Massachusetts Leaves Transportation Climate Initiative
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Massachusetts is the latest state to drop out of the Transportation Climate Initiative.
Massachusetts Report Reveals $13 Billion Transportation Funding Plan
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 15, 2013
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation released a 10-year plan that reveals the state needs $1.02 billion annually to maintain and upgrade its existing transportation system, according to MassLive.com. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation released a 10-year plan that reveals the state needs $1.02
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Massachusetts plans $17B transportation program
Construction Dive
MAY 21, 2018
Transportation authorities will use state and federal funds for new projects and renovations of rails, bridges, tunnels and highways.
Mass Bay Transport Authority Faces Big Deficit, Shortfall
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 20, 2012
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority faces a $130 million deficit for its next budget year, despite a recent fare increase, according to an analysis by the Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy at Northeastern University. November 20, 2012. read more
Minimize Incidents & Injuries at the Worksite
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 5, 2022
The next largest industry sector was transportation and warehousing, which suffered 805 deaths in 2020. . . Workers miss at least four days of work annually costing 3.94% of the world’s gross domestic product (GDP). The construction industry had the largest amount of fatalities, with 1,008 in 2020.
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MassDOT Ready to Replace Eight Bridges in Eight Weekends
ENR Construction
JUNE 14, 2021
The Massachusetts Dept. of Transportation is gearing up to replace eight Turnpike bridges during eight weekends in a $60 million-plus project the agency has dubbed the “Acceler-8,” project.
Boston Green Line extension holds 'real' groundbreaking
Construction Dive
JUNE 27, 2018
Officials presided over the fourth kickoff ceremony for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's $2.2 billion, 4.7-mile mile light-rail extension.
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Massachusetts Most Energy-Efficient State; Mississippi Most Improved
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
NOVEMBER 8, 2013
Ernest Moniz, along with a top elected official of a state, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick. Available online at [link] , the State Scorecard shows that the top 10 states for energy efficiency are: Massachusetts, California, New York, Oregon, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Maryland, and Illinois. Far West U.S. -
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Cardi Stops Work on Its $116.5M MassDOT Highway Contract
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The Massachusetts Dept. of Transportation is working with the contractor's surety bonding company to hire a replacement.
$1.7B Boston Highway Project Takes Big Leap Forward
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 3, 2021
Massachusetts transportation officials will pursue plans to tear down a 1960s MassPike viaduct as part of the massive $1.7 billion highway reconfiguration and redevelopment project.
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Massachusetts OKs Fuel Tax Increase
ENR Construction
MARCH 5, 2020
Legislation would increase funds for road and bridge maintenance and preserve mandated annual transfer of $160 million for projects overseen by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.
Energy Efficiency: California Regains Top Spot, Ties With Massachusetts
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
California and Massachusetts have both won the top spot in the 10th edition of the 2016 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard published by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy ( ACEEE ). The states with the most ambitious targets include Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Arizona.
Big Boston Highway Project Takes Big Leap Forward
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 3, 2021
Massachusetts transportation officials will pursue plans to tear down a 1960s MassPike viaduct as part of a massive $1.7 billion highway reconfiguration and redevelopment project.
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Emergency MBTA Orange Line Work Makes Its Deadline
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority reopened service on the Orange Line early on Sept. 19 after an unprecedented, month-long shutdown of the entire branch for a badly needed overhaul.
Massachusetts Holds On To Top Energy Efficiency Ranking
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Massachusetts broke its 2016 tie with California by holding on to the No. As Massachusetts continues to make historic investments and progress in clean energy development, energy efficiency remains the most cost-effective method of reducing ratepayer costs and lowering greenhouse gas emissions,” said Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker. “As
Boston Orange Line Repair Progresses During Unprecedented Shutdown
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's work on second busiest subway work is two-thirds complete, after month long closure to cram in years of needed work and line set to open Sepy.
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Veteran Transit Exec Tackles Massachusetts' Troubled Transportation Authority
ENR Construction
APRIL 3, 2023
Veteran New York City regional transportation executive Phillip Eng is taking the reins at the MBTA
Veteran NY Exec To Run Massachusetts' Troubled Transit Agency
ENR Construction
APRIL 3, 2023
Phillip Eng, former New York City regional transportation chief is taking the reins at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Boston Subway Repair Progresses During Unprecedented Shutdown
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's work on Orange Line, its second busiest, is two-thirds complete and set to open Sept. 19, after month-long closure to cram in years of needed work.
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Massachusetts Presents Ambitious Transportation Vision
ENR Construction
JANUARY 23, 2013
Bay State DOT unveils ambitious 10-year plan, vows to streamlined business practices.
$205 Million Approved for Charles River Crossing in Boston
ENR Construction
APRIL 4, 2018
The Massachusetts Dept. of Transportation has approved a $205-million project to replace a timeworn steel-truss bridge along Boston’s historic Freedom Trail.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 To Boost Economy Across 16 Host Cities
Business Facilities
JUNE 27, 2022
The 16 Host Cities picked for FIFA World Cup 2026 were selected based on transportation, human rights, stadium infrastructure, fan fest locations and training sites.
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Massachusetts Follows Gas Tax Hike Plan With $18B Spending Bill
ENR Construction
MARCH 8, 2020
But Governor's opposition to new taxes leaves proposal to boost transportation and infrastructure upgrades facing an uncertain future.
Construction begins on Phase I of $240 million mixed-use development in Boston
BD+C
DECEMBER 12, 2017
Fenway Center Development LLC, the project’s developer, announced joint venture partners Gerding Edlen, TH Real Estate, and Meredith Management have signed a long-term ground lease with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for Phase I of Fenway Center. . Rendering courtesy of Fenway Center Development.
