ENR.com is the bible of the construction industry, providing news and features about projects, products and people in construction, architecture and engineering. https://www.enr.com/rss/articles Details are scant on ID and job role of male said to be “in his 30s” who fell from an upper floor of contractor's office renovation site, but firm says fatal incident is not linked to “safety violation.” Details are scant on ID and job role of male said to be “in his 30s” who fell from an upper floor of contractor's office renovation site, but firm says fatal incident is not linked to “safety violation.”

]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:33:30 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63306-male-believed-to-be-project-worker-dies-in-fall-on-sto-building-group-london-site http://www.enr.com/articles/63306 To be considered for inclusion in the 2026 list of Mountain States & Southwest construction firms, fill out a survey by July 17. To be considered for inclusion in the 2026 list of Mountain States & Southwest construction firms, fill out a survey by July 17.

]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:18:42 -0400 https://www.enr.com/blogs/9-talk-of-the-rockies-southwest/post/63303-enr-mountain-states-and-southwest-top-contractors-surveys-and-preview-list http://www.enr.com/blogs/9/post/63303 A structural engineers checked the extent of damage to buildings in northern Venezuela following last month's deadly earthquakes and offers insights on what types of construction best weathered the severe seismic event. A structural engineers checked the extent of damage to buildings in northern Venezuela following last month's deadly earthquakes and offers insights on what types of construction best weathered the severe seismic event.

]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:13:31 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63305-on-the-ground-engineers-asses-damage-in-venezuela-earthquake-zone http://www.enr.com/articles/63305 Structural problems with one of the largest office-to-residential conversion projects in the nation could signal hidden risks in what has been a lucrative sector. Structural problems with one of the largest office-to-residential conversion projects in the nation could signal hidden risks in what has been a lucrative sector.

]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:49:48 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63302-buckling-columns-on-nyc-pfizer-hq-may-chill-broader-office-to-residential-conversion-trend http://www.enr.com/articles/63302 On orders from the Anne Arundel County, Md., building inspector, firefighters evacuated Empire Towers south of Baltimore after construction workers reported rebar issues and a shift in the lowest floor of its two-level garage. On orders from the Anne Arundel County, Md., building inspector, firefighters evacuated Empire Towers south of Baltimore after construction workers reported rebar issues and a shift in the lowest floor of its two-level garage.

]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:49:26 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63304-structural-concerns-force-emergency-closure-of-maryland-office-building http://www.enr.com/articles/63304 Documents describe a 250-ft high, 166-ft wide structure with a 55-ft central opening, topped by a winged figure flanked by two eagles. Documents describe a 250-ft high, 166-ft wide structure with a 55-ft central opening, topped by a winged figure flanked by two eagles.

]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:48:26 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63300-ncpc-grants-preliminary-approval-for-trump-monumental-arch http://www.enr.com/articles/63300 A Colorado-based engineering firm has been hired to design and build a whitewater rafting course in Clarksville, Ind. A Colorado-based engineering firm has been hired to design and build a whitewater rafting course in Clarksville, Ind. 

]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:20:59 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63299-280m-indiana-park-projects-whitewater-rapids-to-wipe-out-area-brownfields http://www.enr.com/articles/63299 From truck parking and port rail to bridge replacements and highway bottlenecks, USDOT's latest BUILD grants are steering future transportation investment. From truck parking and port rail to bridge replacements and highway bottlenecks, USDOT's latest BUILD grants are steering future transportation investment.

]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:14:53 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63301-road-projects-capture-77-of-174b-in-build-grants http://www.enr.com/articles/63301 The cost overrun is $880 million for the yet to be completed project. The cost overrun is $880 million for the yet to be completed project. 

]]> Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:39:42 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63291-world-cup-spotlights-la-airport-people-movers-costly-delay http://www.enr.com/articles/63291 A first contract award moves northeast Australian water pipeline closer to construction, with challenging geology and trenchless crossings still ahead. A first contract award moves northeast Australian water pipeline closer to construction, with challenging geology and trenchless crossings still ahead.

