Articles by Scott Blair

AGC of California Partners With LGBTQ+ Group to Boost Diversity

January 15, 2021

Partnership will provide technical assistance and training to support the growth of LGBTQ+-certified contractors and suppliers.

Award-Winning US Projects Rise to the Top During Tough Year

ENR Announces the 20 Best of the Best Projects nationwide, selected from nearly 900 entries.

Scott Blair

January 11, 2021

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After intense deliberation and discussion, industry judges selected the 20 winners of ENR’s Best of the Best Projects competition.

Picking the Photos That Tell Construction's Story

Scott Blair

January 6, 2021

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Despite a tumultuous year that made traveling to jobsites difficult at best, ENR readers still came through—and then some—by submitting more than 900 entries to our annual photo contest.

Help Choose An ENR Cover Photo

Scott Blair

December 9, 2020

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The deadline is fast approaching to make your voice heard in a poll that will determine which of the finalists in ENR’s annual photo contest will appear on the cover of our Jan. 11 print and digital magazines.

Team Selected to Build UCSF Hospital in San Francisco

Scott Blair

November 12, 2020

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Herrero Builders Inc., the Boldt Co. and Webcor will construct a 955,000-sq-ft hospital for the University of California, San Francisco.

Hurricane Sally Knocks Out Pensacola Bay Bridge

Other impacts include widespread power outages and localized flooding

September 16, 2020

An evaluation of the damage may occur as early as Thursday, Sept. 17.

Air Hazards Pause Construction Jobs in Western U.S. Wildfire Zone

September 16, 2020

Construction work brought to a halt as air quality plummets; damage to infrastructure and property could top $150 billion

ENR Announces Outstanding Trio of Project of the Year Finalists

Global Best Projects honors worldwide teamwork and excellence

Scott Blair

August 19, 2020

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The trio of projects excel in most judging criteria, including design and construction quality, innovations, safety performance, community benefit and overcoming challenges.

ENR Announces 2020 Global Best Projects Winners

Diverse mix of projects features work in 21 countries on six continents

Scott Blair

July 17, 2020

After many hours of analysis and debate, a panel of industry veterans has selected the winners of ENR’s 8th annual Global Best Projects competition.

Coronavirus and Construction

First Look at Long List of AEC Firms Receiving PPP Loans

Tom Ichniowski

Scott Blair

July 7, 2020

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Paycheck Protection Program loans are viewed as one factor driving construction's strong employment gain in June.

UPDATE Sinkholes Close Key NJ Interstate-80 As Officials Seek Solutions, Funding

AECOM-HNTB Team Wins $186M Contract to Manage NYC Second Avenue Subway Extension

California Unveils ‘High-Impact’ Blueprint to Promote Heat Pumps

Federal Judge Upholds New York City Building Natural Gas Restriction

NJ Energy Firm Partners With UAE on Planned $25B Investment in Power for US Data Centers

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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.