As much as COVID-19 has led more firms to put a focus on digital innovation, ENR Top 500 design firms are also finding themselves having deeper discussions with clients about long-term design packages that help cut carbon emissions, execute ESG goals and meet diversity, equity and inclusion markers for stakeholders.
Water and electric utility Turlock Irrigation District was awarded a $20-million state grant to test the water- and energy-saving concept on two locations in its canal systems.
State agency unanimously approved voluntary 1.5% procurement target in outreach to LGBT-owned contractors as part of a utility supplier diversity program
The $1.4-billion expansion of a Phillips 66 natural gas liquids complex in Sweeny, Texas, was “the best example of teamwork I have seen in my 30-plus year career,” says John Parker, senior vice president of construction at project design-builder S&B Engineers and Constructors.
Equipment giant Caterpillar, design giant WSP and others announce they will detach, while more are ‘closely monitoring’ the situation overseas as it directly affects projects, clients and personnel.
Learning to build successful teams, communicate effectively and adapt to change are critical skills needed, said participants at ENR conference in Tempe, Ariz. for construction's rising talent.