Texas & Southeast

Oklahoma AG Files Suit to Stop $4B Smelter Amid GOP Primary Tensions

kongv@enr.com (Vince Kong) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:45:10 -0400

Giant aluminum project becomes a political football in the state governor’s race as litigation ensues.

Texas & Southeast Design Firms Ride Wave of Growth Into 2026

kongv@enr.com (Vince Kong) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0400

A fast-growing region is fueling record performance among design firms—but shifting demand and emerging challenges are reshaping the outlook.

Airport Transformation in the Queen City

choa@enr.com (Aileen Cho) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is undergoing a $4-billion expansion to meet rising passenger demand and long-term growth.

ENR 2026 Regional Top Specialty Contractor Survey Goes Live

jriceenr@gmail.com (Justin Rice) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:17:53 -0400

ENR's regional Top Specialty Contractor survey is now live.

WSP Gets Ready to Tackle the Southeast's Biggest Infrastructure Challenges

judys@enr.com (Scott Judy) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

ENR’s Southeast Design Firm of the Year expands its footprint and grows its business by delivering on a wide array of programs.

Burns & McDonnell Sees Record Growth in Texas & Southeast

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

With data centers, power projects and infrastructure all in high demand, Burns & McDonnell reaps record regional revenue.

Inside JCB’s Texas Megafactory Project

kongv@enr.com (Vince Kong) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

A closer look at how project teams are translating an ambitious vision into a next‑generation manufacturing campus.

Charlotte Construction Holds Steady as Market Firms

kongv@enr.com (Vince Kong) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:59:00 -0400

Charlotte’s construction market is growing again—but this cycle looks very different.

Houston Market Stays Active Despite Challenges

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:59:00 -0400

Houston’s growth is driving a new wave of work—but labor, pricing and megaproject competition are reshaping how it gets built.

June 2026 Industry News: JE Dunn Crew Delivers Habitat for Humanity Home and Other News

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:59:00 -0400

To recognize both its 50th anniversary as well as the efforts of former President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter to provide housing for those in need, Habitat of Humanity and teams of volunteers gathered in Atlanta’s Sylvan Hills neighborhood to help build 24 new homes in Langston Park in just five days.

Texas & Southeast Snapshot: NASA's Mobile Launcher 2's Tower Module 6

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:59:00 -0400

Jordan Vinson, Bechtel communications supervisor covering the firm’s work to deliver NASA’s Mobile Launcher 2’s Tower Module 6, says he had to wait awhile to snap this image.

Texas & Southeast People: June 2026

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:59:00 -0400

Updates about construction professionals in the Texas & Southeast region.

Kiewit-Austin Commercial JV Tapped for Austin Light Rail O&M Facility

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:05:31 -0400

The building, to be built under progressive design-build, is part of an overall $7-billion program.

San Antonio Military Base Weighs Nuclear Option for Grid Independence

kongv@enr.com (Vince Kong) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:44:08 -0400

Texas is edging closer to hosting a prototype reactor that could redefine how the military powers its missions.

Worker Death Prompts OSHA Safety Probe on Texas ICE Megaproject

kongv@enr.com (Vince Kong) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:01:36 -0400

What happened inside the rush to build one of the nation's largest ICE detention facilities is now drawing federal attention.

With a $350M Nuclear Fund Approved, Texas Wants Projects to Fill It

kongv@enr.com (Vince Kong) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:01:00 -0400

The Texas Advanced Nuclear Development Fund is the largest state-led nuclear investment for advanced-reactor construction and supply-chain work, says Gov. Greg Abbott.

Oklahoma City Breaks Ground on $900M Downtown Arena

kongv@enr.com (Vince Kong) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:45:00 -0400

Oklahoma City and the Oklahoma City Thunder announced start of construction on the $900-million Continental Coliseum, breaking ground March 26 on the site in the city’s downtown.

Unjamming Atlanta’s Outdated I-285/I-20 East Interchange

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Innovative project delivery helps Archer Western/E.R. Snell team alleviate a long-standing interstate choke point.

University of Texas-Austin Advances $316M Engineering Hub

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Deep foundations, flood mitigation and adaptive lab design shape campus project along flood-prone Waller Creek.

LNG, Data Centers Anchor Texas & Southeast Region’s 2025 Project Starts

kongv@enr.com (Vince Kong) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:50:00 -0400

Energy megaprojects reassert their lead as hyperscale and AI‑driven digital infrastructure continues rapid expansion.

ENR Texas & Louisiana Legacy Award Winner Michael Morris has Championed North Texas Transportation

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400

NCTCOG’s Michael Morris has led the development of North Texas transportation using a data-driven, partnership-focused approach.

Duke Energy Girds for the Future

judys@enr.com (Scott Judy) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400

The North Carolina-based utility is busy pursuing an across-the-board generation model to keep pace as energy demand escalates.

TxDOT Goes All‑In as Construction Soars

kongv@enr.com (Vince Kong) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400

A record‑breaking pipeline of projects backed by more than $100 billion in funding shows the agency is betting big to stay ahead of growth in Texas.

KAST CEO Michael Neal Builds Teams and Careers

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400

During a nearly 47-year career, Michael Neal, CEO of KAST Construction, has built a legacy of leaders who helped his Florida firm find success.

In 2026, Orlando Construction Starts Should Keep Climbing

judys@enr.com (Scott Judy) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:59:00 -0400

Dodge Data & Analytics expects every major sector and all but one project category to see increased starts this year.

Building Bigger Means Building Smarter for Austin

kongv@enr.com (Vince Kong) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:59:00 -0400

As construction starts top $20B, Austin-area contractors turn to prefabrication and technology to manage labor shortages.

Miami Condo Project Moves into Vertical Construction

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:59:00 -0400

Vertical construction has begun on Rider Residences, a 12‑story, 152‑unit condominium in Miami being developed by Ciprés and Rilea Group.

Texas & Southeast Snapshot: April 2026

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:59:00 -0400

Photographs chosen by our editors from submissions to ENR.com/texas-southeast.

Texas & Southeast People: April 2026

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:59:00 -0400

Updates about construction professionals in the Texas & Southeast region.

ENR's 2026 Texas & Louisiana Owner of the Year: TxDOT

kongv@enr.com (Vince Kong) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:15:24 -0400

Texas Dept. of Transportation is ENR Texas & Louisiana 2026 Owner of the Year.