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Building for the worldwide energy transition and its applications will require recruiting, training and retraining millions of workers—a challenge as competition grows for industry talent and added funding brings new mandates

Facility Planning

Amid Returning Passengers, Airports Look to the Future

Aileen Cho

September 22, 2022

Stewards of North American airports discussed sustainability, diversity and future funding challenges at the ACI-NA conference in Minneapolis.

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Transportation

India's Airport Construction Is On the Rise

Neelam Mathews

September 26, 2022

Government is investing $11 billion through 2025 with a goal of developing 225 new airports as the country's aviation business has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels.

Environment

Federal, State Funding Set to Boost Construction of Wildlife Crossings

Tim Newcomb

September 14, 2022

Wildlife crossings over major highways are growing in popularity as increasing evidence shows they are a cost-effective method to improve safety.

Government Construction

Years-Late Embassy Project Prompts Call for More Congressional Oversight

The much-delayed U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan expected to come in $131M over budget

September 15, 2022

U.S. embassy compound project in Turkmenistan violated a local rule, causing lengthy delays and $131-million cost overrun, lawmaker says.

Infrastructure Social Inequity Is Focus of Climate Week

Pam McFarland

Mary B. Powers

September 29, 2022

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called out the world’s largest emitters to do their part to reduce carbon emissions in kicking off the 77th session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York City.

Transportation Infrastructure

First Contract Proposals Submitted for $2.3B I-81 Viaduct Removal in Syracuse, NY

Project aims to reconnect neighborhoods and restore city's downtown area

Scott Blair

September 20, 2022

Removal of upstate city's legacy highway structure passed a key milestone with shortlisted teams submitting proposals on Sept. 16 for the estimated $232-million first contract.

Transportation

Officials See Much Work Ahead for New York City's Infrastructure

State, local officials cite progress in maintaining aging structures

September 20, 2022

State, local officials cite progress in maintaining aging structures and transforming the car culture.

Project Delivery

Design-Build Team Picked for $4B Md. First Phase P3 Beltway Widening

Debra K. Rubin

September 22, 2022

Tutor-Perini will lead construction of 14 miles of new toll lanes on congested D.C. suburban highway and rebuild of a 60-year old Potomac River crossing.

Transportation

Stalled $2.7B Bridge Project Back on Track in Mobile, Ala.

Derek Lacey

September 21, 2022

Years after local concerns tabled it, state DOT moves forward with new bridge, causeway work.

Insurance

State Court Fails to Uphold Seattle Tunnel Builders' Risk Claim

September 19, 2022

Washington court ruled that the damage did not constitute damage to the project under the policy terms.

Mayor Lumumba joined volunteers who distributed millions of bottles of water

EPA Offers Help With Jackson Water Crisis, Ongoing Repairs

September 29, 2022

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan returned to Jackson, Miss., Sept. 26 to reaffirm his commitment to ensuring the city gets relief for its ongoing drinking water issues.

Flatiron Sues Builders' Risk Insurer Over Denied Claim

Damage involved vibrations during Washington State pump stations work

September 13, 2022

Did the contractor's master policy cover the damage?

Disaster Response

Fiona Floods Puerto Rico's Frail Electrical Grid

Derek Lacey

September 27, 2022

When Hurricane Fiona struck Puerto Rico Sept. 18, it further damaged an electrical grid still recovering from 2017's Hurricane Maria, and years of subpar operation and maintenance.

Codes and Standards

California Regulator Adopts Plan to Ban New Natural Gas Heaters

September 23, 2022

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State Air Resources Board is developing a standard to require that new space and water heaters release zero emissions starting in 2030.

Companies

Tetra Tech Beats WSP Offer for RPS Group As Bidding War Looms

UK-based firm’s directors unanimously support new US buyer's 7.8% premium bid

Emell D. Adolphus

September 27, 2022

An analyst sees acquisitive WSP making a counteroffer to bulk up its earth and environmental business line.

Corruption

Missouri Contractor Gets Eight Years in Prison for Fraud, Tax Scheme

September 26, 2022

Prosecutors say Zieson Construction Co. won through fraud $335 million in government contracts intended for businesses owned by disabled veterans or minorities.

Workplace Safety

Racist Graffiti Found at $1.5B Meta Data Center Site in Nebraska

Annemarie Mannion

September 23, 2022

Work resumed at Turner Construction site after shutdown following two graffiti incidents on Sept. 14-15.

South Africa, EDF Sign $612M Deal for 420 MW of Wind Power

Shem Oirere

September 27, 2022

Three projects are the first of 25 wind and solar projects to be developed under a government plan that targets generation of 20 GW of electricity from renewable sources by 2030.

Highway Infrastructure

FHWA Nominee Bhatt Quizzed About Infrastructure Act Implementation

Tom Ichniowski

September 14, 2022

Shailen P. Bhatt, President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Federal Highway Administration, got through his Senate confirmation hearing with strong support and no visible signs of opposition.

Obituary

In Memoriam: Tim Grogan Made ENR Economics Data an Industry Staple

September 20, 2022

Magazine's former senior economics editor developed analyses and projections widely relied on by industry managers seeking project cost accuracy

Transportation

Big NY, NJ Infrastructure Projects Advance With Renewed Momentum

September 19, 2022

Regional agency and firm officials offered updates on major transportation capital projects, addressing pressing issues on procurement, project delivery and politics

2022 3Q Cost Report

Labor Rates Spike for Union and Open Shop Workers

Bruce Buckley

September 28, 2022

After years of steady increases, wages for many craftworkers have jumped recently, pushed up by the pressures of a hot economy, high inflation and labor shortages.

2022 3Q Cost Report

Prices Still High for Heavy Machines, But Supplies May Improve

Jeff Rubenstone

September 28, 2022

While it may be too soon to say for sure, there are some early indicators that the steep prices for machines in resale channels may be leveling off.

2022 3Q Cost Report

Execs Stay Steady as Economy Sends Mixed Signals

Jonathan Keller

September 28, 2022

For much of the third quarter, watching the U.S. economy has felt like some strange version of Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle—the more you look at where the economic indicators are, the less sure you are about the direction the economy is heading.

2022 3Q Cost Report

Material Prices Slide Amid Unsteady Market

Alisa Zevin

September 28, 2022

Recession fears, inflation and other issues plaguing the economy in the first half of 2022 have persisted through the third quarter. While most construction sectors have been successful throughout this year, questions regarding what’s to come in 2023 loom large as we head toward the end of the year.

Book Review

What Earthquakes, Hurricanes and Disasters Teach Us

September 28, 2022

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In Genesis 6:11-9:19, God tips off Noah with the famous forecast of 40 days and nights of rain, but ever since then, we’ve been pretty much on our own when it comes to dealing with earthquakes, hurricanes and floods.

Pulse: Project News for the Week of October 3, 2022

September 29, 2022

Project news from Dodge Data & Analytics.

Industry Leads for the Week of October 3, 2022

September 29, 2022

Information derived from Industrial Reports, a market intelligence firm specializing in industrial construction and equipment leads.

Construction Economics for October 3, 2022

September 29, 2022