East Construction News provides eastern-specific updates on the people, companies, and projects of the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry. https://www.enr.com/rss/1057 en-us gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) Builders, utility companies and environmental advocates are weighing the consequences after New York launched an unprecedented review that could reshape future AI infrastructure development across the state. Builders, utility companies and environmental advocates are weighing the consequences after New York launched an unprecedented review that could reshape future AI infrastructure development across the state.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63315 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:55:52 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63315-new-york-orders-moratorium-on-large-data-center-permits Granite Janet, a 281-ton tunnel boring machine, arrived on an oversized truck at a parking lot beside the Queen City Bridge in Manchester, N.H. late last month as the $360 million Cemetery Brook Drain Tunnel project team prepares for its launch in August. Granite Janet, a 281-ton tunnel boring machine, arrived on an oversized truck at a parking lot beside the Queen City Bridge in Manchester, N.H. late last month as the $360 million Cemetery Brook Drain Tunnel project team prepares for its launch in August.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63316 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63316-tunnel-boring-machine-prepared-for-360m-nh-stormwater-tunnel gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) After months of site preparation, crews started placing concrete foundations for the complex's first semiconductor fabrication plant, advancing one of North America's largest industrial construction projects. After months of site preparation, crews started placing concrete foundations for the complex's first semiconductor fabrication plant, advancing one of North America's largest industrial construction projects.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63307 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:51:38 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63307-foundation-work-begins-on-microns-100b-new-york-semiconductor-megafab yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) 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.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63302 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 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.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63304 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:49:26 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63304-structural-concerns-force-emergency-closure-of-maryland-office-building gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) 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.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63300 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:48:26 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63300-ncpc-grants-preliminary-approval-for-trump-monumental-arch gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) 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.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63296 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:42:32 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63296-how-engineers-will-determine-why-nycs-pfizer-hq-conversion-buckled gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) 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.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63288 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:22:38 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63288-buckled-columns-leave-nyc-pfizer-hq-conversion-unstable gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) What's beyond the stadium? D.C.'s RFK master plan lays out the transportation, utility and riverfront framework that would reshape the 180-acre campus over the next decade. What's beyond the stadium? D.C.'s RFK master plan lays out the transportation, utility and riverfront framework that would reshape the 180-acre campus over the next decade.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63263 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:03:54 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63263-dcs-rfk-campus-master-plan-maps-streets-transit-and-utility-work gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) New public records reveal engineering details behind Hitachi Energy's $457M Virginia expansion, which will establish the country's biggest large power transformer plant. New public records reveal engineering details behind Hitachi Energy's $457M Virginia expansion, which will establish the country's biggest large power transformer plant.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63252 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:34:44 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63252-hitachi-breaks-ground-on-457m-va-large-power-transformer-plant-expansion A massive water main break spewed sewage into a Massachusetts river, temporarily closing local beaches. A massive water main break spewed sewage into a Massachusetts river, temporarily closing local beaches.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63253 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:14:11 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63253-mass-beaches-reopen-for-swimming-after-massive-sewer-main-break-north-of-boston Vacant for nearly a decade, a 25-year-old office building is undergoing a conversion to multifamily residential, the latest case of adaptive reuse in the region. Vacant for nearly a decade, a 25-year-old office building is undergoing a conversion to multifamily residential, the latest case of adaptive reuse in the region.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63251 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:03:36 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63251-arlington-project-continues-northern-vas-office-to-residential-trend kormanr@enr.com (Richard Korman) Despite tension between the iconic structure's architect and engineer, the result is a building for the ages. Despite tension between the iconic structure's architect and engineer, the result is a building for the ages.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63245 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:34:10 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63245-the-intriguing-backstories-behind-the-us-capitol-dome-construction gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) The opinion reaches well beyond one tunnel project, offering a closely watched test of federal grant oversight and administrative authority. The opinion reaches well beyond one tunnel project, offering a closely watched test of federal grant oversight and administrative authority.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63243 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:40:47 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63243-judge-permanently-bars-usdot-from-withholding-gateway-grants gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) The project is intended to quadruple the port's container capacity, accommodate larger container vessels and meet growing international cargo demand. The project is intended to quadruple the port's container capacity, accommodate larger container vessels and meet growing international cargo demand.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63239 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:12:48 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63239-walsh-soletanche-jv-advances-669m-delaware-container-terminal kormanr@enr.com (Richard Korman) A planned low-level radioactive water release into the Hudson River tests state versus federal authority over nuclear safety. A planned low-level radioactive water release into the Hudson River tests state versus federal authority over nuclear safety.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63210 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:19:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63210-holtecs-indian-point-nuclear-plant-cleanup-awaits-crucial-water-release-verdict gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) Why is North Carolina receiving more than half of federal agency's latest $1.9B disaster funding package? The answer lies in Hurricane Helene's continuing recovery. Why is North Carolina receiving more than half of federal agency's latest $1.9B disaster funding package? The answer lies in Hurricane Helene's continuing recovery.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63201 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:34:03 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63201-fhwa-sends-908m-to-north-carolina-for-helene-repairs-in-19b-usdot-disaster-package Under new Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D), the Resilient Environments and Landscapes rule (REAL) now has one-year reprieve from July 20 before it mandates higher shorebuilding elevations and other requirements for high-risk area—giving pro and con forces more time to battle over likely amendments. Under new Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D), the Resilient Environments and Landscapes rule (REAL) now has one-year reprieve from July 20 before it mandates higher shorebuilding elevations and other requirements for high-risk area—giving pro and con forces more time to battle over likely amendments. 

