Risk

Male, Believed to Be Project Worker, Dies in Fall on STO Building Group London Site

rubind@enr.com (Debra K. Rubin) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:33:30 -0400

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.”

On the Ground, Engineers Asses Damage in Venezuela Earthquake Zone

rubenstonej@enr.com (Jeff Rubenstone) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:13:31 -0400

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.

Structural Concerns Force Emergency Closure of Maryland Office Building

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:49:26 -0400

Anne Arundel County, Md., firefighters evacuated Empire Towers in the Baltimore area.

World Cup Spotlights LA Airport People Mover's Costly Delay

kormanr@enr.com (Richard Korman) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:39:42 -0400

The cost overrun is $880 million for the yet to be completed project.

Saudi Aramco Awards Five-Year Consulting Contracts to 11 Global Firms

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:50:00 -0400

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.

How Engineers Will Determine Why NYC's Pfizer HQ Conversion Buckled

gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:42:32 -0400

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.

US Nuclear Agency Proposes to Expedite Nuclear Facility Construction Approaches

mcfarlandp@enr.com (Pam McFarland) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0400

NRC says proposals will revamp regulatory requirements for construction starts, modernize public health protections and reduce plants' environmental review scope.

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.

East Africa $5.6B Oil Pipeline Nears Finish, With Friends and Foes Watching

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:29:00 -0400

Uganda and Tanzania tout economic benefit of 1,443-km regional oil link, but opponent lawsuits continue over environmental impacts..

Mass. Beaches Reopen for Swimming After Massive Sewer Main Break North of Boston

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:14:11 -0400

A massive water main break spewed sewage into a Massachusetts river, temporarily closing local beaches.

As Trump Signals End of US-Mexico-Canada Pact, Contractors See Little Immediate Impact

gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:55:00 -0400

Will Trump's USMCA stance change construction? Industry groups say not immediately, but warn that prolonged trade uncertainty could reshape manufacturing investment and supply-chain planning.

Judge Permanently Bars USDOT From Withholding Gateway Grants

gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:40:47 -0400

The opinion reaches well beyond one tunnel project, offering a closely watched test of federal grant oversight and administrative authority.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

Grant Certainty Emerges as New Fault Line in Transportation Bill Talks

gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:39:52 -0400

Can project sponsors still trust awarded federal grants as Congress writes the next transportation bill?

NIST Report Details How Design, Construction Flaws Led to Surfside Condo Collapse

gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:47:40 -0400

NIST's long-awaited findings conclude design flaws, construction deviations and corrosion left Champlain Towers South vulnerable before its deadly 2021 collapse.

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.

UPDATED Trump Offshore Wind Energy Buyout Deals Grow to Nearly $2.6B, With More Tumult

rubind@enr.com (Debra K. Rubin) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:14:05 -0400

Invenergy is the latest to accept $765M buyout of wind lease areas in exchange for new gas projects, but developer still is set to build the 800-mile Grain Belt transmission line for land-based wind and solar energy.

Project Cost, Risk Responsibility Debated at Resilience Conference

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:54:52 -0400

Speakers at New York City event last month discussed need for communities to be better prepared for drastic changes in water levels.

NJ Punts on Enacting Tougher Coastal Development Rules

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:59:00 -0400

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.

Navy Maps Out Four Packages for Planned $10B Bremerton Dry Dock Rebuild

gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:11:28 -0400

As the U.S. Navy advances a planned $10-billion dry dock at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, new documents reveal four major construction packages and phasing.

Early-Season Heat Puts Focus on Worker Acclimatization Across Construction Sites

gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:36:22 -0400

As a heat wave pushes heat index values toward 100°F, contractors say the biggest risk may not be the temperature itself.

Construction Materials Prices Jump 2.6% in May, Up Nearly 10% Year Over Year

gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:03:27 -0400

Construction materials prices are rising again as copper, diesel, freight and labor costs squeeze supply chains despite resilient contractor confidence.