February 2, 2026

ENR 2025 Year in Construction Photo Contest Winners: Material Beauty

January 28, 2026

This year’s winners, curated by a judging team from more than 1,100 submitted photo contest entries, offer stunning and eye-opening glimpses into day-to-day activity across the global construction sector.

Firefighters battled the nighttime blaze

Cover Story | Insurance

Why Travelers Fought a Fire Claim for Invisible Smoke Damage

Elaine Silver

January 29, 2026

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Did a Travelers builders’ risk policy cover damage from invisible combustion byproducts? Behind the costly, prolonged legal aftermath of an Alabama arson.

Update

Winning Photos Reveal Palette, Artistry of Construction Sites

Scott Blair

January 29, 2026

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Readers of ENR really responded to the call to submit photographic work that captures the spirit and action of constructing the built environment.

AI Tools, Improved Collaboration and P3s Explored at National Transportation Conference

Aileen Cho Jim Parsons

January 16, 2026

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State DOTs reviewed their latest technology innovations and considered their future funding options at the annual Transportation Resource Board event, held in Washington in mid-January.

President Donald Trump holds an artist rendering of interior of the new White House ballroom.

News Analysis

Private Funding May Deliver Trump’s White House Ballroom—but What Pays for the Rest?

Bryan Gottlieb

January 21, 2026

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As design review restarts, Trump’s planned White House ballroom exposes how privately funded additions can trigger federal obligations—and budget pressures—beyond their stated scope.

Construction Technology

Procore Acquires Construction Agentic AI Platform Datagrid

Construction management platform gains a construction-based AI agent builder in completed deal announced Jan. 20.

Jeff Yoders

January 20, 2026

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Buying the agentic AI-powered tech firm gives CM platform a tool that connects drawings, specs and schedules from several construction and financial management systems into one workspace.

AirTrain Newark vehicle on elevated guideway at Newark Liberty International Airport.

Airports

$3.5B AirTrain Newark Replacement Re-Forms After Bids Blew Budget

Port Authority reconstitutes version of the airport people-mover replacement, re-entering early design and procurement planning

Bryan Gottlieb

January 16, 2026

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As the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey advances a $3.5B AirTrain Newark replacement toward procurement, contractors are watching how the airport megaproject will enter the market.

Aerial view of Madison Square Garden above Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan.

Transportation

Amtrak’s Penn Station Shortlist Puts Delivery Risk at Center Stage

Three teams advance under a P3 model that must reconcile live rail operations, aging infrastructure and competing visions for Madison Square Garden

Bryan Gottlieb

January 22, 2026

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Amtrak's shortlist names three finalists for New York City’s Penn Station redevelopment.

NY Governor Kathy Hochul stands in front of an audience as she presents the state budget at a press conference. A project screen on the stage reads

New York Governor's $260B Budget Includes New Spending for Clean Water Infrastructure, Housing, Advanced Tech

Gov. Kathy Hochul presentation follows permitting reform proposals set to speed residential and infrastructure construction

Corinne Grinapol

January 22, 2026

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Gov. Kathy Hochul's 2027 spending proposal follows announced permitting reform measures set to speed residential and infrastructure construction and plans to expand nuclear power construction.

Exterior of the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island in Providence.

Policy

DOJ Abandons Appeal, Cementing Ruling on DOT Grant Conditions

Decision leaves in place a federal court order barring USDOT from tying transportation grants to immigration enforcement

Bryan Gottlieb

January 15, 2026

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With Justice Dept. stepping back from an appeal, limits on the Transportation Dept.'s ability to condition transportation grants are now settled nationwide.

Photo shows aerial view of Conowingo Dam

Environment

EPA Rule to Speed Project Approvals Limits Scope of State Clean Water Challenges

Pam McFarland

January 20, 2026

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EPA's proposed rule would limit scope of water quality challenges under federal law by states and tribes, reverting to pre-Biden era language to expedite approvals of key infrastructure projects—but with environmental risks, opponents say.

