Articles by Debra K. Rubin

Judge rejects lawsuit by NYC plumbers' union, contractor groups against Local Law 154, ruling ordinance is not an outright ban of natural gas

There are several times in their work lives when journalists try to say something important to readers—and one of those for ENR editorial staff is the profile of the annual Award of Excellence winner,

Big wastewater treatment site backup gas power plant is strongly opposed by residents of city already deemed a pollution-burdened community.

The Trump administration now is signalling it could follow China's push to revive coal-fired power based on a recent social media post by Donald Trump, who raises concern about lagging U.S. global energy dominance.

Projects in New Jersey, Massachusetts and Virginia face challenges from new federal energy politics, but construction is making key progress on ongoing off-shore wind facilities.

Reconstruction of the 1940s-era Spellacy covered bridge—one of America’s largest at 300 ft long and 24 ft wide—had a small price tag of $9.5 million but delivered a big impact.

Engineering is already the fastest-growing field of study at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, but its $73-million Advanced Engineering Building, which opened for classes last fall, could make more students change majors.

The power source is gaining ground from emerging technology, cost reduction, private investment and possible buy in from the new administration.

Policy attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion caused some angst at the ENR Groundbreaking Women in Construction conference Feb. 24-25, but courts have halted the Trump changes and industry talent development won't be deterred.

Policy attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion caused some angst at the ENR Groundbreaking Women in Construction conference Feb. 24-25, but courts have halted the Trump changes and industry talent development won't be deterred.