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The 9 largest commercial construction starts of February 2025

Construction Dive

Groundbreakings held steady following a slow start to the year, with commercial activity offsetting slowdowns in multifamily and manufacturing, according to Dodge Construction Network.

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MBTA Launches $1.1B South Coast Line Extends Rail Service To and From Boston

ENR Construction

The recently opened project includes six new Massachusetts stations to link to the city by rail for the first time in 65 years.

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Design-build fosters collaboration, flexibility

Construction Dive

The fastest-growing project delivery method in the U.S. can help contractors control costs, streamline schedules and encourage innovation.

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US Infrastructure Grade Improves to a C on ASCE Report Card, Bolstered by Federal Funding

ENR Construction

Port infrastructure receives the highest grade, stormwater and transit the lowest as report authors say continued federal, state and local funding is necessary to continue improving the country's infrastructure.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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JV completes $865M Florida bridge expansion project

Construction Dive

The nearly 6-mile Howard Frankland Bridge crossing, which traverses Old Tampa Bay between Tampa and St. Petersburg, is the most expensive in the state’s history.

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Arizona SkillsUSA competition showcases trade options

Construction Dive

The Arizona Builders Alliance event featured more than 140 students entering contests in various craft categories.

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Lawmakers Weigh Reforms at FEMA

ENR Construction

But House committee members voiced strong support to keep agency in tact, saying a federal role in disaster response is vital, even as they called for changes in approach.

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In-Depth with MCAA President Brian Hughes

Contractor Magazine

Coming off the momentum of a very successful annual convention in Austin, Texas, the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is gearing up for great things in 2025, thanks, in part, to its new president.

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California Unveils ‘High-Impact’ Blueprint to Promote Heat Pumps

ENR Construction

ENR.com is the bible of the construction industry, providing news and features about projects, products and people in construction, architecture and engineering.

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A Practical Guide to Profitable, Sustainable Construction Strategies

The future of construction is sustainable, efficient, and cost-conscious. This guide offers a practical roadmap for reducing material waste, optimizing energy use, and integrating sustainable design principles. Discover how innovative construction firms are leveraging circular economy strategies, digital tracking, and energy-smart building solutions to reduce expenses and stay ahead of regulatory shifts.

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Specifying low embodied carbon steel framing

Construction Specifier

By Adam Shoemaker, CSI, CDT, LEED AP BD+C Photo -/stock.adobe.com In December 2021, the United States placed a federal emphasis on climate-friendly construction materials by implementing the Buy Clean initiative. This initiative leverages the U.S. governments purchasing power to help spur a large and stable demand signal to the marketplace for American-made products with lower embodied emissions in the manufacturing sector, which accounts for nearly one-third of the nations total greenhouse gas

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Award of Excellence Winner Mark Pestrella: Public Service Savant Leads in Time of Crisis

ENR Construction

Pestrella has spent his entire 38-year career at LA County Public Works, making his way up from field hydrologist to director.

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Private finance can contribute to UK economic growth, says NAO report

Construction Law

The National Audit Office (NAO) has set out 12 key considerations for government to consider as it develops funding approaches for its ten year infrastructure investment strategy, in which private finance of some type is widely anticipated to feature. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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From Vietnam War to Climate Change: ENR Award Reflects Changing Times

ENR Construction

There are several times in their work lives when journalists try to say something important to readersand one of those for ENR editorial staff is the profile of the annual Award of Excellence winner,

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The Funding Blueprint for Your Construction Business – Your Guide to Growth

Take your construction business to the next level with our comprehensive 2025 funding guide! