$26B in Data‑Center Builds Move Forward in Arkansas, Mississippi Massive investments signal rising demand for AI infrastructure Vince Kong January 12, 2026 No Comments A pair of megaprojects signals a new phase of digital‑infrastructure build‑out in the Southeast.Read More
Legacy Awards ENR Recognizes Michael Neal for Four Decades of Leadership and Service KAST Construction leader gains Southeast Legacy Award for shaping teams, skylines and communities across Florida Vince Kong January 12, 2026 No Comments Michael Neal’s 46-year career demonstrates his firm belief that construction is primarily a people business. Read More
Regulatory Public Pressure Prompts Florida DEP to Hold Hearing on Blue Origin Wastewater Permit Jan. 30 meeting will review potential impacts on the Indian River Lagoon Vince Kong January 8, 2026 No Comments Florida regulators will weigh Blue Origin’s proposed wastewater discharge as residents raise concerns about impacts to the Indian River Lagoon.Read More
Power Delivery Energy Vault Expands Its Footprint in the Texas Market Developer targets 2027 completion for grid‑scale storage facility Vince Kong January 8, 2026 No Comments A 150‑MW build signals a broader expansion underway in Texas.Read More
Texas & Southeast Specialty Firms Kept Hustling in 2024 Infrastructure and technology projects drove results for specialty contractors working across the Texas & Southeast region Vince Kong Jack McMackin December 22, 2025 One Comment Specialty contractors in ENR’s Texas & Southeast region tallied a very strong 2024. All combined, the top 15 firms on the region’s Top Specialty Contractors list reported revenue of $13.63 billion last year, up an eye-popping 42% from 2023.Read More
City Scoop | San Antonio San Antonio Construction Remains Strong, Signaling More Growth Ahead Vince Kong December 22, 2025 No Comments Industrial, residential and civic projects drive citywide construction momentum, positioning San Antonio for continued expansion in 2026.Read More
Environment Blue Origin’s Cape Canaveral Wastewater Plan Sparks Concerns for Indian River Lagoon Upstream discharges pose downstream impacts that may hinder estuary recovery Vince Kong December 11, 2025 No Comments As EPA tightens protections downstream, Blue Origin’s operations face heightened scrutiny over potential impact upstream.Read More
ENR Texas and Southeast Names 2026 Top Young Professionals Vince Kong December 2, 2025 One Comment ENR Texas & Southeast names 2026 Top Young Professionals. Read More
Nashville Loop Faces Worker Walkout as The Boring Co. Environmental Record Draws Scrutiny Local subcontractor cites unpaid invoices and OSHA complaints after four months on site Vince Kong November 26, 2025 No Comments Controversy around Elon Musk-owned contractor's unpaid invoices and OSHA complaints cast shadow over $240-million Tennessee tunnel project.Read More
Power Infrastructure Chevron to Build Its First Data Center Power Plant in Texas Permian Area Natural gas‑fired facility in state energy region marks oil giant's entry into AI infrastructure Vince Kong November 14, 2025 No Comments Proposed 2.5-GW facility plant at non-disclosed site signals Chevron’s entry into producing energy to fuel AI data centers.Read More