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Boosters for a more sustainably produced cement, which slashes greenhouse gas emissions up to 40% compared to ordinary portland cement production, say the material, called limestone calcined clay cement, is the next best embodied carbon reducer for concrete since portland limestone cement.

Pay hikes for construction staff remain at a historically high rate, even as some sectors could see a future slowdown in project starts.

ENR’s Construction Industry Confidence Index fell four points this quarter, to a rating of 40. Confidence in the current construction market is virtually unchanged, but execs have become more pessimistic about the short- and medium-term future.

Prices for used construction equipment have continued to show signs of stabilizing over the last few months, a trend also seen in other heavy equipment categories.

Despite inflation, labor shortages and other troubles plaguing the construction industry, some sectors continue to thrive, but others face difficulties as demand for growth slows.

Winding along the edges of steep slopes deep in the eastern forests of British Columbia, a stretch of Highway 1 offers stunning vistas for commuters and visitors as they traverse Kicking Horse Canyon.

Energy contractor Petrofac, with new CEO Tareq Kawash, will execute contract to expand the large Habshan gas processing complex in Abu Dhabi, one year after its suspension ended in UAE, Iraq and Saudi Arabia related to bribery incidents by former executives.

Rainstorm brought significant damage in four states, and the death of a New York engineering firm manager.

Fully rebounded from the pandemic, New York, New Jersey and New England contractors and CM firms still prepare for potential revenue declines.

Photographs chosen by our editors from submissions to ENR.com/midwest/photos.