New England Construction News

New England Construction News provides New England-specific updates on the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry.

Newly Completed Playground Named for Boston Marathon Bomb Victim Opens

Martin’s Park, a playground in memory of those killed in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, opened on June 15

Construction Hazards

Whistleblower Cites Concerns About Boston Light-Rail Project

Former Boston agency safety chief believes he was fired for meeting with federal officials

Johanna Knapschaefer

July 16, 2019

2 Comments

A high-ranking Boston regional transit agency safety official files a federal complain

Columbia Gas Settles With Family of Teen Killed in 2018 Mass. Gas Explosions

Justin Rice

July 9, 2019

No Comments

Columbia Gas of Massachusetts reached a settlement with the family of an 18-year-old killed in the Sept. 13 gas explosions north of Boston.

Renewable Energy Construction

U.S. Offshore Wind Project Awards Push Market Boundaries

July 3, 2019

Danish giant Orsted wins NJ's record 1,100-MW power project; NY's 800-MW award is imminent, as U.S. energy sector builds to become projected $70B industry.

Litigation and Lawsuits

Cashman, Weeks Win $21M Verdict in Massachusetts Site Dispute

Scott Van Voorhis

June 26, 2019

No Comments

Jury finds that state agency underestimated the energy port dredging job's scope.

Military's Issues With Offshore Wind Farms Now Added to U.S. Spending Bills

Mary B. Powers

June 5, 2019

One Comment

House Appropriations Committee allows new mandates that industry opposes

New England City Scoop: Construction Starts in Boston

May 20, 2019

No Comments

Dodge data on projected 2019 construction starts in the Boston area.

Bridge Work Marks Milestone on MBTA Green Line Extension

Justin Rice

March 20, 2019

No Comments

Demolition on the first of three Somerville bridges being rebuilt for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s $2.3-billion Green Line Extension was slated to begin March 23.

Citizens' Group Files Petition Over Concrete Degradation at Seabrook Nuclear Station

Johanna Knapschaefer

February 21, 2019

3 Comments

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is moving ahead to issue a new license to the New Hampshire plant despite a pending hearing on multiple cracks at the plant.

Eversource and Orsted Build Out Offshore Wind Partnership

50-50 Deal Secures Parcels Off New England Coast

Johanna Knapschaefer

February 12, 2019

One Comment

Eversource is paying $225 million for half of Orsted's Revolution Wind and South Fork Wind projects

Utilities

National Grid Crews Restore Power to Rhode Island Residents

Enbridge initially blames cold weather, but investigation will also look at equipment

Johanna Knapschaefer

January 28, 2019

No Comments

A Jan. 21 pressure drop knocked 7,100 Newport County customers off line, triggering a state of emergency.

More Articles Tagged with 'New England Construction News'

ENR

July 15, 2019

A century later, industry officials see lessons in the first U.S. Army trans-continental convoy which taught a young Dwight Eisenhower about the critical importance of transportation infrastructure.

View More Subscribe

New England Construction News
Subscribe

Newly Completed Playground Named for Boston Marathon Bomb Victim Opens

ARTICLES

Whistleblower Cites Concerns About Boston Light-Rail Project

Columbia Gas Settles With Family of Teen Killed in 2018 Mass. Gas Explosions

U.S. Offshore Wind Project Awards Push Market Boundaries

Cashman, Weeks Win $21M Verdict in Massachusetts Site Dispute

Military's Issues With Offshore Wind Farms Now Added to U.S. Spending Bills

New England City Scoop: Construction Starts in Boston

Bridge Work Marks Milestone on MBTA Green Line Extension

Citizens' Group Files Petition Over Concrete Degradation at Seabrook Nuclear Station

Eversource and Orsted Build Out Offshore Wind Partnership

National Grid Crews Restore Power to Rhode Island Residents

ENR

July 15, 2019

New England Construction News Subscribe

ARTICLES

New England Construction News
Subscribe