Investors and developers are bullish on clean energy to quickly meet nation's power demand surge, but federal actions that undermine projects and remain vague on tax credit rules, as well as slow connection to the grid, could hamper markets
As Toronto's grid reaches its limits, Ontario's electricity system operator has proposed a $9.8 billion plan to address the issue, potentially establishing one of North America’s largest high-voltage construction programs.
Federal energy regulator's decision set for June to propose large-load interconnection rule could reshape US transmission planning, reallocate upgrade costs and boost utility infrastructure expansion
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission plans action on proposal to expand oversight of AI-driven data center grid connections as utilities accelerate transmission upgrades.
The scope of the committee’s work is focused on identifying topics ripe for reexamination in three primary documents: ASCE 7, ACI 318 and the AISC Steel Manual
Advances in robotics by Rogers & O'Brien and 3D-printed Walmarts from Alquist 3D are among new construction technologies detailed at the May 4-6 construction sector event in San Francisco.
This year's construction tech conference showcased AI-enabled workflows, robots walking jobsites and 3D-printed Walmart stores, among other sector innovations.
Italy-based Saipem holds $1.75B contract to build nearly 100-mile, 30-in. pipeline in Black Sea to transport gas into European Union transmission network
Italy-based contractor Saipem holds $1.75B award to build 160-km, 30-in. pipeline to transport gas to European Union network, and other infrastructure, with Black Sea project set to cut dependence on Russian supply.
EPA's interim guidance on best practices to dispose of and destroy “forever” chemicals highlights widely used technologies, but others need further study.
Trump administration long-awaited final report on agency reforms, which aims to have states take lead in disaster recovery while tapping federal resources for support, comes as latest agency chief is fired
Largest U.S. power transmission manager counts on upgraded review process to accelerate capacity as data centers multiply and criticism over its management grows
Chair and CEO Brendan Bechtel said the agreement “ensures apprenticeship programs continue to develop the number of craft professionals needed to supply this growing market.”
The global contractor signed a memorandum of understanding with North America’s Building Trades Unions to advance union apprenticeship training to deliver advanced nuclear projects at scale.
As ITER moves closer to first plasma, the megaproject’s sprawling fabrication and supply-chain network increasingly is shaping the future of commercial fusion construction.
Construction has begun on the $4-billion Brent Spence Bridge Corridor megaproject, launching a cable-stayed interstate overhaul targeting one of America’s busiest freight bottlenecks.
Proposed revisions to effluent limitations guidelines tied to grid reliability and AI-driven power demand could alter planning for environmental infrastructure projects
EPA’s proposed coal wastewater rule overhaul could reshape compliance work and environmental infrastructure planning as utilities reassess projects amid regulatory uncertainty and shifting grid demands.
Florida-based NextEra said May 19 it seeks to buy Virginia-based utiiity Dominion to create "one of the world’s largest energy infrastructure companies.”
The appropriations process directing use of federal funds in fiscal year 2027 has begun in earnest, with hearings and markups scheduled in both chambers over the next several weeks.
There’s still time to sign up for Groundbreaking Women in Construction June 14–16 in San Diego—for a focused experience in leadership skill building, career growth, networking and real-world solutions to emerging business and workforce needs!
The $3-billion terminal at Portland International Airport in Portland, Ore., that will be completed this summer, is best known for its 18-million-lb wooden roof system, but ZGF stayed ahead designing during the pandemic by using Bluebeam Studio.