City Scoop: Seattle Seattle Construction Continues Steady Growth C.J. Schexnayder June 13, 2023 No Comments The Seattle region stays on an upward trajectory with transportation and multifamily construction bolstering the industry’s fortunes.Read More
City Scoop: San Diego Clouds Still Darken San Diego’s Sunny Prospects C.J. Schexnayder June 13, 2023 No Comments While the prospects for the construction industry remain robust in the San Diego region, wider economic woes may temper private funding.Read More
ENR Northwest Design Firm of the Year: Gensler Dives Into Data To Drive Success Bruce Buckley June 13, 2023 One Comment Firm strengthens its position in the Northwest coming out of the pandemic by offering research-based insights and diversifying its pursuits.Read More
ENR California Design Firm of the Year: HMC Architects Does Well by Doing Good Bruce Buckley June 13, 2023 No Comments Employee-owned firm finds success in doing right by its people while pursuing projects that benefit the communities it serves.Read More
2023 ENR California & Northwest Design Firms: West Coast Designers Remain Wary Despite Strong Results David M. Brown June 12, 2023 No Comments While design firms are faring well, issues in the economy are making the success conditional for some.Read More
Environment More States Pile on with 'Forever Chemical' Lawsuits Jim Parsons June 1, 2023 No Comments Washington and Maryland now have PFAS contamination suits against chemical manufacturers. Read More
Water Projects California Water Agencies Outline $3.2B Plan for Central Valley Flood Prevention Projects Michael Powell May 31, 2023 One Comment A focus of flood prevention efforts are cities on the Lower San Joaquin River that are especially vulnerable to high-water events.Read More
Safety Washington Is Third State to Move Toward New Wildfire Smoke Exposure Rules Tim Newcomb May 31, 2023 No Comments As wildfires become more common across the West Coast, states are enacting protections for outdoor workers likely to be exposed to smoke.Read More
Electric Transmission California Grid Operator OKs $7.3B in Transmission Projects Stephanie Loder May 26, 2023 No Comments The 45 projects identified by CAISO are needed to handle increased demand driven by the state's ambitious clean energy development initatives.Read More
Transportation HDR Selected to Manage Multibillion-dollar LAX Modernization Greg Aragon May 26, 2023 No Comments Los Angeles International Airport modernization includes a new terminal with 12 to 18 new gates as well as development of Concourse 0 with six to nine net new gates and airfield upgrades.Read More