Companies

Buckled Columns Leave NYC Pfizer HQ Conversion Unstable

gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:22:38 -0400

Why did two load-bearing columns buckle inside a landmark adaptive reuse project? Engineers must stabilize the building before seeking answers.

Firms Scale Facilities to Produce More US, European Enriched Uranium Privately

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:11:16 -0400

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 .

India Tunnel Project Landslide Prompts Spoil Management Probe

gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:01:08 -0400

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.

Aecon Wins $1.2B EPC Contract for Alberta Gas-Fired Power Plant

gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:20:00 -0400

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.

UAE Advances World's Second-Largest Offshore Oil Field Into EPC Phase

gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:30:00 -0400

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,

Octave Unveils Its Connected AEC, Operations Strategy

yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0400

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.

Adolfson & Peterson Named 2026 Contractor of the Year for Colorado and Wyoming

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:20:55 -0400

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.

Brasfield & Gorrie Named ENR 2026 Contractor of the Year

kongv@enr.com (Vince Kong) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:07:46 -0400

Backed by a surge in data center work and a restructured operating model, the Birmingham-based contractor is scaling fast while maintaining safety and profitability.

Nonresidential Contractors Added Nearly 20K Jobs in June

judys@enr.com (Scott Judy) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:00:57 -0400

The construction industry added an estimated 11,000 positions, showing positive signs for economists.

The ENR Top 500 Review +: AI Wave Raises Design Revenue

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Domestic design revenue for ENR's Top 500 Design Firms increased 8.1% last year to $136.3 billion, while international revenue rose 3.2% to $22.4 billion.

Hitachi Breaks Ground on $457M Va. Large Power Transformer Plant Expansion

gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:34:44 -0400

New public records reveal engineering details behind Hitachi Energy's $457M Virginia expansion, which will establish the country's biggest large power transformer plant.

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.

Fix Industry Challenges by Beating Your Own Workplace Fears, CEO Tells GWIC Audience

blairs@enr.com (Scott Blair) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:26:00 -0400

ENR Groundbreaking Women in Construction event in San Diego marks 23 years of career and leadership advocacy for women with new scholarship program and more than 660 rising professionals attending.

Walsh-Soletanche JV Advances $669M Delaware Container Terminal

gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:12:48 -0400

The project is intended to quadruple the port's container capacity, accommodate larger container vessels and meet growing international cargo demand.

Ohio SMR Project Advances With PJM Filing, GE Reactor Deal

gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:15:33 -0400

Elementl’s proposed Ohio nuclear plant moves deeper into development with a PJM grid filing, GE reactor deal and 2030 construction target.

John Deere Bets Connected Roadbuilding Is Its Next Competitive Advantage

gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:47:30 -0400

John Deere says connected machine data—not just bigger equipment—could reshape roadbuilding. ENR visited Wirtgen's proving grounds to see how.

US Energy Dept. Offers $17.5B Carrot to Fast-track New Nuclear Plants

rubind@enr.com (Debra K. Rubin) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:54:49 -0400

Loan guarantees for long lead components come as administration aims to fast-track nation's AI dominance and more states eye nuclear to meet growing power needs.

Skanska Balfour Beatty JV Sues Surety Over Microsoft Campus Cladding Claim

kormanr@enr.com (Richard Korman) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:04:25 -0400

A subcontractor terminated from the project cites Ukraine war supply chain and labor woes.

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?

Why Can't the Gordie Howe Bridge Open?

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:23:13 -0400

What ENR has to say about a $4.7-billion piece of critical infrastructure sitting idle as federal officials refuse to explain the delay.

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.”

33,000-Seat Tennis Center With Retractable-Roof Venues Planned in Saudi Arabia

gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:56:45 -0400

Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya City has unveiled plans for a 33,000-seat tennis center featuring retractable roofs, mountain-site construction challenges and a global design team.

JetZero Starts Work on $4.7B Greensboro, N.C., Aircraft Campus

gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:23:24 -0400

JetZero's $4.7-billion Greensboro, N.C., aircraft campus will require massive site work, capping a 15-year airport strategy to attract aerospace manufacturing.

2Q 2026 Cost Report: Compensation Increases on the Decline Following 2023 High

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

Hiring process slows as employers and employees show caution.

2Q 2026 Cost Report: Steady Pricing Seen in Used Machines as Manufacturers Continue to Absorb Tariff Costs

rubenstonej@enr.com (Jeff Rubenstone) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:45:00 -0400

Tariff refunds after court ruling and changes in policy may ease price pressures.

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.

ENR 2026 Top Professional Services Firms Deepen Depth of Services

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

AI frenzy boosts CM/PM-for-fee revenue as more owners tap firms to develop resources amid intensifying market shortages.

Trunk Tools Launches Cortex AI Platform to Interpret Construction Drawings

gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:50:27 -0400

Trunk Tools says its new Cortex platform can interpret construction drawings and connect them with project records, as contractors report early workflow gains.

AI Data Centers Become City-Scale Infrastructure, Prompting New Industry Playbook

gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:41:38 -0400

As AI data centers reach city-scale power demands, developers, utilities and contractors are rewriting the infrastructure playbook around electricity, workforce and speed-to-power challenges nationwide.