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Engineering Careers IMAX Film, Education Program Are Dream Come True

March 1, 2017

How does an engineering association come to partner with a prominent IMAX movie producer to create a film to inspire kids to pursue industry careers?

Right-to-Work Protesters in New Hampshire

New Hampshire's Right-to-Work Bill Dies

Johanna Knapschaefer

February 28, 2017

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State lawmakers voted down a right-to-work bill supported by New Hampshire’s Republican governor in a Republican majority state, delivering a stunning reprieve for unions at a time when other states are passing such bills over union opposition.

Construction Labor

Trump Picks ex-NLRB, Justice Dept. Official as Labor Nominee

Choice of Acosta comes day after Trump's first choice withdrew

Tom Ichniowski

February 16, 2017

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Fate of pending Labor Dept. regulations rest with courts, including construction silica-exposure rule.

Data Mining Gains More Cachet in Construction Sector

The infrastructure data-analysis boom has huge potential and challenges for AEC firms, staffs and researchers

Debra K. Rubin

Mary B. Powers

February 15, 2017

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Firms, IT vendors and professionals seek buried treasure in volumes of big data for infrastructure projects.

Engineering Gets IMAX Big-Screen Boost in New Film

Janice L. Tuchman

February 15, 2017

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More than 200 New York City students donned 3D glasses for “Dream Big: Engineering Our World,” which will air in theaters across the U.S. to promote engineering careers

Wages

Senate Bill Would Bar Davis-Bacon on Highway Construction Projects

The building trades unions blast the proposal, but can it succeed in the Republican Congress?

John Guzzon

February 15, 2017

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Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) is pushing legislation that would suspend the Davis-Bacon Act’s prevailing-wage provisions on federal highway construction contracts.

Study Shows Bigger Risks to Workers' Health

February 8, 2017

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More construction workers are uninsured and have fewer medical checkups than those in all industries, says the analysis.

Debra K. Rubin

February 7, 2017

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Maryland college engineering dean takes over Virginia school's 10,000-student program in July.

Engineering Schools Respond to Trump Muslim Country Ban

American Society for Engineering Education says impact could be "significant."

ENR Editors

February 4, 2017

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American Society for Engineering Education says impact could be "significant."

Construction Economics

Construction January Jobless Rate Up, But 36K Jobs Added

All construction segments gained jobs, led by residential specialty trade firms

Tom Ichniowski

February 3, 2017

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January 9.4% rate up from year-earlier 8.5%, first year-over-year increase in more than six years.

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

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

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.