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Buildings

This section covers the design, construction, sustainability and performance of various types of buildings such as hotels, offices, retail, commercial, institutional and others.

Construction methods

This section covers the procurement, financing, site preparation, and project delivery types for different sectors of infrastructure, including: buildings, infrastructure and industrial works.

Design

This section covers concept, site preparation, architecture, engineering and materials used in the built environment.

Sustainability

This section deals with the carbon footprint of components of structures and infrastructure, including green design, green buildings, green infrastructure, and assessment tools.

Power & Industrial

Section covers power plants, transmission lines, oil and gas refineries and terminals, as well as solar- and wind-power generating infrastructure.

Transportation

Section covers road, rail, air and nautical systems, including ports and terminals; materials and funding of various transportation components.

Water & Dams

This section covers issues and content related to groundwater, canals, aqueducts and sewers and related construction.

ENR’s annual Best Projects award program is dedicated to honoring the best construction projects and the companies that designed and built them in all 50 states plus Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. Click here to read about the ENR Global Best Projects Awards program.

ARTICLES

Commodore-Walsh Bros. JV Reaches Milestone on $483M Massachusetts Veterans Home

James Leggate

November 11, 2024

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Crews have already placed 4,000 tons of steel and installed 150 geothermal wells for the Holyoke Veterans Home.

India's Adani Secures $736M Contract for Kenya Power Transmission Build-out

Shem Oirere

November 8, 2024

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The 30-year contract will enable new transmission infrastructure in a country that expects a peak load power demand spike of 21,075 MW by 2033 from 1,606 MW reported in 2013, with the first major project set near Nairobi.

Transportation

Fire Under Cincinnati I-471 Bridge Approach Damages Beams, Deck

James Leggate

November 8, 2024

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The southbound side of the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge is temporarily closed as crews prepare to make emergency repairs.

2024 Elections

Clawbacks of Infrastructure Funding Seen as Unlikely in New Trump Term

Tom Ichniowski

November 7, 2024

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Focus is on funding from the infrastructure law and the Inflation Reduction Act.

Cloud Computing

Turner Wins $2B Ohio Data Center Campus Contract

James Leggate

November 7, 2024

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Vantage Data Centers is planning a three-building campus in New Albany, Ohio, where several other data center projects are also being developed.

Transportation

Turkish Firm Yapi Merkazi Awarded $3B Uganda Rail Project

Rail line seen as key link for export channels in East Africa

Shem Oirere

November 7, 2024

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Contractor steps up to complete the critical transportation project after China Harbor and Engineering Co. Ltd. exited the project last year over financing issues.

Construction Economics for November 11, 2024

November 6, 2024

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ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

Energy

FERC Rejects Grid Connection Pact for Amazon Pa. Data Centers

James Leggate

November 5, 2024

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Nuclear plant owner says an initial 300 MW of data center development can proceed despite federal regulator's rejection of grid link agreement to its facility in Pennsylvania.

Military Projects

Tutor Perini-Nan JV Wins $331M Navy Contract to Repair Guam Breakwater

James Leggate

November 4, 2024

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The Glass Breakwater at Apra Harbor was damaged by Typhoon Mawar last year.

Rail Infrastructure Project

FRA Awards $2.4B for Rail Infrastructure Projects

Tom Ichniowski

October 31, 2024

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In a major boost for railroad infrastructure, the Federal Railroad Administration is awarding $2.4 billion in grants to 122 rail projects that aim to improve rail safety, resilience and efficiency.

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EVENTS

Industry

11/12/24

The Edison Ballroom

240 W. 47th Street

New York, NY

United States

Contact: Stephanie Herndon

ENR New York Regional Best Projects Awards

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.

Industry

11/15/24

The Blackstone Hotel

636 South Michigan Avenue

Chicago, IL

United States

Contact: Stephanie Herndon

ENR Midwest Regional Best Projects Awards

Midwest 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 Midwest will celebrate the region's winners at a Chicago awards ceremony this November.

Industry

11/22/24

Hyatt Regency Boston

One Avenue De Lafayette

Boston, MA

United States

Contact: Stephanie Herndon

ENR New England Regional Best Projects Awards

New England 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 England will celebrate the region's winners at a Boston awards ceremony this November.

Industry

12/6/24

The Westin Galleria Houston

5085 Westheimer Rd

Houston, TX

United States

Contact: Stephanie Herndon

ENR TX & LA Regional Best Projects Awards

Texas & Louisiana 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 Texas & Louisiana will celebrate the region's winners at a Houston awards ceremony this December.

Industry

12/10/24

Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek

75 South West Temple

Salt Lake City, UT

United States

Contact: Stephanie Herndon

ENR Mountain States Regional Best Projects Awards (Intermountain)

Mountain States 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 Mountain States will celebrate the Intermountain winners at a Salt Lake City awards ceremony this December.

Industry

12/13/24

Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver Downtown Convention Center

1420 Stout Street

Denver, CO

United States

Contact: Stephanie Herndon

ENR Mountain States Regional Best Projects Awards (CO/WY)

Mountain States 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 Mountain States will celebrate the winners from Colorado, Wyoming, and the Dakotas at a Denver awards ceremony this December.

Industry

12/17/24

Renaissance Seattle Hotel

515 Madison

Seattle, WA

United States

Contact: Stephanie Herndon

ENR Northwest Regional Best Projects Awards

Northwest 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 Northwest will celebrate the region's winners at a Seattle awards ceremony this December.

Industry Featured Event Virtual

12/19/24

Contact: Samantha St. Pierre

Global Best Projects Awards

The ENR Global Best Projects Awards focus on the challenges, risks, and rewards of designing and constructing in other countries. This December, we will be celebrating virtually!