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$2B Hawaii LNG Power Plant Build on Oahu is Eyed
Tokyo-based JERA Co. proposes a 500-MW hybrid gas power facility supported by an offshore liquefied natural gas terminal, as part of Japan's commitment in 2025 to the Trump administration for new U.S.energy investments, ]]>
Construction Outlook 2026: Costs, Labor and Risk
Rising material costs, labor shortages and extreme weather are driving new risk management, insurance and workforce strategies...
Court awards $174.6M in damages against Tutor Perini in Philadelphia hotel dispute
Construction defects at the dual-banded W Hotel and Element Hotel amounted to breach of contract, according to a judgment in a suit filed by Chestle Development.
The US may already have a negative immigration rate. That’s bad for construction.
In 2024, the industry had a record high number of immigrant workers. Now, the U.S. may already have more people leaving the country than arriving.
DOT Restores Second Avenue Subway Funding Under Court’s Watch
Federal funding is flowing again for the Second Avenue Subway, but a judge now wants proof the money is actually moving—what happens next? ]]>
EPA Highlights Plan to Push for Greater Water Reuse by Utilities, Energy Sector
Strong demand from new data centers is just one reason the agency is pushing for water reuse across a range of industries. ]]>
PRESS RELEASE: SMART-TD Sounds the Alarm On Barr Yard Job Cuts
A potential shutdown of historic Barr Yard in Chicago could jeopardize SMART-TD jobs, disrupt freight movement nationwide, and make public safety concerns worse. Workers warn of repeating one of Hunter Harrison’s epic failures. Read on to see what’s at stake for our Chicago brothers and sisters. The post PRESS RELEASE: SMART-TD Sounds the Alarm On Barr Yard Job Cuts appeared first on SMART Union .
Where General Contractors Post Commercial Construction Opportunities (And How to Get on Their Lists)
In short: General contractors (GCs) post commercial opportunities on project discovery and bid management platforms (ConstructConnect®, BuildingConnected® , PlanHub® ), industry directories, and their own company portals. Getting on a bid list takes more than signing up. You need a complete platform profile, direct outreach, and a strong prequalification record. GCs evaluate subs on license, insurance, bonding, safety record, and past performance before adding them to their lists. Invite-only pl
Immersive experience highlights architectural beauty of churches
Read how two iconic Quebec churches are showcasing their architectural beauty and driving regional tourism through AURA experiences. The post Immersive experience highlights architectural beauty of churches appeared first on Construction Canada .
Volvo CE’s Scott Young Appointed Chair of CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2029
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has named Scott Young, head of region North America for Volvo Construction Equipment...
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