Engineering News-Record

New York City is working on a digital map unifying underground utilities. When it launches in 2028, the “3D Underground” program should let public agencies and their partners better respond to emergencies or prepare for construction by seeing what hazards might lurk about six to nine feet below the surface. Photo courtesy Debra Laefer

L.A. is testing an unusual recovery tool: moving intact homes slated for demolition into a neighborhood still rebuilding from wildfire damage; an intriguing twist in post-disaster land-use policy. https://brnw.ch/21wXRph #infrastructure #reconstruction #housingpolicy

The Portland Art Museum’s new pavilion demanded uncommon coordination—threading construction through three historic structures while keeping the campus active and accessible. https://brnw.ch/21wXRiw #construction #architecture #projectmanagement

Commercial construction is ending 2025 on uneven footing. Data centers are powering ahead, yet offices, retail and other sectors continue to soften. https://brnw.ch/21wXR6f #construction #infrastructure #economy

L.A. is gearing up for the Olympics and World Cup with a wave of major infrastructure upgrades. The scale, cost and pace are raising key questions for contractors, planners and local officials as deadlines approach. https://brnw.ch/21wXQQb #construction #infrastructure #LosAngeles

How do you get an energy-based safety program off the ground? Managers of contractor Skanska and energy owners Exelon and Tennessee Valley Authority share lessons learned in a webinar hosted by the Construction Safety Research Alliance. See what they say about the metrics needed. https://lnkd.in/g4mAT28T #safety #constructionsafety Image: Getty Images

Women are reshaping the construction trades through career transitions, apprenticeships, CTE programs and hands on training. Next week, a standout panel of industry leaders will dig into the pathways that are opening doors and the support systems helping women build lasting careers. They will explore what draws women to the trades, how training programs are evolving and which employer practices make the biggest difference in creating welcoming and sustainable career opportunities. Save your spot for this #webinar and hear directly from experts who are helping move the industry forward. https://brnw.ch/21wXQeO

U.S. construction input costs are still climbing, even as contractor backlog shows signs of strain. October’s pricing data reveals notable pressure points and where the market may be heading next. https://brnw.ch/21wXP8S #ConstructionEconomics #InfrastructureInsights #MaterialsMarket

Veolia is moving on a $3B bid to acquire U.S.-based Clean Earth, a deal that could reshape a key slice of the waste-services market. How might this change competitive dynamics for environmental contractors? https://brnw.ch/21wXP08 #construction #infrastructure #environment