Articles by Scott Blair

Hurricane Sally Knocks Out Pensacola Bay Bridge

Other impacts include widespread power outages and localized flooding

September 16, 2020

An evaluation of the damage may occur as early as Thursday, Sept. 17.

Air Hazards Pause Construction Jobs in Western U.S. Wildfire Zone

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September 16, 2020

Construction work brought to a halt as air quality plummets; damage to infrastructure and property could top $150 billion

ENR Announces Outstanding Trio of Project of the Year Finalists

Global Best Projects honors worldwide teamwork and excellence

Scott Blair

August 19, 2020

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The trio of projects excel in most judging criteria, including design and construction quality, innovations, safety performance, community benefit and overcoming challenges.

ENR Announces 2020 Global Best Projects Winners

Diverse mix of projects features work in 21 countries on six continents

Scott Blair

July 17, 2020

After many hours of analysis and debate, a panel of industry veterans has selected the winners of ENR’s 8th annual Global Best Projects competition.

Coronavirus and Construction

First Look at Long List of AEC Firms Receiving PPP Loans

Tom Ichniowski

Scott Blair

July 7, 2020

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Paycheck Protection Program loans are viewed as one factor driving construction's strong employment gain in June.

Legal/Courts

Sweeping Supreme Court Ruling Protects LGBTQ Workers' Rights

Tom Ichniowski

Scott Blair

June 15, 2020

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LGBTQ advocates say Court's 6-3 decision will have an impact on engineering and construction firms, and in many other industries.

ENR Interview

Culture of CARE Works to Boost Diversity and Inclusion, Overcome Racial Inequalities

Scott Blair

June 10, 2020

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AGC's Brynn Huneke and Brian Turmail discuss the rollout of its diversity and inclusion initiative during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how it relates to the current protests over racial injustice.

Construction Projects Halted, Fires Set in Several Major US Cities Amid Protests

June 1, 2020

Project sites set ablaze in Minneapolis, D.C. and Ohio, as construction is shut down in downtown Chicago and in California; NYC sets first curfew in decades amid looting, even of boarded-up stores.

Coronavirus and Construction

Survey: Industry Anxiety Levels Fall, But Concern for Business Stability Still is High

Corinne Grinapol

Scott Blair

April 26, 2020

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Project delays and cancellations rose, said the mid-April analysis of 416 industry employees, but more employers plan to rehire those cut or recruit, and have adjusted to new business approaches.

Coronavirus and Construction

COVID-19 Survey: Business Outlook Darkens Among Industry Firms

Corinne Grinapol

Scott Blair

April 9, 2020

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Industry respondents report half their projects have been put on hold or cancelled, on average, and 62% plan staff reductions.

The 2020 Top 600 Specialty Contractors Unveiled

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Articles by Scott Blair

Hurricane Sally Knocks Out Pensacola Bay Bridge

Air Hazards Pause Construction Jobs in Western U.S. Wildfire Zone

ENR Announces Outstanding Trio of Project of the Year Finalists

ENR Announces 2020 Global Best Projects Winners

First Look at Long List of AEC Firms Receiving PPP Loans

Sweeping Supreme Court Ruling Protects LGBTQ Workers' Rights

Culture of CARE Works to Boost Diversity and Inclusion, Overcome Racial Inequalities

Construction Projects Halted, Fires Set in Several Major US Cities Amid Protests

Survey: Industry Anxiety Levels Fall, But Concern for Business Stability Still is High

COVID-19 Survey: Business Outlook Darkens Among Industry Firms

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