The inadequacy of existing safeguards to protect bridges and other infrastructure from ever-larger container ships was considered in a House hearing May 15, a day after the NTSB released its preliminary report on the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

As federal appropriations season begins in earnest, the latest EPA Clean Watershed Survey shows an enormous need for funding—more than $630 billion. 

A closer look at a disputed noncompete agreement as the federal government issues a ban on most such pacts.

The vote now sends the measure to President Biden for his signature.

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

Trina Solar Co.'s selection of installation partners for the solar photovoltaic project will help keep the project on target for completion within the next two years.

Autodesk, Buildots and NVIDIA are all further developing AI tools and experiments that could inform, iterate and automate construction.

Long-anticipated FERC rules require power providers to conduct 20-year-ahead plans for long-term transmission needs and give agency backstop siting authority for projects that cross grid boundaries.

USDA provides loans and grants for electricity, drinking water, wastewater projects in rural areas.

The InQuik system offers a lighter-weight, faster alternative to precast bridges and is drawing attention of transportation agencies across the country.