Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

At the Grand Opening ceremony, Mayor Todd Gloria from the City of San Diego, stated, “We’re all better off when both levels of government are working together: The UC and State government, along with the City of San Diego. The firm recently partnered with STK Architecture and Cox Construction Co.

Engineering 263

Engineering Site Planning Public Works Facility Management 263

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 9, 2025

Laing O’Rourke has secured the £920m main works contract to deliver an animal diseases super-lab at the government’s flagship Weybridge biosecurity campus in Surrey. Around 1,000 staff work at the site, which has been a base for animal health science for over a century.

Building Resilience 212

Building Resilience Site Planning Government Works Ramps 212

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

It is currently in the environmental permitting process, but this large effort will require many types of collaborative engagements between public and private sector partners. The purchase of 10 zero-emission or electric vehicles will be required, and work is slated to begin in 2025. billion will be launched in Massachusetts.

Infrastructure Development 257

Infrastructure Development Public Works Ramps Site Planning 257

Alberta Construction

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Edmonton, Alberta – November 5, 2024 – The Alberta Construction Association (ACA) commends the Alberta government for its newly announced Bill 30 the Service Alberta Statutes Amendment Act, which will make amendments to the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act as well as to the Public Works act.

Public Works 76

Public Works Government Works Stakeholder Engagement General Contracting 76

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 27, 2025

Major contractors could be barred from bidding for public sector contracts worth over £5m a year if they cannot prove they pay their supply chain within an average of 60 days. The Government is proposing changes to procurement law that would force all public contracting authorities to exclude firms that fail to meet the payment benchmark.

Procurement 170

Procurement Public Works Government Works Building Resilience 170

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 13, 2025

The four-year framework for public sector clients encompasses both permanent and rental modular solutions. This includes standard and bespoke buildings tailored to the needs of the education, healthcare, and wider public sectors.

Modular Construction 163

Modular Construction Structural Systems Public Works Building Standards 163

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 8, 2025

. “These are not off-the-shelf schemes: they bring forward genuinely affordable homes, much-needed student accommodation, and high-quality public realm in two very different but equally important locations. This is the kind of delivery that makes a difference – not just more homes, but better ones.”

Site Planning 190

Site Planning Staircases Approvals Public Works 190

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 29, 2025

Sizewell C is forming an alliance with three construction giants to deliver the main civils work at the new power station in Suffolk. A Programme Alliance Agreement has been signed between Sizewell C, Balfour Beatty, Laing O’Rourke and Bouygues Travaux Publics who together form the Civil Works Alliance (CWA).

Energy Efficiency 173

Energy Efficiency Public Works Infrastructure Development Building Standards 173

Construction Dive

JULY 16, 2020

New York City inspectors are "out in force," following up on thousands of calls from workers and the public about potential problem sites and issuing work stoppages and fines, a city official said.

Public Works 408

Public Works 408

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 15, 2025

Hampshire County Council has fired the starting gun on a £150m minor works framework covering building fabric and M&E jobs across the south. The new four-year framework replaces the current deal due to expire in early 2026 and will run until January 2030, offering work to over 50 firms across seven lots.

Public Works 149

Public Works Procurement 149

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 10, 2025

Public owners have become more aware of the importance of risk management and its impact on their programs. This tough operating environment could hasten the adoption of more innovative and effective ways of working. The idea has been proven to work in complex environments such as airports which cant afford downtime.

Risk Management 264

Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management Cost Control 264

Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

As infrastructure and public works projects bolster the Emerald City, private construction has weakened.

Sustainability 364

Sustainability Public Works 364

Construction Dive

APRIL 3, 2023

How contractors and public agencies can benefit from local hiring initiatives on public works.

Public Works 331

Public Works 331

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 11, 2025

Specialist construction and water and transmission work were the star performers while a slower start to Network Rail’s Control Period 7 continued to drag down performance. Final results for the year to 31 March 2025 show pre-tax profits were up to £21.7m last time on increased turnover of £380m from £369m.

Construction Equipment 205

Construction Equipment Government Works Public Works Surveying 205

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 8, 2025

Latest figures reveal up to 1,450 buildings – including 250 high-rises – may need works, nearly double the original estimate. Public finance minister Ivan McKee said: “We’re committed to doing what’s right to fix buildings with unsafe cladding and ensure the cost doesn’t fall on homeowners.”

Government Works 204

Government Works Building Optimization Estimating Public Works 204

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 29, 2025

The HSE, which has overseen the BSR since its creation in 2022, confirmed it is working with ministers to ensure a smooth transition. I look forward to working with colleagues both in industry and the BSR to tackle the current issues and delays head on and help get those homes built safely.”

Safety Regulations 159

Safety Regulations Health Regulations Government Works Handover 159

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 9, 2025

Walker Modular has won the contract to deliver bathroom pods for Greystar’s £90m Triangle student accommodation development in Birmingham working alongside main contractor McAleer & Rushe. Walker Modular said: “Greystar sets the bar high on quality, efficiency and long-term asset performance. .

Modular Construction 172

Modular Construction Quality Assurance Quality Control Public Works 172

Construction Dive

JUNE 30, 2025

Whether it’s putting up a barricade in a hallway or planning utility shutdowns in the middle of the night to complete scopes of work, the PCL teams always develop a contingency plan and maintain consistent communication. Our self-perform work was so beneficial, we started training our employees to self-perform some finishing scopes as well.

Schedule Management 212

Schedule Management Infrastructure Development Quality Control Project Management 212

Construction Dive

JUNE 26, 2025

The proposal comes as Congress begins work on the next surface transportation reauthorization, which will replace the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act when it expires in 2026. The proposed legislation could significantly lower the cost of public infrastructure construction in New York, according to the AGC. or its subsidiaries.

