Caterpillar Sees Drag From Slow Energy Sector in Q2 Strong construction equipment sales offset by other factors Jeff Rubenstone July 26, 2019 No Comments Caterpillar reported strong sales in Q2 for construction equipment but sees tariffs and a slow energy market as ongoing tailwinds. Read More
There's a Global Gust in the Offshore Wind Energy Market Mary B. Powers Peter Reina Debra K. Rubin July 24, 2019 No Comments Renewable energy sector advances worldwide as new technology and regional demand add scale—and costs get competitive.Read More
ENR 2019 Top 225 International Design Firms: Market Is on an Uncertain Path Peter Reina Gary J. Tulacz July 24, 2019 One Comment Geopolitical tensions and economic nationalism are now posing a threat to the slowly recovering global design market.Read More
Construction Finance Italian Banks Back Salini Impregilo Buy of Astaldi With $1.67B Loan Commitment Jim Parsons July 24, 2019 No Comments Milan-based contracting giant moves step closer to consolidating country's troubled public works and construction sector.Read More
Renewable Energy NY Makes Long-Awaited Record Offshore Wind Power Awards Debra K. Rubin July 18, 2019 4 Comments European firms win projects set to deliver 1,700 MW, with millions in added state and developer infrastructure investments, as state enacts more aggressive clean-energy mandates. Read More
Construction Hazards Whistleblower Cites Concerns About Boston Light-Rail Project Former Boston agency safety chief believes he was fired for meeting with federal officials Johanna Knapschaefer July 18, 2019 3 Comments A high-ranking Boston regional transit agency safety official files a federal complaint.Read More
Still Time to Submit Your Firm's ENR Midwest Top Specialty Contractors Survey Jeff Yoders July 12, 2019 Specialty contractors working in ENR's Midwest region have until July 31 to submit their companies' information to our 2019 Top Specialty Contractors survey.Read More
2019 2Q Cost Report Construction Staff May Be Set for 4% Raises in 2019 Bruce Buckley July 3, 2019 No Comments Big demand fuels trend for key specialists, surveys say, but more prospects want work-life balance.Read More
2019 2Q Cost Report Checking For Signs of Slowdown in a Growth Market Gary J. Tulacz July 3, 2019 No Comments Will rising materials prices and labor costs blunt the growth in the building sector?Read More
2019 2Q Cost Report Construction Starts Rise as Material Prices Come Down Alisa Zevin July 3, 2019 No Comments Large increases in 2018 have given way to better balance in lumber and steel sectorsRead More