Category: US Construction

In final rule, Trump agencies are gutting nearly all current carbon emissions requirements for coal- and gas-fired power plants—and are proposing to remove all pollution control standards in a separate rulemaking. .

NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy pledge jobs, skilled-trades training and local contracting opportunities as they seek state approval for a proposed $67-billion merger. .

Opponents’ suit challenges US agency determinations behind Texas border‑barrier construction started by Kiewit unit across five project areas in federal and state protected areas. .

What projects rose to the top in ENR Midwest’s Best Projects Contest for 2026? .

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics .

ENR West names the Project of the Year finalists for the 2026 Northern and Southern California Best Projects contest. .

U.S. nonresidential contractors reported stronger sales and profit expectations in August, even as heavy industrial work weakened and concerns about worker shortages intensified. .

The state of North Carolina and 11 local governments reached a nearly $500-million settlement with DuPont and two spin-off companies to address PFAS contamination from a chemical manufacturing facility. .

Federal safety officials are investigating after a drilling rig working on a major Miami tower project fell into a roadway, sending four people to hospitals. .

New analysis distinguishes the vast U.S. generation backlog from proposals positioned to move forward, screening for grid access, equipment reservations, financing and other commitments. .