$176B plan unveiled to rebuild Northeast rail corridor
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Amtrak, states, regional commuter railroads and the DOT laid out an ambitious 15-year plan to ready the Northeast Corridor for future growth.
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The Dotted Line: Change orders often spark conflict, but they don’t have to
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
While disputes between contractors and design teams are growing, planning and communication can mitigate this friction, legal experts say.
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US DOT Opens $9.6B in Grant Funding for Bridge Projects
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The Federal Highway Administration is now accepting applications for grants to support bridge planning and bridge projects valued at $100 million or less.
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$136B North Texas transportation plan clears key environmental hurdle
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 6, 2018
DOT determined that the Mobility 2045 plan — which is funding rail, bus and highway systems to accommodate an estimated 51% regional population increase — meets federal air quality requirements.
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US DOT Rolls Out National Freight Transportation Plan
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
Plan identifies poor infrastructure as a barrier to better freight flow but doesn't specify a recommended funding level.
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DOT Proposal Aims to Guide Infra. Spending
Construction Equipment
APRIL 12, 2021
The Transportation Department is engaging with lawmakers by sending out a spreadsheet filled with specifics in what promises to be a pitched debate over President Joe Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan. Edward McGlone, deputy assistant secretary for congressional affairs, created the…
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Oklahoma DOT Plans $7.7B in Construction Projects Over 8 Years
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 6, 2021
ODOT adds 300 projects worth nearly $2 billion to its eight-year plan.
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$1.2B Minnesota DOT projects planned in 2019
Construction Dive
APRIL 9, 2019
Several hundred transit-related projects will kick off this year, but another 500 valued at approximately $18 billion needed during the next 20 years likely won't find funding, an official said.
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Oklahoma DOT Plans $7.7B in Construction Projects Over 8 Years
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 6, 2021
ODOT adds 300 projects worth nearly $2 billion to its eight-year plan.
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Charlotte’s Community Fuels Big Projects
ENR Construction
MARCH 18, 2024
From school bonds and airport investment to a skyline dotted with cranes, Charlotte’s people, and those planning to move there, are driving the biggest projects.
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DOT, Amtrak Weigh Near-Term Repair Plan for Hudson River Tunnel
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 27, 2020
But top House appropriator calls plan "a nonstarter," unless DOT also funds new $12B Hudson tunnel.
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US DOT Awards $95M in IIJA Tech-Related Grants
ENR Construction
MARCH 21, 2023
Grants are for planning and developing prototype technology projects intended to improve transportation safety, equity, efficiency and innovation.
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Florida DOT Plans to Oversee New Pedestrian Bridge at FIU 2 Years After Deadly Collapse
Construction Junkie
JUNE 8, 2020
Last month, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announced that they are planning to begin the bidding process for a design of the replacement bridge, which will incorporate lessons learned from the NTSB’s report. Now, officials are ready to start the process of replacing the bridge. Thibault, P.E., in a press release.
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Pennsylvania Bill Aims to Curb Major P3 Bridge Plan
ENR Construction
MARCH 18, 2021
Lawmakers are considering a measure to rein in the state DOT's recently announced plan to use public-private partnerships and new tolls for major bridge construction projects.
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Buttigieg Confirmed as DOT Secretary as Infrastructure Plan Looms
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
Senate approves former South Bend, Ind., mayor on a strong 86-13 vote.
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SC Governor Seeks Big Highway Funding Boost From ARPA Windfall
ENR Construction
JANUARY 12, 2022
billion in America Rescue Plan Act funds would help boost state DOT construction activity. The state's receipt of $2.4
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Connecticut DOT unveils 5-year, $12B infrastructure plan
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 12, 2018
The capital construction program is a near $5-billion increase from the last cycle, but state lawmakers have yet to settle on a source of funding.
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The Dotted Line: What makes a successful RFP
Construction Dive
APRIL 30, 2019
Owners seek contractors who flesh out a detailed request, giving them a ready plan of attack if they win the project.
