Explore the freshest and most trending topics currently making waves in engineering and construction. Dive into the latest buzz, timely insights, and noteworthy content that's driving our industry forward. https://www.enr.com/rss/74 en-us 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 choa@enr.com (Aileen Cho) Steep slopes, narrow streets, a busy interstate highway—and two abandoned trestles—are some of the challenges faced by the Carolina Trunk Rehabilitation project team. Steep slopes, narrow streets, a busy interstate highway—and two abandoned trestles—are some of the challenges faced by the Carolina Trunk Rehabilitation project team.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63258 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63258-a-newer-sewer-threads-past-hills-highways-and-houses-in-portland-ore 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. 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.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63274 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63274-the-enr-top-500-review-ai-wave-raises-design-revenue manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) Crosley Tower, which has stood on the University of Cincinnati campus since the 1960s, is being dismantled. Crosley Tower, which has stood on the University of Cincinnati campus since the 1960s, is being dismantled.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63225 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63225-why-fortress-like-cincinnati-tower-had-to-go-down-slab-by-slab The Panama Canal is about to undertake an $8.5-billion-plus capital improvement plan aimed at creating a Trans-Isthmus Logistics Corridor. The Panama Canal is about to undertake an $8.5-billion-plus capital improvement plan aimed at creating a Trans-Isthmus Logistics Corridor.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63214 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:07:37 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63214-new-panama-canal-chief-takes-on-next-wave-of-megaprojects AI frenzy boosts CM/PM-for-fee revenue as more owners tap firms to develop resources amid intensifying market shortages. AI frenzy boosts CM/PM-for-fee revenue as more owners tap firms to develop resources amid intensifying market shortages.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63180 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63180-enr-2026-top-professional-services-firms-deepen-depth-of-services Oregon State’s Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex is designed to prove wood can support demanding research environments. Oregon State’s Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex is designed to prove wood can support demanding research environments.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63160 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63160-mass-timber-breaks-new-ground-at-oregon-lab Modern engineering feat ensures the Salt Lake City Temple respects its rich history while creating a stable future. Modern engineering feat ensures the Salt Lake City Temple respects its rich history while creating a stable future.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63133 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63133-engineering-feat-provides-seismic-stabilization-for-historic-salt-lake-temple mcfarlandp@enr.com (Pam McFarland) Separate programs work collectively to reduce reliance on imported supply, including effort to manufacture water through innovative deep-ocean desalination. Separate programs work collectively to reduce reliance on imported supply, including effort to manufacture water through innovative deep-ocean desalination.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63094 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:10:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63094-southern-california-water-agencies-mount-massive-push-for-reuse Silicon Valley’s race for AI dominance drives up revenue for Top 100 delivery firms and demand for faster, fail-safe project completion. Silicon Valley’s race for AI dominance drives up revenue for Top 100 delivery firms and demand for faster, fail-safe project completion.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63092 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63092-top-100-project-delivery-firms-face-stress-test choa@enr.com (Aileen Cho) Charlotte Douglas International Airport is undergoing a $4-billion expansion to meet rising passenger demand and long-term growth. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is undergoing a $4-billion expansion to meet rising passenger demand and long-term growth.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63088 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63088-airport-transformation-in-the-queen-city judys@enr.com (Scott Judy) ENR’s Southeast Design Firm of the Year expands its footprint and grows its business by delivering on a wide array of programs. ENR’s Southeast Design Firm of the Year expands its footprint and grows its business by delivering on a wide array of programs.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63073 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63073-wsp-gets-ready-to-tackle-the-southeasts-biggest-infrastructure-challenges kongv@enr.com (Vince Kong) A closer look at how project teams are translating an ambitious vision into a next‑generation manufacturing campus. http://www.enr.com/articles/63071 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63071-inside-jcbs-texas-megafactory Revenue rises as contractors balance labor resources against market risks and rewards amid surge in data center projects. Revenue rises as contractors balance labor resources against market risks and rewards amid surge in data center projects.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63029 Wed, 20 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63029-top-400-contractors-hit-craft-ceiling-as-ai-boom-strains-skilled-labor-resources choa@enr.com (Aileen Cho) After decades of planning, setbacks and challenges, the 16-mile, 21-station Purple Line light rail system is set to finish over, under and through Washington, D.C.'s northern suburbs, offering the populated area a new transit link. After decades of planning, setbacks and challenges, the 16-mile, 21-station Purple Line light rail system is set to finish over, under and through Washington, D.C.'s northern suburbs, offering the populated area a new transit link.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63014 Mon, 18 May 2026 13:28:59 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63014-at-last-new-mass-transit-line-emerges-in-maryland yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) Trans-border sewage crisis brings new research on how pollution becomes airborne, while Stantec/PCL team delivers rapid expansion of wastewater treatment plant. Trans-border sewage crisis brings new research on how pollution becomes airborne, while Stantec/PCL team delivers rapid expansion of wastewater treatment plant.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62966 Thu, 07 May 2026 12:10:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/62966-research-illuminates-pollution-problem-in-tijuana-river-valley Winners say the ground is shifting under their feet as employers redirect resources, embrace technology and reshape roles to fit marketplace changes and needs. Winners say the ground is shifting under their feet as employers redirect resources, embrace technology and reshape roles to fit marketplace changes and needs.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62936 Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/62936-enrs-national-top-20-under-40-are-ready-to-meet-market-demands manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) On the long-vacant site in Chicago, two towers have been designed and engineered to combat the power of the wind. On the long-vacant site in Chicago, two towers have been designed and engineered to combat the power of the wind.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62918 Mon, 04 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/62918-towers-will-alter-skyline-and-mitigate-wind-impacts Data center hyperscalers drive demand for more design services, but will ballooning risks sink market momentum? Data center hyperscalers drive demand for more design services, but will ballooning risks sink market momentum?

