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Trump Administration Issues Rules Easing Endangered Species Requirements

Court challenge expected from two attorneys general, environmental groups

Tom Ichniowski

August 12, 2019

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New regulations face promised court challenge from environmental groups, state attorneys general.

Construction Research

NIST Awards $6.6M in Grants to Improve Structures' Resilience

Tom Ichniowski

August 10, 2019

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12 institutions, mostly universities, receive funds for research related to wind, fire, earthquakes.

More than half of multiemployer plans are in construction's unionized sector

Pension Agency Paints Grim Picture for Multiemployer Program

Tom Ichniowski

August 8, 2019

One Comment

Unless Congress acts, PBGC says multiemployer program will run out of funds by end of FY 2025.

Crews Installing First-Ever Light Rail Track On a Floating Bridge

Tim Newcomb

August 8, 2019

2 Comments

The Sound Transit project requires unique solutions and special materials.

Top Lists

ENR 2019 Top 200 Environmental Firms: Building Up to Meet Demand

August 8, 2019

As global markets change quickly, Top 200 firms can't add size and new capabilities fast enough

Tup 200 Environmental Firms Profile

Methuen Moves on Mandates

Jim Parsons

August 8, 2019

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New England contractor lands on Top 200 Environmental Firms list as its regional water/ww project backlog grows.

Top 200 Environmental Firm Profile

North Wind Group Gets Energized

Jim Parsons

August 8, 2019

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Idaho federal waste contractor rose 10 places on the Top 200 list with more jobs—from small site assessments to large-scale remediation projects.

ENR 2019 Top 20 Under 40: On the Move

August 7, 2019

Next-gen industry leaders, selected as ENR’s 2019 top achievers, tackle key construction issues at New York City event

After Bottom-Line Hits, More Firms Exit Fixed-Price Work

Debra K. Rubin

Mary B. Powers

August 7, 2019

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Executives move to contain project losses, owners face cost-rise; job completion may become biggest risk, says infrastructure financier.

Jeff Rubenstone

August 6, 2019

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that construction employment in July was relatively flat compared to June, with small gains in some sectors.

Judge Halts Construction on Denver Water's $531M Gross Dam Expansion

Microsoft Hits Pause Button on $1B in Data Centers in Ohio

ENR 2025 Top Owners Review: Tariff ‘Golden Age’ Stuns Construction Market

CCA Construction, in Bankruptcy Proceedings, Loses Appeal of $1.6B Baha Mar Verdict

Rendering of proposed Alaska LNG project, shown next to a body of water with ice capped mountains in the background

Developer Glenfarne Buys Most of Alaska LNG Project Estimated at $44B

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