Articles by Debra K. Rubin

Contractors will be hired state by state for $3.5B rebuild of high-voltage lines in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma and West Virginia—as Energy Dept. and FERC push rule to  "rapidly accelerate” grid links of power loads larger than 20 MW, such as for data centers.

Contractor says workers who died lacked proper training and failed to tie off, but Bechtel also failed to mentor new hires.

Esmeralda Seven's multiple projects now must seek separate approvals to proceed, as administration expands list of renewables targeted for estimated $24 billion in funding cuts.

Rivian Automotive also broke ground on $5B Georgia EV factory with one of state’s largest incentive deals, while Texas developers announce new Permian Basin gas power infrastructure as ERCOT sees demand rising to 24,000 MW by 2030. 

Global environmental revenue hit another all-time high in this year's ranking with strong drivers and government support, but firms see market risks in big federal funding, policy and legislative shifts already happening—and they are taking steps to prepare.

U.S. Dept. of Transportation issued new DBE rule without comment and announced review of New York DBE practices.

Work halt on nearly complete $6-billion union construction project would cause “irreparable harm,” D.C. judge said, as Canada propels effort to develop its offshore wind market, which could send power to the U.S. 

Shifting federal priorities alter infrastructure funding, permitting, contracting, staffing and delivery—driving construction sector professionals to new levels of innovation to stay compliant and competitive.

Agency officials in New York and New Jersey share updates on successes and challenges of major projects to nearly 400 attendees at the 2025 ENR NY/NJ Infrastructure Forum.

Commonwealth Fusion Systems CEO and other sector leaders told House hearing Sept. 18 the US will continue to trail China without bigger federal commitment to fund and propel grid-scale U.S. fusion power construction