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62878 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/62878-enr-2026-top-500-design-firms-ai-boom-buoys-design-revenue The Port of Seattle project transformed a deteriorating 1914 waterfront timber building into a sustainable Living Building Challenge showcase. The Port of Seattle project transformed a deteriorating 1914 waterfront timber building into a sustainable Living Building Challenge showcase.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62862 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/62862-37m-rehab-makes-historic-seattle-waterfront-building-a-contender Fueled by the state’s oil and gas boom and IIJA funds, NMDOT is aiming to build bigger and better to improve safety on its highways and rail crossings. Fueled by the state’s oil and gas boom and IIJA funds, NMDOT is aiming to build bigger and better to improve safety on its highways and rail crossings.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62837 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/62837-new-mexico-dot-improves-safety-on-highways-and-rail-crossings Construction in progress rises as data center hyperscalers drive power generation and infrastructure demands amid intensifying regional conflicts. Construction in progress rises as data center hyperscalers drive power generation and infrastructure demands amid intensifying regional conflicts.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62804 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:30:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/62804-enr-2026-top-owners-byte-down-on-ai-boom choa@enr.com (Aileen Cho) Despite constrained space and unstable soils, San Diego airport's $3.8B program has big ambitions. Despite constrained space and unstable soils, San Diego airport's $3.8B program has big ambitions.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62800 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:50:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/62800-san-diego-international-airport-aims-high-structurally-sustainably-and-aesthetically Innovative project delivery helps Archer Western/E.R. Snell team alleviate a long-standing interstate choke point. Innovative project delivery helps Archer Western/E.R. Snell team alleviate a long-standing interstate choke point.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62779 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/62779-unjamming-atlantas-outdated-i-285-i-20-east-interchange Deep foundations, flood mitigation and adaptive lab design shape campus project along flood-prone Waller Creek. Deep foundations, flood mitigation and adaptive lab design shape campus project along flood-prone Waller Creek.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62775 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/62775-university-of-texas-austin-advances-316m-engineering-hub First-generation immigrant is changing industry perceptions and leading girls to pursue new paths for the future. First-generation immigrant is changing industry perceptions and leading girls to pursue new paths for the future.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62741 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/62741-award-of-excellence-winner-judaline-cassidy-empowering-girls-to-consider-careers-in-construction Judaline Cassidy Award of Excellence blairs@enr.com (Scott Blair) The $5-billion-plus, 2.9-million-sq-ft Fab 52 chip fabrication facility is ENR’s Project of the Year. The $5-billion-plus, 2.9-million-sq-ft Fab 52 chip fabrication facility is ENR’s Project of the Year. 

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62647 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:40:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/62647-offsite-assembly-high-velocity-design-help-deliver-arizona-intel-fab-plant Read more about the 20 projects chosen in a nearly yearlong effort by ENR editors and more than 100 construction industry judges to recognize team excellence across construction in 2025. Read more about the 20 projects chosen in a nearly yearlong effort by ENR editors and more than 100 construction industry judges to recognize team excellence across construction in 2025.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62644 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:40:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/62644-enr-best-of-the-best-2025 kormanr@enr.com (Richard Korman) Why tight schedules, long shifts, fatigue and other risks combine with firearms access to increase the chance for a fatal suicide attempt. Why tight schedules, long shifts, fatigue and other risks combine with firearms access to increase the chance for a fatal suicide attempt.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62586 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:40:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/62586-how-to-ask-potential-suicide-victims-to-lock-or-store-their-guns D.C. mayor’s declared disaster site gets additional federal help, while utility DC Water predicts repairs to finish in mid-March—but longer-term costs and impact concerns remain. D.C. mayor’s declared disaster site gets additional federal help, while utility DC Water predicts repairs to finish in mid-March—but longer-term costs and impact concerns remain.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62573 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:49:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/62573-updated-no-easy-fix-for-potomac-river-sewage-spill-now-estimated-at-20m