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Policy attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion caused some angst at the ENR Groundbreaking Women in Construction conference Feb. 24-25, but courts have halted the Trump changes and industry talent development won't be deterred.

Less than half of the company's work involved federal programs.

The contractors are repairing Apra Harbor's Glass Breakwater, which was damaged by a typhoon and at risk of breach.

Chicago City Council has approved a plan to borrow $830 million for repairs and upgrades to the city's transportation infrastructure.

Concerns over tariffs will factor heavily as the year continues.

Engineering firm agrees to $53-million settlement of lawsuit brought by Michigan Attorney General on behalf of 26,000 Flint residents over the city's water lead contamination crisis. 

Senate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said "time is of the essence" for House members to pass their government budget bill for next year. 

Veterans' agency, which builds health care and other facilities, cited a Jan. 21 court ruling against the Biden-era agreement in a directive to remove it from construction contracts. 

The action favors fossil fuel projects and comes as a White House panel takes step to repeal environmental regulations under the federal NEPA law.

Industry and labor union leaders join lawmakers in calling for permitting reforms at Senate committee hearing on Feb. 19.