From the Archives: The Fight to Racially Integrate the US Construction Industry
[ad_1] The structure of the U.S. construction industry in 1960 could be compared to a stone-walled bastion. Union locals had ironclad control over their recruitment process, which was steeped in nepotism and cronyism. Contractors, dependent on unions for their labor
Tampa Bay Rays Withdraw from $1.3B Ballpark Plan
[ad_1] Major League Baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays are withdrawing from a plan to construct a $1.3-billion ballpark, citing hurricane impacts to the existing Tropicana Field and other factors, leaving the new stadium and a related mega-development in limbo. Stuart Sternberg,
Why the Expiring Tax Break for Engineers Must Be Renewed
[ad_1] The section of the federal tax code known as 199a will expire at the end of 2025 unless Congress approves an extension. Its passage in 2017 represented one of the most important lobbying victories claimed by the American Council
Strengthen Subcontractor Relationships Through AI-Powered Insurance Management
[ad_1] Kristen Nunery Every construction project is a team effort, with multiple subcontractors bringing individual expertise to the table. Each subcontractor comes with unique insurance requirements that need tracking and verifying, often creating an administrative challenge for contractors. Whether you're managing certificates
Best Water/Environment: Denver Water Northwater Treatment Plant
[ad_1] ]]> Denver Water Northwater Treatment Plant Arvada, Colorado Water/Environment Region: ENR Mountain States Submitted by: Denver Water Owner: Denver Water Lead Design Firm: AECOM General Contractor: Kiewit Treatment Process: Jacobs Electrical Engineer | Instrumentation/Controls: Carollo Engineers A mix of creative problem solving, careful planning and lean
Best Renovation/Restoration: Victory Lofts | Engineering News-Record
[ad_1] ]]> Victory Lofts Johnson City, N.Y. Renovation/Restoration Region: ENR New York Submitted by: LeChase Construction Services Owner: Paulus Development Lead Design Firm: VIP Structures Construction Manager: LeChase Construction Services Civil Engineer: Keplinger Freeman Associates Structural Engineer: John P. Stopen Engineering LLP MEP Engineer: IPD Engineering Sitting
Best Manufacturing: United Therapeutics cGMP Warehouse
[ad_1] ]]> United Therapeutics cGMP Warehouse Durham, N.C. Manufacturing Region: ENR Southeast Submitted by: DPR Construction Owner: United Therapeutics Lead Design Firm: Hanbury General Contractor: DPR Construction Civil & Structural Engineer: NV5 MEP Engineer: Affiliated Engineers Inc. (AEI) Landscape Architect: Surface 678 Building a climate-controlled warehouse
Best Small Project: Spellacy Bridge Reconstruction Project
[ad_1] ]]> Spellacy Bridge Reconstruction Project Holmes County, Ohio Small Project Region: ENR Midwest Submitted by: Kokosing Construction Co. Owner: Holmes County, Ohio (Local Public Agency agreement with Ohio Dept. of Transportation) Lead Design Firm: Palmer Engineering General Contractor: