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ENR 2020 Top 25 Newsmakers

A Resilient Workforce Triumphs Through a Tough 2020

Debra K. Rubin Bruce Buckley

Erica Berardi

Jeff Yoders

January 21, 2021

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As COVID-19 upended daily work lives in a year like no other, current and future construction participants found new ways to get the job done

TC Energy Stops Construction on Keystone Pipeline After Biden Pulls Permit

Mary B. Powers

January 20, 2021

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Unions react strongly to president's decisuib despite renewable-energy push they shared with owner TC Energy

Biden Administration

Biden Calls for Changes to DACA, Other Immigration Policies

Tom Ichniowski

January 20, 2021

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Union leader sees particular benefit for undocumented construction workers with Temporary Protected Status.

Construction Workforce

Construction's December Jobless Rate Jumps Despite 51K Job Gain

Tom Ichniowski

January 8, 2021

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Nonresidential building was only construction segment that shed jobs last month.

Jobsite Fatalities

UPDATE: Laborer Jamie Fitzgerald, Killed in Dec. 9 Ohio Plant Collapse, is Recovered on Jan. 9

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin

December 21, 2020

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At power plant demolition site where Fitzgerald and another worker died, contractor Adamo Group also imploded a 900-ft stack it says posed a site hazard.

Coronavirus & Construction

CDC Recommends Construction Workers Get Vaccines After 'Frontline' Essential Workers

Richard Korman

December 20, 2020

One Comment

It is not clear how long the wait will be for COVID-19 shots for all essential workers.

Safety and Health

Construction Jobsite Deaths, Fatality Rate Climb

Tom Ichniowski

December 16, 2020

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Industry's 1,061 construction fatalities in 2019 is the highest number since 2007, BLS says.

Q4 2020 Cost Report

Will Project Labor Agreements Grow in Biden Administration?

Bruce Buckley

December 16, 2020

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Union-nonunion debate is set to rise with more PLA mandates on federal and federally-funded projects

Coronavirus and Construction

California Poised For Growth Despite Pandemic Impacts, Regulations

Erica Berardi

December 10, 2020

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State economy is set to grow faster than rest of U.S., but contractors face more complex workplace requirements from various levels of government

Companies

AECOM Civil Building Unit Sale Follows Power Exit; Three Execs Join Firm's Board

Debra K. Rubin

December 10, 2020

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Shimmick unit will have private equity owner; Bowman Consulting deal to buy MEP Engineer KTA will close in early January

EVENTS

2021 Construction Forecast

This webinar will address how forecasters see construction markets developing in 2021 as we continue to combat COVID-19. Experts will share their views on the market prospects for the industry both nationally and regionally as well as what they see in the coming year from a technology perspective.

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5/4/21 to 5/6/21

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Groundbreaking Women in Construction

GWIC is much more than just a conference—it serves as a catalyst that helps women expand their presence, influence and career success in an ever shifting industry—and to share, learn, challenge and inspire in their organizations. It also has grown into the leading talent development and networking event for construction industry professionals!

The 2020 Top 600 Specialty Contractors Unveiled

ON DEMAND

This popular annual webinar takes place just as the new rankings are unveiled. It invites leaders from top-ranked firms to talk about their takeaways from the year past and their strategy for the year ahead. ENR will moderate a panel of executives from the largest specialty contracting firms as they discuss the results of the 2020 Top 600 survey and opportunities for future business.

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Solving Problems Before They Happen With A.I.

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Advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning are giving firms new insights into what can go wrong on their projects. From providing advice on where to allocate resources to identifying real safety risks on jobsites, A.I. advisors are promising to deliver real competitive advantages. Learn how to get past the hype around A.I. and find the benefits of these tools.

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ARTICLES

A Resilient Workforce Triumphs Through a Tough 2020

TC Energy Stops Construction on Keystone Pipeline After Biden Pulls Permit

Biden Calls for Changes to DACA, Other Immigration Policies

Construction's December Jobless Rate Jumps Despite 51K Job Gain

UPDATE: Laborer Jamie Fitzgerald, Killed in Dec. 9 Ohio Plant Collapse, is Recovered on Jan. 9

CDC Recommends Construction Workers Get Vaccines After 'Frontline' Essential Workers

Construction Jobsite Deaths, Fatality Rate Climb

Will Project Labor Agreements Grow in Biden Administration?

California Poised For Growth Despite Pandemic Impacts, Regulations

AECOM Civil Building Unit Sale Follows Power Exit; Three Execs Join Firm's Board

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2021 Construction Forecast

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Groundbreaking Women in Construction

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