With apologies to John Denver, West Virginia’s transportation network is much more than country roads. There are also interstates, secondary highways and rural connectors comprising a nearly 39,000-mile road network, 96% of which is maintained by the West Virginia Dept. of Transportation, ENR MidAtlantic’s Owner of the Year. 

Maryland will receive a $200-million loan to help fund a replacement of Gov. Harry W. Nice Memorial/Sen. Thomas “Mac” Middleton Bridge. 

After two years of coping with lockdowns, social distancing, teleconference learning curves and virus variants, construction and design firms find themselves adapting to yet another pandemic-related challenge—safely returning employees to the office while accommodating a newfound appreciation and desire for the benefits of working remotely.

Bill introduced in response to Champlain Towers condo collapse snarls despite general agreement on inspection requirements.

Central Florida is poised to have “more work than what we’ve experienced in the last five years,” says Rick Goldman, vice president and district manager for PCL Construction Services.

 The 20 individuals selected for recognition as ENR MidAtlantic’s Top Young Professionals likely never imagined that their careers would coincide with a protracted international health crisis that would upend nearly every facet of daily life and present new and continually evolving challenges for their fields. 

This year’s group, which include three national 20 Under 40 honorees, impresses with their dedication to industry advancement, their contribution of professional skill and passion to their communities, and their support for diversity, equity and inclusion.

Teamwork and trust would prove as critical as technical skill and logistical resourcefulness to repair the crack traced to a weld defect on the Hernando de Soto Bridge between Tennessee and Arkansas in just three months.

In 2021, the Southeast construction industry needed the best efforts of these talented up-and-coming leaders to not only overcome the ongoing challenges of the pandemic, but also to address massive challenges such as water quality and the coming impacts of climate change.