New Additions to Pressure Piping Code Projected to Save Time and Labor
]]> In today’s global marketplace the list of applications for industrial piping solutions is far-reaching and ever-evolving, and along with that comes the growing need for solutions from suppliers and industry leaders. This eBook focuses on a collection of articles
ABB Plans $120M Investment at Tennessee, Mississippi Plants
International electrical component maker firm ABB will spend $80 million to construct a replacement plant in Selmer, Tenn., and $40 million to expand its existing facility in Senatobia, Miss. The Zurich-based firm, which has its U.S. headquarters in Cary,
Construction Spending Falls Slightly in January
Total construction spending fell 0.2% in January, according to a report released by the U.S. Census Bureau, with year-over-year spending up 3.3%. Monthly residential spending fell 0.5%, while non-residential rose 0.1% in the same time period.“The decline in spending
Oracle Adds AI Agent to Textura to Help Sift Through Payment Issues
Oracle announced that a new artificial intelligence-based agent and generative AI capabilities now are embedded in Oracle Textura Payment Management Cloud Service. Available to all Textura subcontractors in the U.S., the AI-powered assistant provides support to give payees answers
Construction Women Reach Beyond New Diversity Barriers as Needed Leaders
Legal and Trump administration policy attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in workforce building generated some angst at the ENR Groundbreaking Women in Construction New York conference held Feb. 24-25 in Manhattan. But participants shared their intent
Federal Funding for North Carolina Bridge Replacement Paused, NCDOT Says
Federal funding accounting for nearly one quarter of the North Carolina Dept. of Transportation’s upcoming $1.1-billion Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement is paused along with other federal transportation discretionary grants, state officials say.The project was awarded a $242-million grant
Next-Gen $4B Nuclear Power Plant in Wyo. Gets Key Approvals, Union Labor Agreement
The U.S. Energy Dept. found no significant impacts in its final environmental review of infrastructure planned to support the estimated $4-billion next generation nuclear energy plant proposed by developer TerraPower at the site of a retired coal fired power
Industry Anticipates Geothermal Energy Growth Burst in the US
Hoping to take a cue from the nation of Iceland, which powers most of its electrical grid with geothermal energy, proponents say they expect a U.S. rampup as projects receive closer attention from the fossil-fuel sector, investors and the
Industry Anticipates Major Growth of Geothermal Energy in the US
Hoping to take a cue from the nation Iceland, which powers most of its electrical grid with geothermal energy, proponents of the power source say they expect a ramp up in in U.S. projects as it receives closer attention
Trump Orders Agency Heads to Review and ‘Terminate or Modify’ Contracts
In a Feb. 26 executive order, President Donald Trump directed federal agency heads to review their contracts and grants, and to “terminate or modify” them where possible to reduce or reallocate spending. Attorneys say contractors working for the government