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Embracing AI's Transformative Power Has Massive Potential for Design and Construction

October 3, 2024

By embracing the transformative capabilities of artificial intelligence, engineers can conserve time for employees to work on engineering and contractors can head off problems before they become so on the job site. However, governance and responsibility to the client must remain the bedrock all AI processes are built on.

The Affordability Effect: How Builders Can Make Homeownership More Accessible

September 27, 2024

“Homes ‘Unaffordable’ in 99% of Nation for Average American”… This is a CBS News headline for a topic that has everyone—from politicians to property developers—highly concerned.

Several girls participated in a summer camp exposing them to the construction trades in Philadelphia.

Workforce

Philadelphia Camp Hones Skills for Future Women Craft Workers

Johanna Knapschaefer

August 8, 2024

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Six-week program sponsored by NAWIC is exposing potential female craft professionals to the skills needed and benefits gained of working in construction.

Contractors Kept Hiring in July, Adding 25K Jobs

Scott Judy

August 2, 2024

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All construction sectors added jobs in July, led by specialty trade contractors, who boosted employment by nearly 19,000 positions.

Sempra Signs Bechtel for Port Arthur, Texas LNG Project Second Phase

Scott Judy

July 21, 2024

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Developer also launched EPA permitting process for a carbon sequestration project at the LNG site, which aims to capture and store its emitted carbon.

Transportation

Amtrak Pauses $175M Baltimore Penn Station Redevelopment

Justin Rice

July 16, 2024

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Amtrak says it is working to finalize funding and restart the project, which was first announced in 2020.

ENR 2024 New York & New England Top Contractors: COVID Lessons Ready Northeast Firms For Potential Downturn

Justin Rice

July 15, 2024

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New York, New Jersey and New England contractors and CM firms worry about the private sector pipeline but say the education sector is strong.

ABC Economist Warns of Possible Recession in 2025, Even as Inflation Fears Abate

Alisa Zevin

July 10, 2024

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A mild recession may be on the horizon despite expected interest rate cuts later this year.

aerial view of construction site in Oklahoma with highway surrounding it

$95M in IIJA Funds to Restart Long-Stalled Oklahoma Highway Project

The halted construction site has spurred social media barbs

Daniel Tyson

June 5, 2024

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Long-stalled project site at Tulsa's Interstate 44 and Highway 75 interchange could see construction restart by November.

Boston Logan International Airport’s Terminal E upgrade

Revenue Increases for New York and New England Design Firms

Justin Rice

May 20, 2024

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Transportation work was a key driver across the Northeast region for firms participating in ENR's Top Design Firm rankings.

Southeast Best Projects The ENR Regional Best Projects Awards is a series of events that recognize and honor groundbreaking design and construction teams across the United States. The winners are selected by independent juries of industry leaders from each of ENR's 10 regional editions. ENR Southeast will celebrate the region's winners at an Orlando awards ceremony this October.

Southwest Best Projects The ENR Regional Best Projects Awards is a series of events that recognize and honor groundbreaking design and construction teams across the United States. The winners are selected by independent juries of industry leaders from each of ENR's 10 regional editions. ENR Southwest will celebrate the region's winners at a Phoenix awards ceremony this November.

New York Best Projects The ENR Regional Best Projects Awards is a series of events that recognize and honor groundbreaking design and construction teams across the United States. The winners are selected by independent juries of industry leaders from each of ENR's 10 regional editions. ENR New York will celebrate the region's winners at an awards ceremony this November.