Safety Regulations 267

Safety Regulations Insurance Management Land Use Regulations Site Planning 267

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 23, 2025

Cibolo, Texas – The Lower Seguin Road Reconstruction project has been recognized as the Project of the Year in the Transportation category for Small Cities/Rural Communities by the Texas Chapter of the American Public Works Association (TxAPWA). LAN), and […]

Public Works 130

Public Works Engineering 130

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 7, 2023

Cathal O’Rourke, group chief operating officer, said: “Since the pandemic the UK market has weakened and we have seen delays to some of the major public works we have geared up for. The firm blamed the weakening market and delays in publicly funded jobs for the planned redundancies, which will mainly impact the Dartford head office.

Public Works 337

Public Works 337

Construction Dive

JUNE 15, 2023

Heavy industrial bookings plunged while commercial and institutional projects treaded water, as public works propped up the overall sector.

Public Works 322

Public Works 322

Construction Dive

JULY 1, 2025

The Bull Run Filtration Project broke ground in June 2024 but was thrown into limbo in January when the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals overruled Multnomah County’s earlier environmental approval and asked it to reevaluate its decision, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported. Construction has been paused since Feb. © 2025 TechTarget, Inc.

Land Use Regulations 203

Land Use Regulations Infrastructure Development Safety Regulations Public Works 203

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 10, 2025

Simon Hunt, strategic account director at Sypro, said: “Working with an organisation like TfW is a major vote of confidence – not just in our platform, but in the wider adoption of digital tools that can meaningfully enhance project delivery. “In

Project Management Consulting 152

Project Management Consulting Project Management Public Works Risk Management 152

Construction Dive

JUNE 16, 2025

The airport and construction team broke ground on Airside D in December 2024 , and has been prepping the site for major construction by removing concrete, installing fencing and establishing contractor offices, among other enabling work, according to the release. The airport expects Airside D to open to the public in late 2028.

Site Planning 235

Site Planning Infrastructure Development Building Automation Public Works 235

Construction News

JULY 4, 2025

Procurement body Prosper has awarded places to 34 contractors on a £1bn framework for retrofit and investment works across the UK public sector.

Public Works 104

Public Works Procurement Contracts 104

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Valiante is a seasoned community development and public works professional with more than 40 years of experience managing municipal and public infrastructure projects. Her expertise includes public works operations, infrastructure planning and management and municipal development.

Project Management Consulting 130

Project Management Consulting Public Works Infrastructure Development Project Management 130

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 22, 2023

The £14m-plus project will close the south section of King Edward Street to create a large, new public space which, at just over 3000 sq m, would be larger than Aldgate Square. The plan will transform the streets and public realm between the old Museum of London site and St. Paul’s Underground station.

Public Works 317

Public Works Site Planning Approvals Building Design 317

Construction Dive

JUNE 23, 2025

Early construction work started about a month ago on the Little Rock facility, according to Douglas Shackelford, spokesperson for Central Arkansas Water. New York City-based Hazen and Sawyer and Fort Smith, Arkansas-headquartered Hawkins-Weir Engineers were hired to work collaboratively on design phase services, he said.

Facility Management 233

Facility Management Public Works Site Planning Construction Management 233

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 8, 2025

Amey has bounced back with a sharp rise in pre-tax profit to £127m last year, up 31% from £87m, as it capitalised on strong public sector demand and new framework wins. The Complex Facilities division posted a 25% rise in operating profit to £30m on turnover of £590m, buoyed by new Ministry of Justice work, including at HMP Lowden Grange.

Project Management Consulting 195

Project Management Consulting Infrastructure Development Handover Facility Management 195

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The 4,645-m2 (50,000-sf) Public Works Operations Building is the cornerstone of Salem, Ore. Photo courtesy Lewis Williams The 4,645-m 2 (50,000-sf) Public Works Operations Building is the cornerstone of Salem, Ore., a central hub dedicated to maintaining the citys infrastructure.

Public Works 110

Public Works Staircases Structural Systems Building Materials 110

Construction Dive

JULY 20, 2023

public works dollars. The project represents another infrastructure win for the U.K.-based based contractor funded by U.S.

Public Works 295

Public Works Contracts 295

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 9, 2023

Construction firms are being called up to bid for a new Parliamentary Construction Works Framework to carry out interim repairs and improvements to the House of Commons and Lords estates. The £750m framework is being set up as a successor to the existing MEPFS (Mechanical, Electrical, Public health, and Fabric Safety) framework.

Stonework 293

Stonework Roofing Systems Electrical Systems Public Works 293

Construction Dive

JULY 18, 2023

To make the most of public works dollars, the construction industry should support foreign-born and diverse applicants entering the workforce, says New York Building Congress CEO Carlo Scissura.

Public Works 296

Public Works 296

Construction Dive

APRIL 4, 2023

Nathan Nephi Zito attempted to split up highway work with another firm to reduce competition for public projects in four states, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Public Works 296

Public Works 296

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 24, 2025

He added: “Our differentiated partnership model has proven resilient… I look forward to continuing to work with our public and private sector partners.” Hoad said he was “incredibly proud” to take the top job and lead Keepmoat through its next phase of growth.

Public Works 205

Public Works 205

Construction Dive

JUNE 10, 2025

billion South Central Extension and downtown hub has opened to riders after numerous delays and years of construction, the Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority announced on June 7. Planning began in 2012 and design work started in 2017, followed by the launch of construction in 2019. Phoenix’s $1.34

Public Works 182

Public Works Site Planning Sustainability Landscaping 182