This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more.
This Website Uses Cookies
By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Learn More
This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more.
ENR logo
search
cart
facebook twitter linkedin youtube
  • Sign In
  • Subscribe
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
ENR logo
  • PROJECTS
    • Buildings
    • Construction Methods
    • Design
    • Sustainability
    • Transportation
    • Environment
    • Power & Industrial
    • Water & Dams
    • Best Projects
    • Pulse
  • NEWS
    • ENR News
    • Coronavirus Coverage
    • Regional Coronavirus Coverage
  • BUSINESS
    • Safety & Health
    • Workforce
    • Diversity and Inclusion
    • Finance
    • Companies
    • Project Delivery
    • Ethics & Corruption
    • Government
    • Risk
    • Contractor Business Strategy
  • TALENT
    • Awards
      • Top 25 Newsmakers
      • Award of Excellence
      • Legacy Award
      • Top Young Professionals
    • Promotions & New Hires
    • Obituaries
    • Annual Photo Contest
  • REGIONS
    • ENR California
    • ENR MidAtlantic
    • ENR Midwest
    • ENR Mountain States
    • ENR New York
    • ENR New England
    • ENR Northwest
    • ENR Southeast
    • ENR Southwest
    • ENR Texas & Louisiana
    • Regional Contests and Surveys
  • TECH
    • Information Technology
    • Construction Technology
    • BIM
  • PRODUCTS
    • Equipment
    • Materials
    • Product Snapshot
  • IDEAS
    • Blogs
    • Editorials
    • Viewpoints
    • Letters
    • Book Reviews
  • COSTS
    • Construction Economics Archive
    • Construction Cost Index
    • Building Cost Index
    • Historical Indices
    • Quarterly Cost Reports
    • FAQs
  • LISTS
    • ENR Top Lists
    • ENR Sourcebooks
    • Survey Schedule
    • 2022 Top 100/400/500 Survey
    • 2022 Top International Survey
    • ENR 2022 Green Building Survey
    • ENR 2022 Global Sourcebook Survey
  • INFOCENTERS
    • AEC Firms’ Training Resource
    • Better Formwork & Scaffolding Solutions
    • Disrupting the Status Quo
    • Future Connected Construction
    • Planning for Project Perfection
    • THE POWER OF BUILDING SMARTER
    • Transportation Asset Lifecycle Insights
  • EVENTS
    • Award of Excellence
    • Best of the Best Project Awards
    • FutureTech
    • Groundbreaking Women in Construction
    • Global Best Projects Awards
    • NY/NJ Infrastructure Forum
    • Regional Best Projects
    • Top 25 Newsmakers
    • Top Young Professionals Conference
    • Upcoming Events
    • Webinars
  • MORE
    • About
      • Contact Us
      • Advertise
      • Social Media Channels
    • Best Project Award Contests
      • Global
      • Regional
    • CE Center
    • Digital Editions
    • ENR Book Store
    • Industry Jobs
    • Podcasts
    • Proposals & Bids
    • Special Advertising Sections
    • Subscribe
    • Videos
    • Year In Construction Photo Contest
    • Sponsor Insights
Home » Authors » James Leggate
James Leggate

James Leggate

James Leggate is an online news editor at ENR. He has reported on a variety of issues for more than 10 years and his work has contributed to several regional Associated Press Media Editors and Murrow award wins.
Articles

ARTICLES

Ellicott_City_Flood_Plan_Render.jpeg
Infrastructure Finance

Maryland Stormwater Tunnel Project Gets $75M EPA Loan Boost

James leggate
James Leggate
May 25, 2022
No Comments
Kiewit-Traylor Brothers joint venture is CM-at-risk for the project, a key component of a $167M flood resilience program in Ellicott City.
Read More
Lafarge_Truck.jpg
Legal

Court Allows Lafarge Case to Continue Over Alleged Islamic State Payments

James leggate
James Leggate
May 23, 2022
No Comments

Lafarge faces charges of complicity in crimes against humanity tied to a Syria cement plant and alleged payments to armed groups.


Read More
DAC_Carbon_Engineering_ENRwebready.jpg
Infrastructure Act

DOE Advances $3.5B for Atmospheric CO2 Removal Projects

Agency plans to fund four 'direct air capture' hubs
James leggate
James Leggate
May 20, 2022
No Comments

Funds are set to spur creation of four U.S. hubs to remove carbon dioxide directly from ambient air, but some advocates question their efficiency.


Read More
Brent Spence Bridge
Transportation

Ohio, Kentucky Seek Design-Build Teams for $2.8B Interstate Bridge

New span would complement the 1963-built Brent Spence Bridge
James leggate
James Leggate
May 19, 2022
No Comments

State transportation officials estimate the design-build contract for the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project will be worth $2.2 billion.


