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Economics

Labor Shortages, Supply Chain Roadblocks, COVID-19 Still Hamper Contractors

Associated General Contractors data shows 89% of contractors have difficulty finding craft workers

September 2, 2021

Pandemic-related material delays continue to plague construction even as the labor shortage reaches pre-pandemic levels.

Construction Economics for September 6, 2021

September 2, 2021

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ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

Industry Leads for the Week of September 6, 2021

September 2, 2021

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Information is derived from Industrial Reports, a market intelligence firm specializing in industrial construction.

Pulse: Project News for the Week of September 6, 2021

September 2, 2021

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Project news from Dodge Data & Analytics

ENR Future Tech

Army Corps Looks to the Cloud for Flood Modeling

Jeff Rubenstone

September 2, 2021

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Generating the best possible models of storm surge, flooding and coastal conditions has been a major goal of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center.

Global Projects

Top Global Contractors, Design Firms Find Opportunities in Africa

Continued infrastructure development on the continent presents major business growth potential

Emell D. Adolphus

Jonathan Keller

September 1, 2021

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From smart cities to bridges, these five projects highlight work being performed on the continent by firms that ranked on ENR's top international lists this year.

Business Management

Q&A: Bentley Systems' Claire Rutkowski on Remote Work, Burnout and the Hybrid Office

Jeff Rubenstone

September 1, 2021

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The tech firm's CIO talks with ENR about how a blend of remote and in-office workers will be the norm going forward, and how industry firms can adapt to this hybrid approach.

Federal Policy

Trump 'Waters of the US' Definition Revise Is Tossed By Federal Judge

Mary B. Powers

August 31, 2021

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The Biden Administration is set to issue its own draft version of protected waters by year end, but court ruling was not sought by feds and industry groups are likely to appeal it

Hurricane Ida

Entergy Proposes Two Options to Restore Power to New Orleans

Pam Radtke Russell

Jim Parsons

August 31, 2021

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The utility could create a mini electric grid using power from plants within the metropolitan region.

Post-Katrina Levee System Weathers Ida's Fierce Winds, Surge

Autumn Cafiero Giusti

August 30, 2021

Louisiana contractors, federal and state officials and public and private infrastructure owners are assessing all damage from one of the worst storms to hit the state.