]]> Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:05:46 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63298-queensland-utility-awards-165m-stage-1-contract-for-toowoomba-warwick-pipeline http://www.enr.com/articles/63298 Worley, Fluor, Wood and McDermott International are among 11 companies selected to support Saudi Aramco’s multi-billion-dollar program to expand the mostly government owned firm's oil and gas output and infrastructure. Worley, Fluor, Wood and McDermott International are among 11 companies selected to support Saudi Aramco’s multi-billion-dollar program to expand the mostly government owned firm's oil and gas output and infrastructure.

]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:50:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63297-saudi-aramco-awards-five-year-consulting-contracts-to-11-global-firms http://www.enr.com/articles/63297 After the NYC Pfizer building conversion buckled, what happens next? Leading experts in their fields map out what a complex structural failure examination looks like. After the NYC Pfizer building conversion buckled, what happens next? Leading experts in their fields map out what a complex structural failure examination looks like.

]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:42:32 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63296-how-engineers-will-determine-why-nycs-pfizer-hq-conversion-buckled http://www.enr.com/articles/63296 Overall construction spending fell year-over-year as data center construction continues to grow. Overall construction spending fell year-over-year as data center construction continues to grow.

]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:03:32 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63294-tariffs-interest-rates-create-economic-challenges http://www.enr.com/articles/63294 John Deere agreed to settle antitrust lawsuit and pledged $99 million and all necessary assistance to let customers repair their own farm equipment without going to Deere dealers. John Deere agreed to settle antitrust lawsuit and pledged $99 million and all necessary assistance to let customers repair their own farm equipment without going to Deere dealers.

]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:14:28 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63293-john-deere-settles-agriculture-right-to-repair-antitrust-lawsuit-for-99m http://www.enr.com/articles/63293 NRC says proposals will revamp regulatory requirements for construction starts, modernize public health protections and reduce plants' environmental review scope. NRC says proposals will revamp regulatory requirements for construction starts, modernize public health protections and reduce plants' environmental review scope.

]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63292-us-nuclear-agency-proposes-to-expedite-nuclear-facility-construction-approaches http://www.enr.com/articles/63292 Why did two load-bearing columns buckle inside a landmark adaptive reuse project? Engineers must stabilize the building before seeking answers. Why did two load-bearing columns buckle inside a landmark adaptive reuse project? Engineers must stabilize the building before seeking answers.

]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:22:38 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63288-buckled-columns-leave-nyc-pfizer-hq-conversion-unstable http://www.enr.com/articles/63288 Centrus Energy finalizes contract for $1B HALEU plant build in Ohio with Fluor as EPC, while Urenco USA eyes 2027 start of big expansion in New Mexico . Centrus Energy finalizes contract for $1B HALEU plant build in Ohio with Fluor as EPC, while Urenco USA eyes 2027 start of big expansion in New Mexico .

]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:11:16 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63286-firms-scale-facilities-to-produce-more-us-european-enriched-uranium-privately http://www.enr.com/articles/63286 Could spoil management have contributed to fatal landslide? Authorities investigate after at least three workers died at a major highway tunnel project in southern India. Could spoil management have contributed to fatal landslide? Authorities investigate after at least three workers died at a major highway tunnel project in southern India.

]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:01:08 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63287-india-tunnel-project-landslide-prompts-spoil-management-probe http://www.enr.com/articles/63287 A story on ESI will appear in the August 24 print issue of ENR Mountain States and Southwest, which also will feature our annual ranking of the top construction firms across the eight-state region of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. A story on ESI will appear in the August 24 print issue of ENR Mountain States and Southwest, which also will feature our annual ranking of the top construction firms across the eight-state region of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. 

]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:37:41 -0400 https://www.enr.com/blogs/9-talk-of-the-rockies-southwest/post/63265-enr-names-engineered-structures-inc-intermountain-contractor-of-the-year http://www.enr.com/blogs/9/post/63265 This 1950 image depicts an inspector riding a dolly to check welded seams inside of a 30-in.-dia natural gas pipeline. This 1950 image depicts an inspector riding a dolly to check welded seams inside of a 30-in.-dia natural gas pipeline.

