May 23, 2016

ENR

Despite a faltering international market, 2015 and the beginning of 2016 are proving to be strong years for U.S. contractors, with steady domestic growth and only moderate strain from workforce shortages.

ENR Top 400: Building Contractors Enjoy Home Cooking

Demographics drive building construction

Gary J. Tulacz

May 19, 2016

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While the plunge in prices for oil, gas and metals has hurt the international market, the domestic market remains strong.

ENR Top 400 Contractors Dialogue

May 19, 2016

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Industry Executives weigh in on contractor issues and strategies.

Utilities Act To Comply With Ash Rule

Thomas F. Armistead

May 18, 2016

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EPA response to major failures of coal-ash impoundments is increasing the cost of coal power plants, forcing more closings.

Public Transit

After New FTA Order and Foxx's Warning, D.C. Metro Takes Safety Actions

Metro removing porcelain insulators, slowing train speeds to cut electricity 'draw'

Jim Parsons

Tom Ichniowski

May 11, 2016

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DOT Secretary warned on May 10 that he might shut down Metrorail if it failed to adhere to earlier FTA directives.

Johanna Knapschaefer

May 18, 2016

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A western Massachusetts power plant has pleaded guilty to felony charges of tampering with emissions equipment and submitting false information to environmental and energy regulators in a profit-motivated scheme.

Tim Newcomb

May 18, 2016

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A 34-page U.S. Army Corps of Engineers decision has stopped movement on a proposed coal export terminal at Cherry Point in northwestern Washington.

Officials Hope To Restart $2.3-Billion Boston Subway Extension

Justin Rice

May 18, 2016

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Massachusetts transit officials this month took an embattled plan off life support to extend the most iconic line on the nation’s oldest subway system.

Nuclear Power

Low-Price Competition Drives Ailing Nuclear Plants To Seek State Aid

Mary B. Powers

May 18, 2016

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Will low energy prices shutter more nuclear plants without state support?

Outlook Brightens for Offshore Wind Generation in the US

Johanna Knapschaefer

May 18, 2016

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The U.S. offshore wind industry shows strong potential, especially in the Northeast, the Great Lakes region and California, but it still has a long way to go.

After Wildfire, Canadian Oil-Sands Boomtown Rebuilds

Nicholas Zeman

May 18, 2016

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Fort McMurray, Alberta, the center of Canadian oil-sands crude production, was evacuated on May 5, when a wildfire swept through the city’s outlying forests and through the streets, destroying more than 2,400 structures.

ASCE Report: Infrastructure Gap $1.4 Trillion Over 10 Years

Surface-transportation's shortfall accounts for $1.1 trillion of the total

Tom Ichniowski

May 10, 2016

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Electricity-sector gap pegged at $212 billion over next decade; water-wastewater gap estimated at $113 billion.

Debra K. Rubin

May 17, 2016

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At NYC event May 12, people managers are urged to deliver results as trusted "consiglieres" to CEOs.

MIT Makes Hyperloop Pod; Startup Does Propulsion Test

Luke Abaffy

May 18, 2016

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The first public demonstration of “the hyperloop,” a new propulsion system for high-speed transit, occurred on May 11 in the desert north of Las Vegas. Days later, a team of researchers unveiled a hyperloop test pod.

Arthur J. Fox Jr., ENR Editor in Chief Emeritus, Is Dead at 92

Debra K. Rubin

May 11, 2016

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ENR's long-time editorial leader set high standards for construction journalism and industry ethics.

2016 Construction Starts Down 10% Through First Quarter

May 18, 2016

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Through the first quarter of this year, the dollar value of total construction starts was down 10% from the same period of last year, according to Dodge Data & Analytics’ latest report.

DOE and Los Alamos Labs Sued Over Failure To Meet Deadlines

May 18, 2016

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A lack of funding for comprehensive hazardous-waste cleanup at Los Alamos National Laboratory required by a 2005 consent order could expose the lab’s operator and the Dept. of Energy to a daily fine of $487,000 under federal law, if a non-profit group’s lawsuit succeeds.

