Bridge Safety Vessel Impact Collapses Major Interstate Bridge in Baltimore A construction crew was working on the Francis Scott Key Bridge when it buckled, and six members who fell into the water are missing Jim Parsons Tom Ichniowski March 26, 2024 No Comments The NTSB arrived on scene while President Biden vows to “move heaven and earth” to reopen port and rebuild bridge.Read More
Carbon Reduction DOE to Award $6B to 'Decarbonize' Industrial Facilities Tom Ichniowski Debra K. Rubin March 25, 2024 No Comments Manufacturers of cement, concrete, steel and aluminum are among the awardees.Read More
Federal Funding House Passes Spending Bill Funding Embassy Construction, GSA Building Programs Tom Ichniowski March 22, 2024 No Comments Package slashes GSA federal buildings construction and freezes State Dept. embassy construction.Read More
Economics Architectural Firms See Glimmers of Business Hope in AIA Billings Index Tom Ichniowski March 21, 2024 No Comments Billings for architectural firms continued downward in February, according to the latest American Institute of Architects/Deltek monthly index.Read More
Airport Infrastructure FAA Selects Winners for $110M in New Round of Airport Grants Tom Ichniowski March 20, 2024 No Comments Funds come from the Airport Infrastructure Grant program, created under the IIJA.Read More
Highway Infrastructure US DOT Awards $3.3B in Grants to Re-link Cut-off Neighborhoods Tom Ichniowski March 14, 2024 No Comments Among the awards are grants to aid 52 capital construction projects.Read More
Construction Materials States Vie for $1.2B From FHWA to Boost Use of Low-Carbon Materials Tom Ichniowski March 13, 2024 No Comments Eligible categories of materials are concrete and cement, glass, asphalt mix and steel.Read More
Construction Workforce Federal Judge Strikes Down NLRB 'Joint-Employer' Rule Tom Ichniowski March 12, 2024 No Comments The National Labor Relations Board says it is actively considering next steps in the case.Read More
Federal Funding Biden Budget Seeks Heavy Spending for DOT, Corps Construction Tom Ichniowski March 11, 2024 No Comments The proposal includes new $8-billion, five-year program to upgrade FAA facilities, radar systems.Read More
Construction Workforce Construction Adds 23,000 Jobs in February for 11th Straight Monthly Gain Tom Ichniowski March 8, 2024 No Comments Heavy and civil engineering construction was the strongest sector, adding 12,500 positions in February.Read More