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ENR New York's Top Starts: Preliminary Ranking

Eydie Cubarrubia

February 6, 2018

ENR New York is once again ranking the largest projects that began in the past year.

Viewpoint: The American Energy Infrastructure

Why Coal's Demise Could Be Good News for Contractors

Thomas F. Armistead

January 24, 2018

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Coal's demise means more work for engineers and contractors.

ENR Global Best Projects 2017

Project of the Year & Best Power/Industrial - Sulaymaniyah 1,500 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant

Andrew G. Wright

October 11, 2017

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Fehmi Bayramoglu remembers very well the day of Aug. 6, 2014.

Mary B. Powers

August 11, 2017

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Federal judges in Tennessee and Virginia take stands against TVA and Duke Energy.

Energy Viewpoint

Streamlining Processes Ensures Safer Plant Designs

Ron Beck

June 28, 2017

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AspenTech's Ron Beck makes the case for greater use of plant-design software in power plant safety development.

Energy

Macquarie Proposes 1,400-MW Power Project in Virginia

Mid-Atlantic market is active as coal-fired capacity is retired

Peter Maloney

September 20, 2016

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Developers are looking to replace aging, coal-fired unit with efficient, cleaner gas-fired plants. In a market in which many plants are built on spec, each new project threatens the economics of all plants.

Hawaii Utility's Failed Merger Puts $860M Gas-Fired Project in Limbo

State regulators rejected the deal between Hawaiian Electric and NextEra

Mary B. Powers

July 18, 2016

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State regulators on July 15 rejected the deal between Hawaiian Electric and NextEra—a deal in play since 2014.

Searching Questions on New Nukes

Thomas F. Armistead

July 13, 2016

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In a power-generation market buffeted by cheap natural gas, increasingly cheap wind and solar energy, demands for carbon-free fuels, environmental regulations, distributed energy resources, advances in energy storage and other innovations and changes, what role can nuclear energy play?

Rival Developer Used 'Trade Secrets' in Power-Plant Design, Court Says

Mary B. Powers

May 30, 2016

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Long battle nets firm $134 million in damages after the state high court confirmed a Berkshire Hathaway utility stole the gas-fired plant's concept.

Energy

Siemens Installs First Turbine for Natural-Gas Power Plant in Egypt

Part of ambitious plan to double country's electrical generating capacity

Shem Oirere

May 27, 2016

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Siemens AG has installed the first of two 400-MW turbines at the Beni Suef combined-cycle power plant in Egypt, a major milestone in the construction of three Egyptian power plants that will have a total capacity of 14.4 GW

Chicago Contractor Charged in $325K Amtrak Bribery Scheme

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

Federal Judge Upholds New York City Building Natural Gas Restriction

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

Britain Approves $13B Lower Thames Crossing Project

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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.