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Best Airport/Transit: Silver Line Gateway
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 4, 2018
Construction of the Silver Line Busway along a confined corridor required close coordination with multiple stakeholders to avoid disrupting a nearby Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority commuter rail line or adjacent buildings.
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Mass. Transportation Agency To Issue Bonds for Sustainable Work
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
In conjunction with climate week, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority plans to issue $574-million worth of mostly sustainable bonds on Sept. 26, the agency announced in a statement.
Massachusetts Reboots Stalled Green Line Rail-Extension Job
ENR Construction
MAY 24, 2017
has won a program and construction management contract for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s rebooted Green Line Extension. CH2M Hill Inc.
Here Are the Most Sustainable U.S. Cities in 2022
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 27, 2022
A recent SmartAsset study compared 94 of the largest cities across three categories based on topics of transportation, green efficiency, and climate resilience to determine the most sustainable cities in the U.S. Boston, Massachusetts ranks as the most sustainable city, scoring especially high in transportation (No.
99-Year Old Bridge Replacement Project Wins APWA Project of the Year Award
Construction Dive
JUNE 9, 2016
Completed last November, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (massDOT) recently released a time-lapse video of the Kenneth F. Burns Memorial Bridge project that connects Worcester and Shrewsbury. Read more.
Boston’s New Fenway Center Development To Begin Construction
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JULY 2, 2013
Designed by architecture and master planning firm The Architectural Team for Boston developer John Rosenthal, the massive five-building, 500-unit complex recently received the final approval from Boston’s Department of Transportation. Now there could be steel in the ground at the 4.5-acre
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Industry Veterans Appointed to US DOT Deputy Roles
ENR Construction
JANUARY 25, 2021
New group includes Massachusetts transportation leader Pollack.
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Boston's Green Line Extension Project Budget Grows to $2.3B
Construction Equipment
MAY 10, 2016
. . . Massachusetts state transportation officials and MBTA fiscal overseers voted unanimously yesterday to support a scaled-down Green Line extension. However, the Federal Transit Administration still must approve the new proposal of $2.3 billion to complete the project.
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Contractor Error Puts Back Bridge Completion by One Year
Construction Equipment
MARCH 2, 2016
Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced the $81.8 million project rebuilding parts of the Boston Commonwealth Avenue Bridge will be delayed a year due to design errors made by the general contractor Walsh Construction's engineering firm.
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Arup USA Inc. Awarded $1.5M Contract to Study Boston's North-South Rail Link
ENR Construction
JULY 10, 2017
The Massachusetts Dept. of Transportation has awarded a $1.5 million contract to Arup USA Inc. to conduct a feasibility study of Boston’s so-called North-South Rail Link, a proposed project to build a tunnel that would connect the city’s two main rail stations, North and South stations.
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These Are the Best States for Wellbeing Post-Pandemic, According to a Recent Sharecare Survey
Pro Builder
JULY 15, 2022
In a post-pandemic world hyperfixated on health and wellness, states like Massachusetts, Hawaii, and New Jersey are proving to be safe havens for residents looking to improve their quality of life. Overall, the United States scored a 60.9 out of 100 for total wellbeing, a slight increase from 60.5
Cogmedix Growth Leads To New Headquarters In Worcester, MA
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 3, 2015
And in addition to expanded production capacity and other benefits made possible by the much larger facility, the new location is convenient to the city''s transportation infrastructure. Cogmedix Growth Leads To New Headquarters In Worcester, MA appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine.
State DOTs Taking Controversial Guardrail Model Off of Approved List
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 21, 2014
Virginia''s transportation department this month followed Missouri, Nevada and Massachusetts in taking off a controversial guardrail end-terminal model from its approved highway-products list.
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What top-ranked energy efficiency states are doing right on codes, utility mandates
BD+C
OCTOBER 20, 2016
Building codes and utility mandates have propelled California and Massachusetts to national leadership on energy efficiency, according to the American Council For an Energy-Efficient Economy's recent state rankings. . Massachusetts scored 19.5 Both states improved their overall scores from last year.
ENR New England 2024 Legacy Award: International Tunnel Expert Enjoys Epic Career
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Henry Russell’s earliest memory from inside a tunnel was riding Boston’s subway on the lap of his grandfather, a motorman for the Metropolitan Transit Authority, predecessor of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.
SPECIAL REPORT: Devens – Secret Weapon In The Battle For Business
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
AUGUST 20, 2013
This is a planned, business-supportive environment with a bottom-line goal to help companies grow and prosper in Massachusetts. We want it to be an easy decision for companies to stay in Massachusetts and grow in Massachusetts,” said Henderson. Whatever we can do to make that objective easier, we’ll do.”.
MBTA Approves Signal Systems Upgrades
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 7, 2018
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority management board approved a $217.7 million contract to upgrade and modernize the signal systems on two MBTA subway lines.
The Next Generation in Construction: A Spotlight on 6 Young Industry Innovators
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Winners of the contest earned scholarship prizes totaling $50,000 to support educational expenses such as tuition, books, room and board, transportation, and childcare. . It may be used to cover expenses to support training such as tuition, books, safety equipment, uniforms, lab fees, transportation, certification fees, or childcare.
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Best Manufacturing: CRRC MA
ENR Construction
MARCH 7, 2019
committed in 2015 to build the 204,000-sq-ft assembly facility for Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s next-gen rail cars, although the China-owned firm had yet to land contracts with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority.
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Mass. House OKs Fuel Tax Increase
ENR Construction
MARCH 5, 2020
In addition to providing additional money for road and bridge maintenance, the bill preserves a mandatory annual transfer of $160 million in projects overseen by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.
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