Month: June 2026

Amtrak keeps $1.6B East River Tunnel project on pace for 2027 finish

Though the overall program is still on track, crews pushed back the opening of one…

Military research facilities falling into disrepair, report says

Aging infrastructure is hampering the country’s ability to maintain a technically advanced warfighting capability, says…

How contractors can prepare for community pushback on data centers

Although contractors can’t eliminate the risk of community opposition, “there are things they can do…

Hazard prevention isn’t enough. Construction must automate and eliminate danger.

Some safety systems are “so risky that they are bound to eventually fail,” writes the…

California high-speed rail issues RFQ for $2.4B spur

The 34-mile segment between Merced and Madera aims to extend the rail network deeper into…

Data centers are ready to negotiate flexibility for speed

Hyperscalers want their data centers online and utilities want to provide interconnections, but experts say…

Rail projects gain steam across the US

Contractors are taking advantage of multibillion-dollar train and transit contracts, even as funding challenges create…

Radio silence is a management choice

On megaprojects, radio silence isn't the standard. It's a choice with real costs.

What the data center boom is exposing about construction safety

Data center owners are rewriting what construction safety compliance looks like. Are you ready?

Granite lands $117M Utah highway extension

The project to expand SR-177 will address unforeseen population growth since the original project’s environmental…