]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:50:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63285-from-the-archives-august-31-1950 http://www.enr.com/articles/63285 Aecon $1.2B EPC award launches construction of Alberta's Greenlight power project, the first phase of a major generating station built for data center demand. Aecon $1.2B EPC award launches construction of Alberta's Greenlight power project, the first phase of a major generating station built for data center demand.

]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:20:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63284-aecon-wins-12b-epc-contract-for-alberta-gas-fired-power-plant http://www.enr.com/articles/63284 Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. has advanced its Upper Zakum offshore expansion, moving one of the world's largest oil field developments toward construction, with unconfirmed reports that UAE-based NMDC Energy, U.S.-based McDermott International and Italian contractor Saipem have received project awards, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. has advanced its Upper Zakum offshore expansion, moving one of the world's largest oil field developments toward construction, with unconfirmed reports that UAE-based NMDC Energy, U.S.-based McDermott International and Italian contractor Saipem have received project awards,

]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:30:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63283-uae-advances-worlds-second-largest-offshore-oil-field-into-epc-phase http://www.enr.com/articles/63283 A California chiropractor comments on what she sees in treating construction workers. A California chiropractor comments on what she sees in treating construction workers.

]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63281-back-trouble-construction-workers-shouldnt-wait-to-get-help http://www.enr.com/articles/63281 After splitting off from Swedish positioning and hardware giant Hexagon AB last June, Octave Inc., was listed on the NASDAQ exchange in May and has rebranded many of its software products. After splitting off from Swedish positioning and hardware giant Hexagon AB last June, Octave Inc., was listed on the NASDAQ exchange in May and has rebranded many of its software products.

]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63280-octave-unveils-its-connected-aec-operations-strategy http://www.enr.com/articles/63280 ENR Mountain States & Southwest will profile Adolfson & Peterson in the August 24 print issue, which will also feature our annual ranking of the region's top contractors. ENR Mountain States & Southwest will profile Adolfson & Peterson in the August 24 print issue, which will also feature our annual ranking of the region's top contractors.

]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:20:55 -0400 https://www.enr.com/blogs/9-talk-of-the-rockies-southwest/post/63264-adolfson-and-peterson-named-2026-contractor-of-the-year-for-colorado-and-wyoming http://www.enr.com/blogs/9/post/63264 With available land and reliable, low-cost power, industry leaders say the Midwest is one of the country’s premier data center hubs. With available land and reliable, low-cost power, industry leaders say the Midwest is one of the country’s premier data center hubs.

]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63279-data-centers-and-energy-facilities-fuel-midwest-market http://www.enr.com/articles/63279 Uganda and Tanzania tout economic benefit of 1,443-km regional oil link, but opponent lawsuits continue over environmental impacts.. Uganda and Tanzania tout economic benefit of 1,443-km regional oil link, but opponent lawsuits continue over environmental impacts..

]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:29:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63278-east-africa-56b-oil-pipeline-nears-finish-with-friends-and-foes-watching http://www.enr.com/articles/63278 Skillit is bringing artificial intelligence to the idea of a skilled labor platform for the trades. Skillit is bringing artificial intelligence to the idea of a skilled labor platform for the trades. 

]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:48:36 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63275-suffolk-ventures-dpr-construction-invest-in-ai-enabled-skilled-labor-platform-skillit http://www.enr.com/articles/63275 More than 80% of 10,000 bipartisan voters polled across the US favor funding measures in the surface transportation bill, so why has it stalled? More than 80% of 10,000 bipartisan voters polled across the US favor funding measures in the surface transportation bill, so why has it stalled?

]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:21:45 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63276-agc-survey-broad-support-for-highway-bill-moving-through-congress http://www.enr.com/articles/63276 Urenco USA plans a privately funded multibillion-dollar expansion of the only US commercial uranium enrichment facility, increasing low enriched uranium production by 50%, in broader effort to strengthen nuclear fuel supply for next gen advanced power plants. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:33:13 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63271-us-uranium-enrichment-is-set-to-expand http://www.enr.com/articles/63271