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US Offers Intel $8.5B to Support Semiconductor Chip Plant Projects
The award is the largest to be offered under the CHIPS and Science Act program, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said.
Anti-Concussion Technology: The Helmet on Your Head
In December, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced it was replacing traditional hardhats for its employees with ANSI-Z89.1-certified Type II safety helmets when they work on sites.
What's Needed for Engineering Plan Review Success
During design and constructibility review, plans and specs are checked mostly for what is there. But during construction the impact of everything that is not there, or is present when it shouldn’t be, is magnified.
Keeping Your Jobsite Secure: Latest Trends in Construction Security Tech
With the current upswing of rampant theft in construction, ensuring the security of jobsites through cameras and other technology has become more critical than ever.
Helping Managers Embrace New Construction Tech with Confidence
The construction industry is ever-evolving and embracing new technology is vital for staying competitive and improving project outcomes.
March 2024 City Scoop: Las Vegas
The booming population of greater Las Vegas has spurred a significant increase in roadwork and building projects, says Fountain, co-founder and CEO of KOR Building Group.
Key Rhode Island Bridge Will Require Full Replacement
Finding no viable way to replace a key Rhode Island bridge structure, engineers are seeking funding for a replacement.
Southwest On the Scene: March 2024
Reports from key industry events in the southwest region.
Southwest Pulse: March 2024
Project news from Dodge Data & Analytics for the Southwest region.
Southwest People: March 2024
Updates about construction professionals in the Southwest region.
Construction Experience Drives VAI Resort’s Delivery
Fisher Industries/Construction is tackling a next-generation hospitality project as owner/contractor.
ENR Southwest Owner of the Year: Building Lessons One Fab (or Two) at a Time
Intel and its contractors lean on their experience building semiconductor fabrication plants to grow the manufacturing campus in Chandler, Ariz.
OSHA Cites Texas Contractor After Trench Collapse Kills 18-Year-Old Employee
Hurtado Construction Co. has a history of past OSHA citations and officials said another of its employees was killed in a trench accident in 2007.
ENR Southwest 2024 Top Starts: Energy Projects Shine As Southwest Firms Keep Busy
Renewable energy projects were prominent on this year’s Top Starts ranking, and manufacturing contracts kept delivering in 2023.
Sun Streams 4 Solar Project Tracks Mid-2025 Completion
The Sun Streams 4 project, a 377-MWdc PV, 300-MWac/1200 MWh solar and 300-MWac battery storage facility 40 miles west of Phoenix, is about one-third completed and at peak workforce of approximately 250 solar construction workers, including 65-plus registered apprentices.
Holder, Q&D Replace Reno-Tahoe Airport Concourses
Two concourses will replace existing structures at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport by the end of the decade.
EPA Finalizes Rule Banning Ongoing Uses of Asbestos
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a final rule prohibiting ongoing uses of chrysotile asbestos, the only known form of asbestos currently imported, processed or distributed for use in the U.S.
Arizona DOT Plans Major Projects for Tucson
The opening of new lanes along Interstate 10 and a rebuilt interchange in Tucson by the end of 2024 is just one of the Arizona Dept. of Transportation’s efforts for the year.
March 2024 City Scoop: Detroit
“There are pockets of development in the Detroit area, but recent commercial project starts have slowed post-COVID due primarily to high interest rates and inflation,” Abdullah says.
March 2024 City Scoop: Kansas City
Marking 100 years in business in 2024, JE Dunn has a lot to celebrate, including a thriving construction industry in Kansas City, Blaesing says.