April 28, 2025

2025 Top 500 Design Firms: Design Market Shifts Overnight

April 23, 2025

The Trump administration plan to take its “America First” agenda globally had a rocky start as sweeping tariff announcements tanked stock markets worldwide.

Negro Protest for More Construction Work Spreads

From the Archives

Confronting Racial Bias Was a Heavy Lift for Construction

Scott Lewis

April 29, 2025

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In the summer of 1969, protesters shut down over a dozen projects in Chicago, resulting in the Builders Association of Chicago and the unions holding a closed, five-hour negotiating session.

From the ENR Archives: August 15, 1935

April 25, 2025

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This 1935 cover image shows a tower under construction for New York City’s Triborough Bridge (now known as the RFK Bridge), a suspension bridge with a main span of 1,380 ft, connecting Queens County with Wards Island.

Herrenknecht Tunnel Boring Machine Digs Out Key Links in Germany for North Sea Power

Michael Dumiak

April 21, 2025

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German-based TBM manufacturer is progressing on a challenging dig under the Elbe River estuary, and expects further tunnel work in the future as Germany prepares significant investments in infrastructure.

Energy

Permit Process for Line 5 Pipeline in Michigan Is Fast-Tracked

Annemarie Mannion

April 17, 2025

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is expediting review of a plan to build the Great Lakes Tunnel, a 4-mile-long tunnel that would enclose twin oil and gas pipelines along the bottom of the Straits of Mackinac.

Materials

Steel Construction Institute Announces AI 'Clark' and Supports Tariff Policies

Jeff Yoders

April 16, 2025

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Clark, AISC's artificial intelligence-powered agent, is meant to assist engineers with code and best-practice questions.

Energy

Dow, X-energy Seek Permit for Long Mott Nuclear Project in Texas

James Leggate

April 9, 2025

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The project would be the first grid-scale advanced nuclear power facility at an industrial site in North America.

Construction Methods

Modular Construction Interface Standard Aims to Establish Clear Guidelines

The International Code Council and Center for Offsite Construction are collaborating on a new standard expected to publish next year

Justin Rice

April 10, 2025

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A new building code standard hopes to create guidelines for the connection and configuration of modular building components.

Bentley Integrates Google Street View Into Asset Detection, Assessment Capabilities

Aileen Cho

April 9, 2025

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The capabilities, including applying AI to crowdsourced imagery for automated roadway asset detection and inspection, will be generally available later this year.

Military Projects

Navy Plans to Award Contracts to Build Guam Facilities

James Leggate

April 14, 2025

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U.S. military official recently described the Guam Defense System as “a cornerstone of regional deterrence" while testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee.

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Executive News

Caterpillar CEO to Step Down, COO Named as Successor

Jeff Rubenstone

April 15, 2025

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Chief Operating Officer Joe Creed will assume the lead role after CEO Jim Umpleby steps down May 1, with a somewhat rocky road ahead for the company amid softening sales expectations and tariff uncertainty.

Renewable Energy

Equinor Halts $5B Empire Wind Construction After Feds Push Extra Review

James Leggate

April 17, 2025

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Norway-based developer said it eyes court action, with construction of the New York project started last year by Skanska.

Highways

NY DOT Won't Appeal Court Order to Conduct Environmental Review of $1.5B Buffalo Expressway Cap

Justin Rice

April 14, 2025

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The state agency says it is not 'walking away' from the project.

Rendering of proposed Alaska LNG project, shown next to a body of water with ice capped mountains in the background

Natural Gas

Developer Glenfarne Buys Most of Alaska LNG Project Estimated at $44B

Jim Parsons

April 9, 2025

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Private developer gains majority stake from state-owned entity to build planned 20-million-tonne-per-year export terminal near Anchorage and 807-mile gas feeder pipeline.

Transit

USDOT Cancels Amtrak Grant for Texas High-Speed Rail

James Leggate

April 15, 2025

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called the proposed Dallas-Houston line "a waste of taxpayer funds and a distraction from Amtrak’s core mission."

CCA Construction, in Bankruptcy Proceedings, Loses Appeal of $1.6B Baha Mar Verdict

Developer BML Properties "looks forward to collecting on their debt."