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EV Charger Funding Plans from 35 States OKed by US DOT, DOE
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022
Federal approvals allow states to tap $900M from the US Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
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Facing Highway Cash Crunch, DOT Plans to Slow Reimbursements
ENR Construction
JULY 1, 2014
DOT to end daily highway funding reimbursements to states in August, shifting to twice-a-month distributions.
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US DOT Plans to Award $573M for Rail-Crossing Improvements
ENR Construction
JULY 1, 2022
Program was created by the IIJA.
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Highway Construction Detour Planning System Debuts
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
his frustrations with manually planning and filing lane closure requests with the DOT have inspired him to invent a better way. If necessity is the mother of invention, frustration must be its father. For civil engineer Javier Devesa, a highway construction project manager in Washington, D.C.,
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White House Plan Would Break Up Corps Civil-Works Functions
ENR Construction
JUNE 21, 2018
Plan would shift navigation responsibilities to DOT, other nonmilitary operations to Interior Dept.
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Utah DOT plans $275M spend to convert highway into 6-lane freeway
Construction Dive
MARCH 19, 2018
One group is already threatening a lawsuit to stop the project, citing poor planning by the department.
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Michigan DOT Selects Electreon for Inductive Vehicle Charging Road System Contract
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
Michigan selects Electreon to develop its inductive vehicle charging road system, furthering the state's planned transition to all-electric transit fleets.
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Michigan DOT Selects Firm for First U.S. Wireless Vehicle Charging Road Infrastructure
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
Electreon will develop state's inductive vehicle charging road system, furthering its planned transition to all-electric transit fleets.
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The Dotted Line: A successful project closeout 'starts at the beginning'
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
Planning and organization go a long way in keeping punch list items to a minimum and closeout documents organized.
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[VIDEO] Hawaii DOT Tests Carbon-Injected Concrete
Construction Equipment
JULY 15, 2019
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) plans to use carbon-injected concrete in all future construction as part of its sustainable transportation initiative, according to Smart Cities. The material has been approved for “all flat work” such as roads and sidewalks. According to the article,…
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DOT, DOE Set Standards to Advance EV Charging
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Package includes $7M in planning grants for major highway freight corridors.
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LIFE’S GOOD AWARD Winners Present Warm-Hearted Tech Solutions for a Better Future
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
The Grand Prix was awarded to Dot Inc. The company aimed to solicit ideas for environmental sustainability and accessibility, two key focuses of its long-term ESG initiative, the Better Life Plan 2030. LIFE’S GOOD AWARD Winning Solutions Dot Inc.: from South Korea.
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Stay in Control of Costs with Instant Visibility into Performance Impacts
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Once the shovel hits the ground, the main goal is to ensure the project progresses as planned. Carefully managing all project elements and analyzing daily progress against the plan is crucial to successful project delivery. displays as a red dot and indicates you are underperforming. It also shows any variance from the plan.
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Best Specialty Construction: Tennessee DOT SR 70 @ LM 15.5 - Emergency Letting
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 29, 2020
Contractors responded to an emergency situation with an impressive repair plan.
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Lawsuit Delays Illiana Expressway Plans
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 1, 2013
Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Highway Administration to prevent the construction of the Illiana Expressway, according to Roads & Bridges magazine.' Environmental groups Openlands, Sierra Club and the Midewin Heritage Association filed a lawsuit against the U.S.
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Kimley-Horn expands expertise with LPDA partnership
BD+C
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Kimley-Horn expands expertise with LPDA partnership 0 qpurcell Thu, 12/07/2023 - 09:52 Engineers Kimley-Horn, a premier engineering, planning, and design consultancy, has joined forces with LPDA, a leading landscape architecture and land planning firm.
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52 Strong DOT, Corps Funding May Follow Stopgap
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
With partisan squabbles over funds for President Donald Trump’s border wall blocking agreement on spending bills for fiscal year 2020, Congress again is turning to its usual Plan B: a stopgap bill to keep agencies’ programs, including construction accounts, operating.
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New DOT Line-up to Support Administration's Initiatives
Construction Equipment
APRIL 19, 2017
TheHill.com reports the Department of Transportation plans to create new top-level roles and reshuffle other positions. The realignment is intended to put senior staff in charge of the president's initiatives. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao's new line-up looks like this:
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