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Caterpillar Sees Drag From Slow Energy Sector in Q2

Strong construction equipment sales offset by other factors

July 26, 2019

Caterpillar reported strong sales in Q2 for construction equipment but sees tariffs and a slow energy market as ongoing tailwinds.

Offshore wind power design and construction

There's a Global Gust in the Offshore Wind Energy Market

July 24, 2019

Renewable energy sector advances worldwide as new technology and regional demand add scale—and costs get competitive.

ENR 2019 Top 225 International Design Firms: Market Is on an Uncertain Path

Gary J. Tulacz

Peter Reina

July 24, 2019

One Comment

Geopolitical tensions and economic nationalism are now posing a threat to the slowly recovering global design market.

Construction Finance

Italian Banks Back Salini Impregilo Buy of Astaldi With $1.67B Loan Commitment

Jim Parsons

July 24, 2019

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Milan-based contracting giant moves step closer to consolidating country's troubled public works and construction sector.

Renewable Energy

NY Makes Long-Awaited Record Offshore Wind Power Awards

Debra K. Rubin

July 18, 2019

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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.

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

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A high-ranking Boston regional transit agency safety official files a federal complaint.

2019 2Q Cost Report

Construction Staff May Be Set for 4% Raises in 2019

Bruce Buckley

July 3, 2019

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Big demand fuels trend for key specialists, surveys say, but more prospects want work-life balance.

2019 2Q Cost Report

Checking For Signs of Slowdown in a Growth Market

Gary J. Tulacz

July 3, 2019

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Will rising materials prices and labor costs blunt the growth in the building sector?

2019 2Q Cost Report

Construction Starts Rise as Material Prices Come Down

Alisa Zevin

July 3, 2019

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Large increases in 2018 have given way to better balance in lumber and steel sectors

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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.

Aug 19, 2019

Using an innovative design and some careful planning, light-rail track is being installed on a floating bridge for the first time ever.

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