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Texas Court Awards Zachry $20M in Contract Dispute Reversal

January 12, 2017

The long running dispute with Houston port officials revolved around the contractor's choice of construction methods in building a wharf.

Infrastructure Investment

DOT Nominee Chao Breezes Through Confirmation Hearing

Senators try to get details of Trump infrastructure plan, with little success.

Tom Ichniowski

January 11, 2017

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Chao says Trump plan will have "mix of practical solutions—both public and private"

Report: Louisiana Losing More Land

Pam Radtke Russell

January 11, 2017

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Projects to protect and rebuild Louisiana’s coast would be accelerated under a draft update to the state’s coastal master plan.

ENR's "2016 Year in Construction" Photo Contest Winners

January 11, 2017

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The 2016 ENR Photo Contest drew nearly 1,100 entries.

Infrastructure Projects

Study: 40 Projects Promise Big Economic Boosts, But Face Hurdles

Treasury: Lack of funds is key factor holding up most projects

Tom Ichniowski

January 6, 2017

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Report says infrastructure projects' capital costs total $330 billion; benefits range from $500 billion to $1 trillion.

Construction Workforce

Construction Dec. Jobless Rate Up From Nov., Dips Year Over Year

Industry shed 3,000 jobs vs. Nov. but gained 102,000 since Dec. 2015.

Tom Ichniowski

January 6, 2017

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December rate, not seasonally adjusted, increased to 7.4% from November's 5.7% but declined from year-earlier 7.5%.

Fixed Mega-Roof of Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium Spanning on Its Own

Decentering the 17,000-ton roof went according to plan, says steel erector

Nadine M. Post

January 6, 2017

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With the decentering complete of the fixed trusses that shape the daring kinetic roof of the Atlanta Falcons stadium, the steel erector is adding the eight movable parts, called "petals," that will close and open like an oculus.

Construction Economics

Construction Nov. Spending Up Slightly From Oct. Level

Census Bureau report also shows 4.1% gain from year-earlier spending figure

Tom Ichniowski

January 3, 2017

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Industry economists note that Nov. $1.18-trillion rate was highest since 2006; nonresidential sector's level strongest in eight years.

Composite materials

Florida Bridge Project To Test Composites

A small project will examine several different technologies

Aileen Cho

Jim Parsons

January 2, 2017

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A $6-million, federally funded project will serve as a test bed for a variety of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) and composite technologies.

2016 Year in Review

ENR.com's Most-Read Construction Industry Stories of 2016

Janice L. Tuchman

December 27, 2016

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What are the construction industry's major takeaways from a the election surprise and technological innovation?

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