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Public Sector Work Will Lead Market in 2020, Industry Economists Say

November 20, 2019

Experts foresee enough construction work to hold off recession fears in the coming year, particularly in transportation.

Transportation Funding

Tax Repeal Referendum Casts Uncertainty on Washington State Transportation Work

Richard Korman

November 20, 2019

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A lawsuit seeks to overturn results of ballot initiative repealing controversial car fee

Construction Accidents

Final Collapse Report Details Miami Bridge Team's Failures

A scathing commentary from the transport safety board vice chairman

Scott Judy

November 16, 2019

5 Comments

The NTSB's final report on the Miami bridge collapse provides detailed insights on the engineer's actions leading up to the tragedy.

NTSB Vice Chairman Slams Design-Construction Team for Miami Bridge Collapse

November 15, 2019

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Bruce Landsberg laments the "group think" that pervaded the FIU bridge project's team members and led to the collapse that killed six people in March 2018.

Transportation Infrastructure

US DOT Picks Winners for $900M in New BUILD Grants

Tom Ichniowski

November 12, 2019

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Half of the total dollars went to rural projects, continuing a Trump administration emphasis.

Editorial: The Unspoken Messages in NTSB's Miami Bridge Collapse Report

ENR Editors

November 12, 2019

2 Comments

The National Transportation Safety Board last came down hard on engineering and construction in 2007. Did group-think obscure last year's unfolding disaster in Florida?

Mortenson Construction's M.A. "Mort" Mortenson is Dead at 82

Debra K. Rubin

November 10, 2019

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Modest mogul turned an $18M family firm into a $4.6B diversified giant that championed renewable energy and BIM well before they were trendy.

Renewable Energy

Giant GE Offshore Wind Turbine Now in U.S. For Engineering Tests

Johanna Knapschaefer

November 8, 2019

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A 107-m-high Haliade-X blade will undergo structural tests at Mass. R&D center in advance of turbine's global launch in U.S., set for 2021.

Construction Safety

Nonfatal Construction Injuries Edge Up but Injury Rate Declines

Tom Ichniowski

November 7, 2019

One Comment

Injuries rose less than 1% in 2018 to 199,100; rate per 100 workers dipped to 3.0 from 3.1.

Water Infrastructure

Supreme Court Delves Into Scope of Clean Water Act Permits

Tom Ichniowski

November 6, 2019

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Case centers on whether pollution moving through groundwater should require "point source" permit.

Chicago Contractor Charged in $325K Amtrak Bribery Scheme

Wood Group Financial Review Uncovers 'Cultural Failings' in Projects Business

Kiewit to Build Record 4.5-GW Gas Power Plant for Pa. Data Center Complex

Fired NLRB Member Pushes for Reinstatement

Nevada Lithium Mine Secures Funding to Begin Construction

Industry Jobs

Events

April 16, 2025

5 Proven Strategies to Mitigate Risk and Keep Data Center Construction on Track

Data center construction comes with tight deadlines and little room for error. Between supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and unexpected risks, staying on schedule and on budget requires a proactive approach. We'll break down five proven strategies that top data center teams use to identify and mitigate risks before they escalate.

Unlocking Hidden Insights: The Power of Data, Reporting & AI in Construction

In today’s fast-paced, heavy civil construction industry, the ability to collect, analyze, and act on data is more critical than ever. Join us for an exclusive webinar exploring how contractors can leverage data, reporting, and emerging AI tools to drive efficiency, improve decision-making, and stay ahead of the competition.