All work associated with removal of the first of four hydroelectric dams slated for demolition on the Klamath River in California and Oregon has been completed by contractor Kiewit, said dam owner Klamath River Renewal Corp. earlier this month.
Formed from an ancient glacial lake, the Red River Valley is famous for its flat landscape and fertile soil. Perhaps less known is that it is also one of the most flood-prone areas in the U.S.
In densely populated cities surrounded on all sides by water—the borough of Manhattan in New York City as a prime example—the risks from sea level rise and climate change are not just hypotheticals; they are existential threats.
In comments about the market’s most pressing challenges, Top 600 Specialty Contractors are widely optimistic that the worst of pandemic-induced delays are done—buttressed by another year of double-digit revenue growth for listed firms.
Schools and industry employers boost employee non-technical core skills—from communication to team dynamics—as pandemic-altered learning and work environments have hurt real-world skills engagement.
Green building revenue jumped in 2022 with more projects seeking third-party sustainability certifications. Federal spending and new carbon-cutting standards helped advance climate-friendly design, but Top 100 Green Design and Contracting firms say greater isn’t always greener when it comes to environmental impact.