Equipment

Turner Construction Launches Equipment Rental Firm

Company will initially focus on Turner projects and renting to trade contractors working on them

Jeff Yoders

January 15, 2026

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Turner has launched First Equipment Co., an equipment rental and logistics subsidiary.

Legal

Burns & McDonnell Targeted Over Alleged Broken Promise to Use MWBE Firms

Lawsuit argues design-build firm kept work for itself under a $60M Seattle utility contract

Scott Judy

January 22, 2026

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The Missouri-based design-build contractor refers to the plaintiff cybersecurity firm as a “potential subcontractor.”

Infrastructure

Stabilized Section of Highway 1 Reopens in Northern California Two Months Early

Sherie Winston

January 16, 2026

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The six-mile section, closed since 2024 in the Regent's Slide area, will be closely monitored.

At Least 30 Are Dead in Pair of Construction Crane Collapses in Thailand

Thai government halts work on Bangkok contractor's other projects

James Leggate

January 19, 2026

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The collapses, one of which involved a crane falling on a passenger train, have prompted the Thai government to halt the Bangkok contractor's other projects across the country while an investigation proceeds.

High-rise tower under construction with crane in dense urban skyline.

News Analysis

When Builders’ Risk Insurance Starts Dictating Jobsite Decisions

Higher deductibles and tighter insurance terms are pushing owners and contractors to manage losses earlier, shifting risk prevention onto the jobsite

Bryan Gottlieb

January 19, 2026

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Builders’ risk insurance is no longer a backstop as higher deductibles and tighter underwriting are reshaping how owners and contractors manage risk on active jobsites.

Fueled By Success, Kansas City Streetcar Extends Its Reach

Aileen Cho

January 23, 2026

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A southern extension opened last fall, with a northern extension to open this spring.

Dam Restoration

Corps Clears Next Phase of Modifications to Rough River Dam in Kentucky

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers estimates the cost of the project at between $320 and $655 million

Jim Parsons

January 15, 2026

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Groundbreaking for construction in the second phase of the Rough River Dam modification project is set to take place in spring 2026, with construction expected to take up to seven years at an estimated cost of at least $320 million.

Rendering of a future Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 station platform with trains and passengers.

Transportation

Second Ave. Subway Phase 2 Plan Envisions $5B–$7B Harlem Extension

Bryan Gottlieb

January 19, 2026

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MTA must determine whether a westward extension beneath 125th Street remains viable.

Aerial rendering of the planned Sizewell C nuclear power station on U.K.'s Suffolk coast.

Energy

Jacobs Tapped to Support Delivery of UK's $51B Sizewell C Nuclear Project

Engineering firm to provide program integration and governance support as construction accelerates

Bryan Gottlieb

January 20, 2026

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As construction accelerates on the 3.2-GW twin-reactor project in England, the company's role through 2030 offers a window into how the giant nuclear project will be governed and scrutinized.

Nuclear Power

Tasks Delay Restart of Palisades Nuclear Site Until Possibly Late March

Steam generator components are key focus to turn on 800 MW, 55-year-old Michigan power station, with numerous inspections still needed

Debra K. Rubin

January 20, 2026

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Steam generator components are main focus of U.S. work, with numerous inspections ongoing to revive the 55-year-old Michigan power station; Japan, meanwhile, is forced for a second time to delay restart of its world-record size nuclear plant, shut down since the 2011 Fukushima meltdown.

Aerial view of the former Hanlin–Allied–Olin industrial site north of Moundsville, W.Va., proposed for a new gas-fired power plant.

Energy

After a Decade on Ice, $1B Gas-Fired Power Plant Returns in West Virginia

Calpine revives a long-permitted 549-MW project as demand forecasts reset

Bryan Gottlieb

January 26, 2026

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After sitting dormant for more than a decade, a $1B gas-fired power plant near Moundsville, W.Va., is moving forward again.

Companies

Leidos Inks $2.4B Deal to Buy Power Design Firm ENTRUST Solutions

Debra K. Rubin

January 28, 2026

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Blockbuster link could create firm with 5,100 employees set to serve broader range of utilities and developers in fast-growing energy infrastructure services market.

