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Design firms saw their revenue grow in 2021 but supply chain uncertainty and inflation loom even as demand for design services remains strong.

Agency recommends improved severe weather safety procedures after the partial collapse in Illinois that killed six workers but raises no issues over design or construction.

The lawyer representing the family of a worker killed in the Dec. 10 disaster highlighted a report by an engineer who joined rescue efforts.

In Iowa, CM at-risk would be allowed on all vertical construction but universities could not use DB project delivery, under state legislation passed by both houses.

Proposed designations could mandate added preconstruction permitting for some types of projects.

Prosecutors say Brian Kowert Sr., formerly of HBD Construction, engaged in fraud using front companies and falsified records.

Legislation puts more than $1 billion toward water projects including lead service line replacement and PFAS removal.

An Illinois steel and rebar contractor agreed to a settlement after the government intervened in the case.

The US Dept. of Veterans Affairs facility is the first agency project to include private money for construction while also using funding from available VA appropriations.

Lockwood Andrews Newnam chief engineer details assurances that he claims were betrayed by Flint officials, leading to the city's water crisis.