Scott Judy

April 9, 2025

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Appeals court rejected CCA Construction's appeal of previous verdict finding the contractor owed BML Properties $1.6 billion in damages.

Government

Trump Orders Overhaul of Federal Acquisition Regulation

James Leggate

April 17, 2025

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A new executive order gives federal officials just 180 days to dramatically scale back rules governing federal procurement.

Government

Trump's Calls for Big Boost in Coal Production Draws Ire From States

While industry-leaning groups support latest White House energy order

Pam McFarland

April 10, 2025

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Legal challenges to executive order aiming to boost coal production are expected.

construction equipment is seen on the new Harbor Bridge in Corpus Christi with the main span nearly closed

Bridges

Flatiron-Dragados Team Completes Midspan Closure for Corpus Christi Harbor Bridge

James Leggate

April 21, 2025

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TxDOT's $1.2-billion bridge is nearing completion and is set to open to traffic next month.

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Clean Energy Construction

Northern Colorado Utility to Build 100-MW Battery System

Doug Puppel

April 20, 2025

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Platte River Power Authority signed an agreement with NextEra Energy Resources, part of a Colorado renewable power push that includes phasing out all state coal-fired power plants.

Transportation

US Transportation Dept. Takes Over $7B NYC Penn Station Rebuild From MTA

James Leggate

April 18, 2025

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Amtrak will serve as master developer for project whose management was slammed by federal agency chief Sean Duffy for “inefficiency, waste and mismanagement”

Infrastructure

Jacobs Wins $137M PM Award to Rebuild Hurricane Damage in US Virgin Islands

Emell D. Adolphus

April 18, 2025

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Firm will provide program management for construction of power, water and wastewater utilities, hospitals, schools and transit corridors.

Construction Safety Week is May 5-9: The Doors Are Wide Open

Richard Korman

April 23, 2025

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An editor's assessment of the value of Construction Safety Week.

Editorial

The Perils of Trump's Federal Reserve Ploy

New threats to oust Powell over interest rates

ENR Editorial Board

April 23, 2025

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An editorial warning that the Federal Reserve's independence must be preserved.

Construction Economics for April 28, 2025

April 23, 2025

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2025 Top 500 Design Firms: Design Market Shifts Overnight

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Confronting Racial Bias Was a Heavy Lift for Construction

From the ENR Archives: August 15, 1935

Herrenknecht Tunnel Boring Machine Digs Out Key Links in Germany for North Sea Power

Permit Process for Line 5 Pipeline in Michigan Is Fast-Tracked

Steel Construction Institute Announces AI 'Clark' and Supports Tariff Policies

Dow, X-energy Seek Permit for Long Mott Nuclear Project in Texas

Modular Construction Interface Standard Aims to Establish Clear Guidelines

Bentley Integrates Google Street View Into Asset Detection, Assessment Capabilities

Navy Plans to Award Contracts to Build Guam Facilities

Caterpillar CEO to Step Down, COO Named as Successor

Equinor Halts $5B Empire Wind Construction After Feds Push Extra Review

NY DOT Won't Appeal Court Order to Conduct Environmental Review of $1.5B Buffalo Expressway Cap

Developer Glenfarne Buys Most of Alaska LNG Project Estimated at $44B

USDOT Cancels Amtrak Grant for Texas High-Speed Rail

CCA Construction, in Bankruptcy Proceedings, Loses Appeal of $1.6B Baha Mar Verdict

Trump Orders Overhaul of Federal Acquisition Regulation

Trump's Calls for Big Boost in Coal Production Draws Ire From States

Flatiron-Dragados Team Completes Midspan Closure for Corpus Christi Harbor Bridge

Northern Colorado Utility to Build 100-MW Battery System

US Transportation Dept. Takes Over $7B NYC Penn Station Rebuild From MTA

Jacobs Wins $137M PM Award to Rebuild Hurricane Damage in US Virgin Islands

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Construction Safety Week is May 5-9: The Doors Are Wide Open

The Perils of Trump's Federal Reserve Ploy

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