Power Infrastructure

Illinois Supreme Court Gives Key Backing to $11B Grain Belt Express Project

Judges ruled unanimously that planned 800-mile high-voltage direct current transmission line from western Kansas to Indiana meets financing mandate

Annemarie Mannion

January 26, 2026

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Judges ruled the lower court wrongly blocked developers from obtaining a needed state permit for the proposed high-voltage power line project, set to move onshore wind energy more than 200 miles across southern Illinois.

Aerial view of bridge construction and excavation at the Tonnelle Avenue site in North Bergen, N.J.

Federal Funding

Federal Funding Freeze Threatens to Halt $16B Hudson Tunnel Project

Civil work and tunneling preparations are at risk

Bryan Gottlieb

January 27, 2026

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Federal funding for the $16-billion Hudson Tunnel Project is running out, forcing Gateway to warn contractors that construction could halt within days.

Federal Government

States’ Uncertainty Grows as FEMA Eyes More Staffing Cuts

Agency could be impacted by possible partial shutdown in light of growing displeasure over recent actions of the Dept. of Homeland Security

Esther D'Amico

Pam McFarland

January 25, 2026

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Agency faces major impacts as government nears partial shutdown in light of growing displeasure over recent actions related to undocumented immigrant enforcement.

Construction Technology

Augmenta AI Helps Organize Electrical Work on School Jobs

Jeff Yoders

January 29, 2026

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Electrical contractors are usually the last trade in to the project design phase, and by then, are competing with mechanical and plumbing systems for space in crowded pathways.

Viewpoint

Help Preserve What Makes US Buildings Safe

Russ Leavitt

January 29, 2026

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A commentary arguing for passage of the Pro Codes Act, which 'needs the support of everyone who wants a fire-safe world.'

Construction Economics for February 2, 2026

January 29, 2026

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ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

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Cover Story

ENR 2025 Year in Construction Photo Contest Winners: Material Beauty

Why Travelers Fought a Fire Claim for Invisible Smoke Damage

Winning Photos Reveal Palette, Artistry of Construction Sites

News

AI Tools, Improved Collaboration and P3s Explored at National Transportation Conference

Private Funding May Deliver Trump’s White House Ballroom—but What Pays for the Rest?

Procore Acquires Construction Agentic AI Platform Datagrid

$3.5B AirTrain Newark Replacement Re-Forms After Bids Blew Budget

Amtrak’s Penn Station Shortlist Puts Delivery Risk at Center Stage

New York Governor's $260B Budget Includes New Spending for Clean Water Infrastructure, Housing, Advanced Tech

DOJ Abandons Appeal, Cementing Ruling on DOT Grant Conditions

EPA Rule to Speed Project Approvals Limits Scope of State Clean Water Challenges

Turner Construction Launches Equipment Rental Firm

Burns & McDonnell Targeted Over Alleged Broken Promise to Use MWBE Firms

Stabilized Section of Highway 1 Reopens in Northern California Two Months Early

At Least 30 Are Dead in Pair of Construction Crane Collapses in Thailand

When Builders’ Risk Insurance Starts Dictating Jobsite Decisions

Fueled By Success, Kansas City Streetcar Extends Its Reach

Corps Clears Next Phase of Modifications to Rough River Dam in Kentucky

Second Ave. Subway Phase 2 Plan Envisions $5B–$7B Harlem Extension

Jacobs Tapped to Support Delivery of UK's $51B Sizewell C Nuclear Project

Tasks Delay Restart of Palisades Nuclear Site Until Possibly Late March

After a Decade on Ice, $1B Gas-Fired Power Plant Returns in West Virginia

Leidos Inks $2.4B Deal to Buy Power Design Firm ENTRUST Solutions

Illinois Supreme Court Gives Key Backing to $11B Grain Belt Express Project

Federal Funding Freeze Threatens to Halt $16B Hudson Tunnel Project

States’ Uncertainty Grows as FEMA Eyes More Staffing Cuts

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Augmenta AI Helps Organize Electrical Work on School Jobs

Help Preserve What Makes US Buildings Safe

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Construction Economics for February 2, 2026

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