New AEC Data Show Proposal Activity Holding Up as Construction Spending Slows
Design firms are maintaining record profitability even as rising costs, thinner order books and uneven market conditions test how long those gains can last.
$10.5M Settlement Ends George Washington Bridge Debris Liability Fight
After a truck suspension part pierced a motorist’s windshield, years of litigation scrutinized bridge maintenance, active construction work and an unidentified roadway hazard.
Construction Materials Prices Climb Slightly in July
Despite stable prices this month, economists expect input prices will continue to increase.
Core Principles for Getting Construction Companies Over the Digital Hump
Change does not come on a jobsite by mandating technology from the top down, it comes from understanding the field and its needs.
Army Corps Grants Permit for Line 5 Pipeline Construction in Straits of Mackinac
Securing the key federal permit is not enough for the project to begin construction as some state-level approvals are still unresolved.
Xylem Inks $1.46B Deal to Acquire Two Pump Manufacturers
CEO Matthew Pine told ENR months before the transaction that Xylem planned aggressive acquisition spending to expand technologies addressing growing global water demands.
Court Says Enbridge Pipeline Trespasses on Native Land
Why does a federal appeals court say Enbridge needs a "reasonable opportunity" to build a $1-billion pipeline in northwest Wisconsin?
$1.6B H&MV Deal Accelerates Irish Contractor's US Data Center, Grid Push
Fresh capital gives a fast-growing high-voltage power specialist more ability to build engineering capacity, pursue acquisitions and follow customer demand deeper into North America.
Autodesk Donates $1M to University of Florida for 'Design and Make' Lab
The Autodesk Design and Make Laboratory opened August 4 at the University of Florida, after a $1-million donation from Autodesk.
Construction Backlog 'Plummets' in July, Says ABC Survey
ABC chief economist Anirban Basu notes the “lack of momentum” for any segment outside of data center construction.
Amazon Discloses Ownership of GW Ranch, Giant Texas Data Center-Gas Power Complex
Campus, possibly $12B investment, would have natural gas generating up to 7.65 GW, with developer Pacifico Energy as stated EPC, state-allowed emissions levels raiisng concern and unclear risks from new state data center pause.