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Construction initiated by the Texas Dept. of Transportation—such as this work on the $4.5-billion Capital Express Central Project in Austin—provided considerable revenue opportunities for contractors in 2024.Image courtesy Texas
DARBs in Construction: How Dispute Avoidance and Resolution Boards Save Time, Money, and Relationships
In the high-stakes construction world, time is money, and disputes are inevitable. But drawn-out conflicts don’t have to be. For those looking to minimize disruption, control costs and preserve relationships on complex projects, Dispute Avoidance and Resolution Boards (DARBs)
California Crews Tackle Slide-Prone Highway 1 With Remote-Controlled Equipment
Since mid-May, crews along Northern California’s iconic Highway 1 have been installing more 60-ft long shear dowels at the Regent’s Slide area near Big Sur to stabilize the earth. They will then resume technology-assisted removal of the slide material
ENR Mountain States & Southwest Previews Top Contractors List
ENR Mountain States & Southwest is compiling its annual top construction firms list, which will appear in the August 25 issue of the magazine. Contracting firms will be ranked based on 2024 revenues for work done within the newly merged
Despite Help From Good Samaritan, Deadly Accident Brings Grief and a Father’s Anger
Working in a narrow, shallow trench laying water pipe one morning, neither Deigo Miranda, 22, nor Dominic Herbert, 20, had much apparent cause to be concerned about the power lines overhead. They knew that excavator operator Matthew Cook, with
Construction Employment Sees Yearly Gains in 27 States
The number of construction jobs increased in 27 states in May, on a monthly basis, according to employment data released by the Bureau of Labor statistics. Year-over-year, employment increased in 33 states and Washington, D.C.“Construction has been in a