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Ill. Governor Pauses Data Center Incentives as NY Lawmakers Pass One-Year Moratorium

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:26:12 -0400

Illinois' pause on tax credits takes effect July 1 while the New York bill awaits the governor's signature—as concerns surrounding data center construction grow at the state and local level.

Chicago Bears Advance Planned Move to Indiana for New Football Stadium

manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:15:56 -0400

NFL team signals that it intends to relocate to northwest Indiana to a proposed multibillion-dollar domed stadium.

Contractors Added 17K Jobs in May, With More Hiring Expected Ahead

judys@enr.com (Scott Judy) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:42:32 -0400

Will continuing demand for data center construction keep construction contractors hiring?

House AI Bill Targets Workforce, Data-Center Infrastructure as Contractors Expand Use

gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:01:18 -0400

Could a new federal AI framework reshape workforce planning and data-center development as contractors ramp up investment in artificial intelligence?

Chicago Launches $7B Plan to Transform Sports Arena Neighborhood

manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:29:00 -0400

What firms are part of the construction team tapped for the United Center-area redevelopment project expected to transform 55 acres over the next 15 years?

Construction Economics for June 8, 2026

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400

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

AI in Construction: From More Work to Better Work

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:21:12 -0400

Much of the discussion around artificial intelligence in construction focuses on the jobsite—automation, robotics, computer vision. Those applications are real and increasingly visible. but the larger economic impact sits earlier in design and estimation, writes Saurabh Mishra of Taiyō.AI.

New York State Backs Out of $900M Bronx Bridge Repair and Expressway Widening Plan

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:29:22 -0400

Elevated section of the Cross Bronx Expressway has deteriorating bridges, but community members were not happy with repair options the state DOT offered.

Startup Illoca Brings Tracing Paper Feel to BIM/CAD Design

yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:36:00 -0400

Well-funded startups including Motif Systems and Arcol have brought more architect-friendly, web-native design tools to market in recent years.

Berkshire's $8.5B Taylor Morrison Deal Signals Interest Beyond Data Centers

gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:14:01 -0400

Does holding company's bigger move into residential development reflect more than a housing bet as economists see signs that construction growth may be broadening?

Top 100: Project Delivery Firms Face Stress Test

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Silicon Valley’s race for AI dominance drives up revenue for Top 100 delivery firms and demand for faster, fail-safe project completion.

Record $16B Data Center Project Advances in Michigan

manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:32:46 -0400

What did Sam Altman, founder and CEO of OpenAI, say about the future of AI and a controversial $16-billion data campus under construction in Michigan?

Bluebeam Releases Max Capabilities, Expands Revu

yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:05:41 -0400

Can AI turn construction PDFs into project intelligence? Bluebeam Max brings Claude-powered automation, smart reviews and BIM-connected workflows to accelerate decision-making.

Construction Spending Increases in April

zevina@enr.com (Alisa Zevin) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:47:08 -0400

Residential, public work account for much of the increase.

WSP Gets Ready to Tackle the Southeast's Biggest Infrastructure Challenges

judys@enr.com (Scott Judy) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

ENR’s Southeast Design Firm of the Year expands its footprint and grows its business by delivering on a wide array of programs.

Inside JCB’s Texas Megafactory Project

kongv@enr.com (Vince Kong) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

A closer look at how teams are bringing a next-generation factory from concept to reality.

Emirates Airlines Begins Construction of $5.1B Aircraft Maintenance Facility in Dubai

Fri, 29 May 2026 16:56:08 -0400

The project adjacent to Al Maktoum International Airport will have world's largest free-standing hanger.

Port of Long Beach Continues $2.4B Buildout as Bigger Ships Come In

choa@enr.com (Aileen Cho) — Fri, 29 May 2026 13:41:50 -0400

Joint venture team is coping with tides, port traffic and unexploded ordnances on Port of Long Beach's $400-million pier infill project.

Taking Fire Over Ballooning Costs, Ohio Gov. Pauses Tax Incentives for Data Centers

manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) — Fri, 29 May 2026 11:16:55 -0400

Why is Ohio hitting the pause button on tax exemptions for data centers?

Autodesk Launches New Division for Small Business Users

yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) — Thu, 28 May 2026 18:07:50 -0400

Autodesk has launched a new online hub to serve small business customers across its business units including architecture, engineering and construction users.

Maine Engineer With H-1B Visa Sues ICE Over Long Day in Custody

kormanr@enr.com (Richard Korman) — Thu, 28 May 2026 13:58:05 -0400

A legal visiting engineer from Colombia alleges in a lawsuit that he was wrongfully detained by ICE earlier this year.

Construction Economics for June 1, 2026

Thu, 28 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

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

Caterpillar Countersues in Patent Fight With Doosan Bobcat

yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) — Wed, 27 May 2026 23:59:36 -0400

US equipment giant filed a claim with the International Trade Commission alleging its South Korea-based rival violated patents—seeking an investigation that could potentially halt imports of machines

Prolonged Strait of Hormuz Closure Could Upend Global Economies, Energy Sector Survey Says

rubind@enr.com (Debra K. Rubin) — Wed, 27 May 2026 15:22:00 -0400

Shutdown of shipping through Persian Gulf is "far more than an energy crisis,” says Wood-Mackenzie analysis—as contractor McDermott International sees growth in region infrastructure restoration work.

Gray Construction Makes $2M Donation to Eastern Kentucky University CM Program

manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) — Wed, 27 May 2026 12:44:45 -0400

Gift will create an endowed professorship in a construction management program that has seen a spike in enrollment in recent years.

Sustainability Consultant ERM Teams With AI Firm to Speed Complex Project Permitting

choa@enr.com (Aileen Cho) — Tue, 26 May 2026 14:52:01 -0400

London-based ERM's partnership with Blumen Systems aims to untangle the web of permitting processes, especially for data center projects.

More Repair Set for LaGuardia Airport Runway-Area Sinkhole That Has Delayed Flights

jriceenr@gmail.com (Justin Rice) — Fri, 22 May 2026 17:32:26 -0400

Runway 4-22 would be kept closed until the morning of May 23, officials said.

Chicago Bears Rule Out Chicago as Domed Stadium Site

manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) — Fri, 22 May 2026 13:11:51 -0400

Will a new stadium for the Chicago Bears be in suburban Chicago or Northwest Indiana? The team promises a selection by late spring or early summer.

EPA Scales Back Limits on PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water

mcfarlandp@enr.com (Pam McFarland) — Fri, 22 May 2026 12:46:51 -0400

US Environmental Protection Agency wants to maintain legally enforceable limits on the most-studied types of "forever" chemicals known as PFAS but would roll back standards established for four other types, including GenX.

Black & Veatch Plans $1.34B Headquarters and Mixed-Use District in Kansas

manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) — Fri, 22 May 2026 12:28:30 -0400

Black & Veatch plans a new $500-million global headquarters in Overland Park, Kansas and a surrounding mixed-use district that would be developed over 10 years.