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
Companies Salini Impregilo Appears Set To Pick Up Astaldi, Go After More US Projects Florida and Alabama have already moved to replace troubled contractor Jim Parsons July 2, 2019 2 Comments Recapitalization would enable Milan-based Salini to purchase 65% stake in bankrupt Astaldi and spend $325 to settle debt.Read More
Analysts Point to Contract Terms To Cut E&C Investment Risks Debra K. Rubin June 20, 2019 One Comment With recent project execution issues and results surprises among publicly traded engineering and construction firms, some question traditional industry business models.Read More
The Florida International University Tragedy Bridge Designer Testifies on Evidence One Day After OSHA Slams FIGG Scott Judy Richard Korman June 19, 2019 6 Comments The engineer of record testifies about his cellphone after OSHA report on fatal collapse notes alleged errors.Read More
Viewpoint: New Thinking About Diversity Can Boost Innovation Diana C. Mendes June 19, 2019 No Comments How firms can reframe diversity from an obligation to a competitive advantageRead More
Long Beach Taps LA Exec To Run Airport June 19, 2019 No Comments Leadership shakeup in $7B-a year U.S. government nuke cleanup programRead More
Principals of Two Western Firms Are Dead June 19, 2019 No Comments Seattle designer NBBJ and $1.6B Calgary builder Graham Holdings lose key leaders.Read More
Construction Accidents OSHA Investigation Slams FIGG for FIU Bridge Collapse The bridge designer adamantly disputes OSHA’s findings as 'factually inaccurate' Scott Judy June 12, 2019 12 Comments The report from OSHA's Directorate of Construction lays out a detailed account of the project team's pre-collapse actions.Read More
ENR 2019's Top 100 Professional Service Firms: Companies Aim to Offer Clients More Gary J. Tulacz June 12, 2019 No Comments Professional services companies expand offerings through M&A to meet project owner demands for a broader range of expertise.Read More