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Toxic Trouble in the Water

Florida Project Could Help Address Runoff, Algae Blooms

September 5, 2018

Heavy rainfall this spring overwhelmed Everglades infrastructure and required operators to discharge nutrient-laden water.

The American Infrastructure

Elon Musk Fills Out His Transportation Tunnel Team

The Boring Co. is negotiating a contract after selection by The Chicago Infrastructure Trust

Scott Van Voorhis

September 4, 2018

3 Comments

The 16-mile O'Hare Express would connect downtown Chicago and O'Hare airport.

Commentary on Project Finance

Troubleshooting Construction, Through the Bank's Eyes

A bank's inspector relied on his construction project experience

John Zander

September 4, 2018

One Comment

What the person who controls the flow of funds should know.

Commentary on The American Construction Worker

Boom Times Didn't Win Construction Workers Big Paydays or Retirement Benefits

Labor Day 2018 is a celebration of work, not compensation

Richard Korman

August 31, 2018

2 Comments

Take a look at some of the trends and numbers.

Viewpoint

Public-Private Partnerships: When Will Reality Meet the Promise?

Richard Fechner, GHD

August 30, 2018

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Industry expert outlines what’s stopping the world’s leading economy from becoming the world’s biggest infrastructure P3 market

Debra K. Rubin

August 22, 2018

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Analysts are bullish on copper production growth but wary of trade dispute impacts

The European Infrastructure

Cable Design Eyed in Italy Bridge Collapse

Peter Reina

August 22, 2018

No Comments

Some engineers suspect that the 51-year-old bridge’s unusual stay cables may have played a role.

Trump Administration Seeks Border Wall Builders as GAO Warns About Costs

Mary B. Powers

August 22, 2018

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GAO study faults Homeland Security's construction costing while court weighs if environmental reviews can be skipped

Learn Multiple Employer Rules Before It's Too Late

William Mueller

August 22, 2018

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There might not be a more underappreciated topic in the construction industry than the U.S. Labor Department’s multiemployer citation policy.

Construction Accidents

Virtual Fall-Protection App Debuts

The app lets a user wearing a headset walk on a virtual building roof

Aileen Cho

August 20, 2018

One Comment

Users can assemble a safety system that either saves or dooms a worker.

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.