Tutor Perini/O&G JV lands $1.2B Newark AirTrain job

The team will design and build 2.5 miles of elevated track to replace the airport's existing rail system, first opened in 1996.

I’m a construction exec who voted for Harris. But I see silver linings for our industry under Trump.

Former Congressman Patrick E. Murphy sees less red tape, incentives for permit approvals and a push for innovation as positives for builders.

Colorado highway work zone deaths reportedly up 75%

State officials have looked to the DOT for answers after the death toll on roadway construction sites skyrocketed this year.

McCarthy breaks ground on $150M laser research facility

The Fort Collins, Colorado, building will focus on creating fusion energy as a viable clean energy source and include 5-foot-thick shielding walls.

Tariff concerns loom over construction input prices

Potential trade policy changes under the incoming Trump administration could raise costs for a wide range of materials, economists say.

McCarthy-Vaughn JV starts $5B Dallas pediatric health campus

The new hospital complex aims to meet the needs of a booming North Texas population.

Construction injury rate drops to lowest in over a decade

Seven out of 19 measured industries had higher incidence rates than construction in 2023.

Project abandonments, delays slow on interest rate cut

Private sector activity appears to be responding to the Fed's recent actions faster than publicly funded jobs.

What makes a great people manager?

The industry’s best leaders have a high level of emotional intelligence, writes a construction consultant.

Confusion, lack of clarity over head gear poses safety risks

Employers, workers and safety officials aren’t often on the same page about appropriate head protection, a new study finds.

Trump taps former Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead EPA

The new administration will likely roll back regulations affecting fossil-fuel power plants, including a carbon emissions rule, according to an industry expert.

AI, digital twins and BIM to converge: McCarthy tech expert

Alex Belkofer, senior director of VDC for the firm, said he is highly optimistic about artificial intelligence but that builders need to adopt it in “bite-sized pieces.”

Rate cut boosts optimism despite construction backlog dip

Builders feel upbeat about a pickup in activity over the next two quarters, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.

For tech innovation, trust the process

At Barton Malow, testing a field printer that operates much like a CAD-driven Roomba started by organizing teams and aligning goals, writes the firm’s VDC director.

DPR upgrades jobsite restroom offerings

Better facilities make workers feel valued, according to the self-perform leader for the firm’s Northwest region.

DOE earmarks nearly $150M for 67 clean tech projects at federal facilities

The AFFECT program grants will save a combined $41.7 million in energy and water costs annually while eliminating over 80,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent each year, the Energy Department said.

WSP leaders rosy on US work post election

The Canadian megacontractor reported higher revenue, profits and backlog in its third quarter, with plans for more acquisitions on the horizon.

Planning activity cools, data center surge moderates

Several nonresidential sectors contributed to October’s decline, according to Dodge Construction Network.

Balfour Beatty snares $746M I-35 rebuild in Texas

The London-based contractor will reconstruct 2.5 miles of the highway through downtown Austin and build a link to the future light rail line.

How will a second Trump administration affect transportation policy?

Federal support for public transportation, Amtrak, high-speed rail and electric vehicles may be at risk, experts said.

With $14B in backlog, Tutor Perini will pursue fewer bids

There’s so much work and so few workers that the Los Angeles-based contractor is taking a hiatus from projects of $500 million or more.

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FHWA updates work zone safety rule for first time in 20 years

The changes, which go into effect next month, establish minimum requirements for the use of protection devices such as concrete barriers.

Infrastructure funds will continue to flow: PCL CEO

Chris Gower said one of the firm’s top priorities is to adapt to changes coming from a second Trump term.

Trump White House likely to abandon OSHA heat safety rule

The new administration will probably let the standard die, experts say, but some other form of guidance could emerge instead.

Judge clarifies scope of DBE injunction to include more states

Attorneys say a new order barring the DOT from presuming disadvantaged status due to race or gender now applies in at least 23 states, and potentially nationwide.