Construction Workforce Construction Gains 21,000 Jobs in Aug., Jobless Rate Stays Low Tom Ichniowski September 7, 2018 No Comments Nearly all industry sectors gained jobs, led by specialty trade contractors, which added 15,300 positions.Read More
Construction Contracts SBA Cuts Surety Guarantee Fees, for One Year Tom Ichniowski September 6, 2018 No Comments Reductions, which start Oct. 1, bring fees back to their 2006 levels.Read More
Construction Materials NAFTA Talks Continue, No Change So Far in Steel Tariffs Tom Ichniowski September 5, 2018 No Comments Trump announces preliminary deal with Mexico, but no agreement yet with Canada.Read More
Toxic Trouble in the Water Florida Project Could Help Address Runoff, Algae Blooms Thomas F. Armistead September 5, 2018 One Comment Heavy rainfall this spring overwhelmed Everglades infrastructure and required operators to discharge nutrient-laden water.Read More
Viewpoint Public-Private Partnerships: When Will Reality Meet the Promise? Richard Fechner, GHD August 30, 2018 No Comments Industry expert outlines what’s stopping the world’s leading economy from becoming the world’s biggest infrastructure P3 marketRead More
Technology in The Built Environment Smart Cities May Stall, But Smarter Communities Are Surging The road to cities that know your needs may appear inviting, but be sure you know the way Tom Sawyer August 29, 2018 One Comment These visions tend not to lead to successful, brand new technologically integrated cities.Read More
At Last, EPA WIFIA Program Picks Up the Pace Tom Ichniowski August 29, 2018 No Comments After a long, slow warm-up lasting more than three years, the Environmental Protection Agency’s water infrastructure loan program finally is rolling.Read More
Smart Singapore Is Top Time-Saver August 29, 2018 No Comments Juniper Research conducts regular studies on the progress of smart cities.Read More
Montreal Bridge Span Sprints Toward Completion Scott Van Voorhis August 29, 2018 No Comments Public-private team under pressure to finish New Champlain bridge by Dec. 21Read More
Legal Indiana Construction Union Officials Indicted on Extortion Charges Tom Ichniowski August 24, 2018 No Comments One current and one former official of an Indiana iron workers' union local pleaded not guilty in federal court.Read More