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Fire Breaks Out at Ivanpah Solar Plant in Calif.

May 25, 2016

Misaligned mirrors are being blamed for a fire on May 19 at the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System in California’s Mojave Desert.

Designers Predict California Construction Surge Will Continue

Architectural, engineering firms serving public and private sectors see cause for optimism

Bruce Buckley

May 24, 2016

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It was another year of revenue growth for many architectural and engineering firms in California. Respondents to ENR California’s latest Top Design Firms survey billed $4.27 billion of work in California in 2015.

Top 2015 Starts: Megaprojects Stretch Contractor Resources Thin

The annual ranking shows building booms in many sectors—from residential to infrastructure to renewables—keeping contractors flush with backlog

Scott Blair

April 7, 2016

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California construction crews continue to find themselves busier than ever.

Wind, Solar on the Way to the Mainstream

Housley Carr

February 18, 2016

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Propelled by powerful and complementary forces, the U.S. renewables market is in the early stages of a multiyear period of sustained development and construction activity that may come to be viewed as the golden age of wind and solar power.

Linking Power Sources to Markets Promises Transmission-Line Build-Out

Housley Carr

February 17, 2016

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In the U.S., a substantial portion of the best wind and solar resources are far from where most of the nation’s electricity is consumed.

Scott Judy

September 19, 2012

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Facing a challenging political landscape, solar firms continue to add unprecedented amounts of photovoltaic capacity to the nation's power supply at increasingly lower costs.

California Unveils ‘High-Impact’ Blueprint to Promote Heat Pumps

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

Federal Judge Upholds New York City Building Natural Gas Restriction

NJ Energy Firm Partners With UAE on Planned $25B Investment in Power for US Data Centers

Award of Excellence Winner Mark Pestrella: Public Service Savant Leads in Time of Crisis

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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.