Plans for Boston's South Station Call for a 51-story Tower

May 18, 2016

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Houston-based Hines announced a joint venture with Gemdale Properties & Investment Corp. to redevelop Boston’s South Station into a transportation hub and mixed-use complex.

Terex Calls Off Merger With Konecranes, Continues to Explore Zoomlion Offer

Jeff Rubenstone

May 16, 2016

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Equipment manufacturer Terex Corp. announced May 16 that it is ending its plan to merge with Konecranes, and will instead sell its material-handling and port solutions [MHPS] unit to the Finnish-based company for $1.3 billion.

Three Workers Still Missing in Collapsed UK Boiler-Plant Debris

May 18, 2016

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Despite the removal of thousands of tons of steel and other debris from the remains of the Didcot A power-plant boiler house after a sudden Feb. 23 collapse killed four workers, three have not been located.

Pam Hunter McFarland

May 18, 2016

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Construction industry groups are concerned about the new general construction permit for stormwater discharges from construction sites, set to replace the current 2012 permit.

Fuel Cells Promise Carbon Capture With Power Output Boost

Thomas F. Armistead

May 18, 2016

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With concern about global warming prompting 177 countries to sign the December 2015 Paris Agreement to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, the removal of carbon dioxide from power-plant flue gas is becoming an urgent priority.

Product Snapshot: Air Compressor and Material Carrier

Jeff Rubenstone

May 18, 2016

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The P425/HP375 dual-flow air compressor can deliver air at either 425 cfm at 100 psi or 375 cfm at 150 psi.

Pulse: Project News

Scott Lewis

May 18, 2016

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Samvardhana Motherson Group is planning to build SMP Automotive Systems Alabama, a manufacturing facility for exterior and interior automotive components.

Drinking Water

Flint Indictments Send Message on Engineering Ethics

Whether guilt or innocence is proved, the Flint drinking water crisis is a wake-up call on public safety

ENR Editors

May 17, 2016

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The Michigan town's drinking water crisis is a wake-up call to not become desensitized to issues of public safety.

Construction Economics

Tim Grogan

May 19, 2016

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ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

Engineering News-Record's Award of Excellence

The 60th annual Award of Excellence celebration will take place in New York City, March 27, 2025. Three award programs will be wrapped into one exciting day, recognizing the 2024 Best of the Best winning projects, the Top 25 Newsmakers of 2024, and announcing the recipient of the 2025 Award of Excellence. It's a day to be inspired by the people and projects advancing the construction industry!

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.

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Utilities Act To Comply With Ash Rule

After New FTA Order and Foxx's Warning, D.C. Metro Takes Safety Actions

Mass. Power Plant Settles Clean Air Act Case

West Coal Terminal Denied, As Corps Sides With Lummi Tribe

Officials Hope To Restart $2.3-Billion Boston Subway Extension

Low-Price Competition Drives Ailing Nuclear Plants To Seek State Aid

Outlook Brightens for Offshore Wind Generation in the US

After Wildfire, Canadian Oil-Sands Boomtown Rebuilds

ASCE Report: Infrastructure Gap $1.4 Trillion Over 10 Years

AE HR Chiefs Push to Monetize People 'Assets'

MIT Makes Hyperloop Pod; Startup Does Propulsion Test

Arthur J. Fox Jr., ENR Editor in Chief Emeritus, Is Dead at 92

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2016 Construction Starts Down 10% Through First Quarter

DOE and Los Alamos Labs Sued Over Failure To Meet Deadlines

Plans for Boston's South Station Call for a 51-story Tower

Terex Calls Off Merger With Konecranes, Continues to Explore Zoomlion Offer

Three Workers Still Missing in Collapsed UK Boiler-Plant Debris

New General Construction Permit Problematic, Contractors Say

Fuel Cells Promise Carbon Capture With Power Output Boost

Product Snapshot: Air Compressor and Material Carrier

Pulse: Project News

Flint Indictments Send Message on Engineering Ethics

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