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63188 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:59:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63188-nj-punts-on-enacting-tougher-coastal-development-rules New York City plans to introduce the shed options as part of a package of new rules around scaffolding and facade inspections. New York City plans to introduce the shed options as part of a package of new rules around scaffolding and facade inspections.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63179 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:56:43 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63179-new-york-city-displays-updated-sidewalk-sheds General Electric is building a 13-acre landfill in Lee, Mass. General Electric is building a 13-acre landfill in Lee, Mass.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63169 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:54:57 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63169-epa-approves-13-acre-pcb-landfill-in-western-massachusetts The Hampton Beach Casino, once one of the largest entertainment venues on the East Coast, has plans to replace its more than century old two-story building with luxury condos in a modern mixed-use oceanside complex. The Hampton Beach Casino, once one of the largest entertainment venues on the East Coast, has plans to replace its more than century old two-story building with luxury condos in a modern mixed-use oceanside complex.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63159 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:30:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63159-500m-redevelopment-planned-for-historic-hampton-beach-casino The planned landfill will contain 3 million cu yd of polychlorinated biphenyl-containing sediment from the Housatonic River contaminated from last-century transformer manufacturing http://www.enr.com/articles/63158 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63158-ge-plans-summer-start-for-13-acre-pcb-landfill-in-western-massachusetts gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) As a heat wave pushes heat index values toward 100°F, contractors say the biggest risk may not be the temperature itself. As a heat wave pushes heat index values toward 100°F, contractors say the biggest risk may not be the temperature itself.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63156 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:36:22 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63156-early-season-heat-puts-focus-on-worker-acclimatization-across-construction-sites Boston-based design firm Sasaki works with Harvard University to select clean and green materials for the 172,300-sq-ft John Pierce School project in Brookline.. Boston-based design firm Sasaki works with Harvard University to select clean and green materials for the 172,300-sq-ft John Pierce School project in Brookline.. 

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63155 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:45:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63155-massachusetts-school-project-team-avoids-procuring-pfas The Windsor Woods program totals $518 million for flood control efforts in Virginia Beach, Va. The Windsor Woods program totals $518 million for flood control efforts in Virginia Beach, Va.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63154 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:41:45 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63154-va-beach-begins-initial-phase-of-518m-flood-protection-program gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) After years of planning and site work, Micron's New York semiconductor megaproject enters a new phase with Bechtel at the helm. After years of planning and site work, Micron's New York semiconductor megaproject enters a new phase with Bechtel at the helm.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63140 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:00:40 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63140-bechtel-award-advances-micron-100b-new-york-megafab-toward-first-construction The Mamdani administration detailed strategies for increasing affordable housing, including building more than 200,000 affordable units in the next decade. The Mamdani administration detailed strategies for increasing affordable housing, including building more than 200,000 affordable units in the next decade. 

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63136 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:30:31 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63136-mamdanis-comprehensive-affordable-housing-plan-sets-big-goals-for-new-york-city gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) Can New York City finally remake Penn Station without moving Madison Square Garden? Newly released renderings offer the clearest answer yet. Can New York City finally remake Penn Station without moving Madison Square Garden? Newly released renderings offer the clearest answer yet.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63127 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:04:47 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63127-penn-station-renderings-reveal-design-for-8b-reconstruction-beneath-madison-square-garden Illinois' pause on tax credits takes effect July 1 while the New York bill awaits the governor's signature—as concerns surrounding data center construction grow at the state and local level. Illinois' pause on tax credits takes effect July 1 while the New York bill awaits the governor's signature—as concerns surrounding data center construction grow at the state and local level.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63112 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:26:12 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63112-ill-governor-pauses-data-center-incentives-as-ny-lawmakers-pass-one-year-moratorium rubind@enr.com (Debra K. Rubin) But will added taxpayer funds for new, reopened and upgraded coal power plants be enough to meet growing energy demand, attract private investors and users and reinvigorate a long ailing segment? But will added taxpayer funds for new, reopened and upgraded coal power plants be enough to meet growing energy demand, attract private investors and users and reinvigorate a long ailing segment?

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63110 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:25:43 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63110-coal-energy-projects-get-new-trump-boost-with-850m-federal-funding-injection