Transportation at the Crossroads

When Minnesota’s Interstate 35W bridge collapsed last year, to the transportation industry it was more than just a symbol of the nation’s failing infrastructure system. It was a fatal and unfortunate example of the industry’s inability, despite its many warnings, to secure adequate transportation investments. Full Story >>

Orlando Stays Inviting

Despite an economic downturn, Orlando’s tourism industry remains strong, and some of the major players are adding hotel rooms in anticipation of even greater demand. Full Story >>

Rebuilding the I-4/408 Interchange

Traffic has begun flowing on some of the ramps as PCL Civil Constructors of Tampa completes the balance of the $123 million Interstate 4/State Road 408 interim interchange improvement project in downtown Orlando. Full Story >>

Going Public-Private on U.S. 1

A contractor-initiated public-private partnership will speed construction of safety improvements on U.S. Route 1, along a section of the “18-Mile Stretch” in Miami-Dade County by four years and ultimately save the state about $2 million. Full Story >>

K-12 Schools Report: Building on a Curve

Population increases or declines across the Southeast are affecting school construction, with many Florida districts experiencing a drop in demand while areas such as Atlanta still need more schools. Full Story >>

21^st Century Schools

A McGraw-Hill Construction seminar in Orlando entitled “Schools of the 21st Century” recently explored ways for schools a major portion of the U.S construction market to help shape education with innovative learning environments that influence a community’s experience. Full Story >>

Build Local, Price Global

Structural steel’s 2004 quantum leap in price signaled the end of one era of construction pricing and the beginning of another. Full Story >>