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$11B Virginia Offshore Wind Project is Latest to Win Its Day in Court
Giant 2.6-GW project, nearly complete, is last of three to win a federal court reprieve in week ending Jan. 16 against Trump administration-ordered construction shutdowns on Dec. 22, 2025, with two others awaiting decisions. ]]>
Construction in 2026: Why Data, AI and Orchestration Will Redefine the Job Site
By 2026, construction leaders will move beyond digital transformation toward data-driven operating models, adaptive job sites...
Volvo CE Unveils Major Equipment Lineup for CONEXPO 2025
Volvo Construction Equipment is hitting the CONEXPO-CON/AGG show floor with nearly 20 machines, including 14 new models, marking...
John Deere and Wirtgen Group Showcase New Equipment at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026
John Deere and the Wirtgen Group will display world-premiere machines, digital solutions and hands-on demonstrations at CONEXPO-CON/AGG...
Concrete Slab Design Options & Analysis
Concrete contractors have design options for concrete slabs. Here's what contractors needs to know.
How a simple fix to the EB-3 visa program could be the answer construction needs
The Dignity Act, which is before Congress now, could address the workforce shortage without raising green card caps, a consultant writes.
$3.5B AirTrain Newark Replacement Re-Forms After Bids Blew Budget
As the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey advances a $3.5B AirTrain Newark replacement toward procurement, contractors are watching how the airport megaproject will enter the market. ]]>
AI Tools, Improved Collaboration and P3s Explored at National Transportation Conference
State DOTs reviewed their latest technology innovations and considered their future funding options at the annual Transportation Resource Board event, held in Washington in mid-January. ]]>
Construction project stress cools after ‘turbulent year’
The improvement in delays, abandonments and on-hold projects caused the index to reach one of the lowest levels recorded in 2025, according to ConstructConnect.
From the Archives: October 13, 1927
This October 1927 cover feature is a comprehensive account of road and highway planning and construction by the Allegheny County Dept. of Public Works in Pennsylvania, and it praised the department’s technical and financial setup for road improvement to be “remarkable.” ]]>
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