Read More
Uinta_Basin_Railway_Route.jpg
Transportation

AECOM, Skanska, Obayashi Picked for $1.4B Utah Railroad Project

James leggate
James Leggate
May 18, 2022
No Comments

The planned Uinta Basin Railway will connect a mineral-rich region to the national rail network. 


Read More
Syracuse_Interstate_81_Viaduct_Replacement_NYSDOT.jpg
Transportation

NY Moves Ahead on Syracuse I-81 Viaduct Replacement Project

Advocates call on state to ensure residents are not exposed to lead
James leggate
James Leggate
May 17, 2022
No Comments

State DOT released the short list of design-build teams for the $2.3M project's first phase, but advocates say local residents need more safety protections before work begins.


Read More
AFRH_Scott_Building.JPG
Legal

Hensel Phelps Agrees to Pay $2.8M to Settle False Claims Case

James leggate
James Leggate
May 16, 2022
No Comments

The large construction firm was accused of making false claims about a subcontractor on a government project.


Read More
Los_Angeles_Clearwater_Project-Tunnel.jpg
Infrastructure Financing

Los Angeles Wastewater Tunnel Project Receives $441M EPA Loan

James leggate
James Leggate
May 12, 2022
No Comments

The clearwater project calls for construction of a 7-mile-long tunnel to prevent sewage from overflowing into waterways.


Read More
St_Louis_Convention_Center_ENRwebready.jpg
Public Projects

No Bidders Submit for $210M St. Louis Convention Center Phase Two

Only one bidder bid on the first phase of the pandemic-delayed public project
James leggate
James Leggate
May 12, 2022
No Comments

The only bid for the first phase of the expansion project was about $48 million higher than officials expected.


Read More
Signing_A_Contract_B_W_ENRwebready.jpg
Contracts

$624M Design-Build Contract Marks Alabama's First Step to Fix Problem Prisons

James leggate
James Leggate
May 11, 2022
No Comments

Alabama plans to spend $1.3 billion building and renovating state prisons.


Read More
View All Articles by James Leggate
Subscription Center
  • About ENR UNLIMITED
  • Join ENR UNLIMITED
  • Renew Membership
  • Create Account
  • Change Address
  • Pay My Bill
  • Free eNewsletters
  • Customer Care

More Videos

Sponsored Content

Sponsored Content is a special paid section where industry companies provide high quality, objective, non-commercial content around topics of interest to the ENR audience. All Sponsored Content is supplied by the advertising company. Interested in participating in our Sponsored Content section? Contact your local rep.

close
  • construction site
    Sponsored byHilti North America

    Breaking Through the Digital Void in Construction

  • ClearSight_Image_03-feature2.jpg
    Sponsored byOpenSpace

    Evaluating Automated Progress Tracking Solutions

  • computer-900.jpg
    Sponsored byAsite

    Digital Twins: An Essential Technology for Infrastructure Projects

Popular Stories

Brent Spence Bridge

Ohio, Kentucky Seek Design-Build Teams for $2.8B Interstate Bridge

Cairo_Monorail_ENRwebready.jpeg

World's Longest Monorail Line Takes Shape in Egypt

kingstoncoalash.png

Jacobs Faces $3B Damage Liability in Coal-Ash Worker Suits, Court Says

SCDOT Carolina Crossroads Phase 1

Major Construction Imminent for SCDOT's $2B Carolina Crossroads Project

PennDOTbridg.83.jpg

Court Order Temporarily Halts PennDOT P3 Bridge Plan

Industry Jobs



Free Webinar

 

Free Webinar

Poll

How Do You Expect the Infrastructure Act’s Funding to Impact Your Firm?

What impact does your firm expect from future IIJA funding?
When do you expect states/localities in your area to start advertising Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act-funded projects?
How do you expect the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to impact your firm’s backlog in the next 2-3 years?
How would you describe staffing levels at your firm currently?
Since Jan. 1, what is the overall trend in your region for construction materials prices (year over year)?
View Results Poll Archive

Products

2022 BNi Green Building Square Foot Costbook

2022 BNi Green Building Square Foot Costbook

See More Products

Special Ad Section

Technology and Cybersecurity Today
 TECHNOLOGY AND CYBERSECURITY TODAY
 View all Special Ad Sections
 Archives

 


The latest news and information

#1 Source for Construction News, Data, Rankings, Analysis, and Commentary

JOIN ENR UNLIMITED
  • Resources
    • Photo Submissions
    • Customer Service
    • Digital Edition
    • Survey And Sample
    • FAQ
  • ABOUT US
    • Advertise
    • FAQs
    • Contact Us
  • Subscription Center
    • Subscribe
    • Renew
    • Create Account
    • Change Address
    • Pay My Bill
    • Free eNewsletters
    • About ENR UNLIMITED
    • Customer Care
  • Privacy
    • PRIVACY POLICY
    • TERMS & CONDITIONS
    • DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION
    • PRIVACY REQUEST
    • ACCESSIBILITY

Copyright ©2022. All Rights Reserved BNP Media.

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing