Risk

Surety Guarantees

Report: Bonds on Big Projects Often Fall Short of Full Contract Value

Scott Van Voorhis

July 24, 2019

No Comments

Why owners of large, complex design-build projects are taking on more risk.

Renewable Energy

NY Makes Long-Awaited Record Offshore Wind Power Awards

Debra K. Rubin

July 18, 2019

3 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.

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.

Disasters

After Quakes, California Military Sites Resume Ops

Damage Assessment Teams Evaluating Remaining Structures

Erica Berardi

July 15, 2019

2 Comments

Damage was limited in Ridgecrest, but earthquake research institute reports two red-tagged buildings.

Federal Builders Miss in Contract Change Oversight

Debra K. Rubin

July 10, 2019

No Comments

U.S. watchdog says Army Corps of Engineers and GSA HQ may overlook cost red flags for project contracting staff and firms.

US Places New Duties on China, Mexico Fabricated Steel Imports

Commerce Dept. sets preliminary duties of up to 177% on Chinese imports, 74% on Mexican ones but none for Canada

Jeff Yoders

July 9, 2019

No Comments

China imports face duties of up to 177%, 74% for those from Mexico in trade case initiated by the American Institute of Steel Construction.

Viewpoint

Negotiate Your Way Out of the Resentment Zone

Lindsey Lathrop-Ryan

July 9, 2019

No Comments

Women must recognize and detach from caveats that keep them from gaining what they deserve, says this gender-equity specialist and negotiating coach.

Building Safety

Cladding Fire Tests Stir Worry Two Years After Grenfell Tower Tragedy

Do calorie measures matter as much as full-scale mock-ups?

Scott Van Voorhis

July 9, 2019

3 Comments

Test methods become part of the debate over building fire safety.

Tariffs on Canadian and Mexican raw steel imports

2019 2Q Cost Report

Fluid Tariff and Trade Policies Make US Estimators Cautious

Jeff Yoders

July 3, 2019

No Comments

Construction procurement is operating in a constantly changing buying environment for key materials

Renewable Energy Construction

U.S. Offshore Wind Project Awards Push Market Boundaries

July 3, 2019

Danish giant Orsted wins NJ's record 1,100-MW power project; NY's 800-MW award is imminent, as U.S. energy sector builds to become projected $70B industry.