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NAVFAC Elevates Rear Adm. Lore Aguayo to Lead Major Command

July 29, 2021

Ex-NAVFAC chief of staff becomes Atlantic region commander; POWER Engineers CEOs shift as Bret Moffett departs the firm, and more

Safety Advocates See Strength in Numbers to Combat Suicide and Substance Misuse

Scott Blair Bruce Buckley

July 28, 2021

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Many who have lived through mental distress and addiction are now raising their voices to remove stigma and propel real action to combat these twin epidemics.

Engineering Justice

Reconnecting a Community: Pittsburgh Planners Hope to Heal Old Wounds

Development connecting the city’s Lower Hill District to Downtown aims to build an inclusive mini-neighborhood

Jonathan Barnes

July 24, 2021

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A project in Pittsburgh's Lower Hill District helps heal old wounds that have been smarting for more than 50 years.

Engineering Justice

The Roads to Justice: Building New Bridges

The new era of planning infrastructure projects includes a goal of rectifying past wrongs and increasing inclusion in decisions

Aileen Cho

July 14, 2021

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The era of interstate construction was often shaped by blatantly racist practices.

Workforce

The 50K Coalition Broadens Its Efforts to Graduate Diverse Engineering Students

Corinne Grinapol

July 8, 2021

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Coalition of universities, associations and companies has almost reached its 2025 diversity goal.

Viewpoint: How Apprenticeships Create Paths to Better Lives

Charles L. Harrington Sean McGarvey

June 11, 2021

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The building trades in modern America have long been a path to the middle class, and construction apprentice training provides more than a middle-class income. The jobs are a path out of endless financial worry.

Environmental Justice

Will New Efforts Bring Equity to Communities Long Impacted and Underserved by Infrastructure?

June 10, 2021

Inequities exist in all sectors—from highway alignments to industrial sites and wastewater treatment plant locations—but finding solutions won’t be easy or without controversy.

Amazon Resumes Conn. Warehouse Work After Another Noose Found

Scott Van Voorhis

May 27, 2021

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Contractors restarted retail giant's 3.6-milion-sq-ft Windsor project for second time on May 27 in the wake of eightth incident of a noose at the worksite.

Federal Contracting

Biden Restores Obama-Era Local-Hire Pilot Program on FHWA, FTA Projects

Tom Ichniowski

May 19, 2021

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Organized labor praises DOT action, but AGC criticizes it.

Top 20 Under 40: Evolve as the Industry Adapts

May 14, 2021

The next generation of A/E/C leaders applies lessons learned heading toward a post-pandemic future.

Kiewit to Build Record 4.5-GW Gas Power Plant for Pa. Data Center Complex

60-Ton, $500K Crane Is Stolen From Ohio Power Construction Site

Nevada Lithium Mine Secures Funding to Begin Construction

A group of workers stand in a line by two orange tents and an excavator picking up pieces of concrete from a collapsed building

Collapse of 33-Story Bangkok Tower During Earthquake Blamed on Substandard Construction

Fired NLRB Member Pushes for Reinstatement

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.