board lacks a quorum. 

The Navy has tapped eight firms for a multibillion-dollar Pacific construction contract—part of a broader push to accelerate defense infrastructure across the region.

Shifting federal priorities alter infrastructure funding, permitting, contracting, staffing and delivery—driving construction sector professionals to new levels of innovation to stay compliant and competitive.