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Venezuela Digs Out from Massive Earthquakes as Death Toll Passes 1,700

rubenstonej@enr.com (Jeff Rubenstone) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:21:20 -0400

International search-and-rescue teams arrive on the scene as the country begins to coordinate relief efforts for people displaced by the massive earthquakes.

High Court Rules President Can Remove Commissioners and Officers of Independent Agencies

yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:39:31 -0400

The 6-3 opinion on June 29 grants Trump broad power to remove members of independent federal boards like the NLRB and FTC.

Oracle Challenges Wisconsin Data Center Financing Rule

manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:58:22 -0400

Why is the technology giant suing the Wisconsin Public Service Commission over its new mandate?

Hundreds Dead as Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake Collapses Buildings in Venezuela

rubenstonej@enr.com (Jeff Rubenstone) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:59:06 -0400

The full scale of damage from the massive earthquake is still being assessed as Venezuela deploys search and rescue teams to fallen buildings and international aid is mobilized.

Insurers Offer Discounts for Using Site Monitoring Tech to Reduce Risk

gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:20:33 -0400

Insurers have tried discounts to encourage adoption of risk-management technologies before, but have they found the sweet spot to win over contractors and project owners?

State Audit Clouds Future of Proposed NC Outer Banks Bridge

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:59:57 -0400

Increases in construction costs have more than doubled the project’s original estimate, with the current cost now estimated at approximately $1.2 billion.

Q&A: Panama Canal’s First Woman Administrator Looks Ahead

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:07:53 -0400

The Panama Canal’s first female administrator, Ilya Espino de Marotta, talks leadership, engineering and equity.

New Panama Canal Chief Takes on Next Wave of Megaprojects

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:07:37 -0400

The Panama Canal is about to undertake an $8.5-billion-plus capital improvement plan aimed at creating a Trans-Isthmus Logistics Corridor.

Contractor Chosen for $1.4B Blatnik Bridge Replacement in Minnesota

manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:49:51 -0400

What contractor team won the job to replace this vital freight and commuter link connecting Wisconsin and Minnesota?

$1B-$2B Toronto Hospital Tower Moves Ahead in Procurement

gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:26:46 -0400

Four teams are competing to build an 11-story patient care tower for North York General Hospital in Toronto.

Building Materials Giant CRH to Buy Supplier Arcosa in $8.5B Cash Deal

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:12:23 -0400

“As demand for U.S. energy and utility infrastructure solutions accelerates, this transaction places CRH at the forefront of an immense growth opportunity,” said CEO Jim Mintern.

Strabag Buys Romania Rail Contractor to Expand European Infrastructure Footprint

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:14:54 -0400

Austrian company says deal comes as it looks to “strategically broaden our railway construction activities.”

British Columbia Terminates $3B Fraser River Tunnel Contract, Will Re-bid Project

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:01:56 -0400

Project officials cited price dispute as the main reason to end the progressive design-build contract, and have begun the process of re-bidding work under a different delivery model.

2Q 2026 Cost Report: Construction Exec Confidence Unchanged Despite Iran Conflict

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:45:00 -0400

Demand for AI infrastructure pushes the industry through headwinds.

2Q 2026 Cost Report: Data Center Surge Presses on Amid Ongoing Economic Issues, Community Pushback

zevina@enr.com (Alisa Zevin) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:45:00 -0400

Steel, lumber and energy prices continue to rise.

New York City Displays Updated Sidewalk Sheds

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:56:43 -0400

New York City plans to introduce the shed options as part of a package of new rules around scaffolding and facade inspections.

World's Longest Immersed Tunnel Passes Milestone, But Faces Delays

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:59:17 -0400

The $8-billion Fehmarnbelt Tunnel connecting Germany and Denmark below the Baltic Sea has placed its first precast concrete elements—two years behind schedule.

USDOT Opens $627M INFRA Round With Truck Parking Set-Aside

gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:07:26 -0400

USDOT opened applications for $626.7 million in INFRA grants, including a new $200-million truck-parking set-aside and preferences for large freight projects.

Tutor Perini Lands $652M Grid Upgrade at Naval Base Guam

gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:37:54 -0400

Critical U.S. Navy power infrastructure will be moved underground as part of a flurry of military construction activity at the U.S. base in the Pacific.

UAE Awards $285M EPC Contract for Desalination Plant P3 Project

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:24:08 -0400

The seawater reverse osmosis desalination plant will be located at the Port of Fujairah, the second such facility delivered under a public-private partnership model in the United Arab Emirates.

Border Security Bill Passes Congress, Funds CBP Inspection Systems, Civil Works

gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:34:33 -0400

What does Congress's new border security funding bill mean for contractors as CBP expands inspection systems requiring civil works at ports of entry?

Boeing Plans $1B Investment in New Buildings and Renovations in Wichita, Kan.

manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Boeing's planned $1-billion investment comes after its recent return to manufacturing operations in Wichita, Kan.

Judge's Order Halts Google Data Center Project in Minnesota

manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:28:16 -0400

Why did a Minnesota judge issue a temporary restraining order?

O&G Industries is ENR New England 2026 Contractor of the Year

jriceenr@gmail.com (Justin Rice) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:12:29 -0400

O&G Industries will be recognized at ENR New England's Best Projects awards event.

Ill. Governor Pauses Data Center Incentives as NY Lawmakers Pass One-Year Moratorium

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:26:12 -0400

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.

Chicago Bears Advance Planned Move to Indiana for New Football Stadium

manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:15:56 -0400

NFL team signals that it intends to relocate to northwest Indiana to a proposed multibillion-dollar domed stadium.

Chicago Launches $7B Plan to Transform Sports Arena Neighborhood

manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:29:00 -0400

What firms are part of the construction team tapped for the United Center-area redevelopment project expected to transform 55 acres over the next 15 years?

Berkshire's $8.5B Taylor Morrison Deal Signals Interest Beyond Data Centers

gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:14:01 -0400

Does holding company's bigger move into residential development reflect more than a housing bet as economists see signs that construction growth may be broadening?

Top 100 Project Delivery Firms Face Stress Test

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Silicon Valley’s race for AI dominance drives up revenue for Top 100 delivery firms and demand for faster, fail-safe project completion.

Record $16B Data Center Project Advances in Michigan

manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:32:46 -0400

What did Sam Altman, founder and CEO of OpenAI, say about the future of AI and a controversial $16-billion data campus under construction in Michigan?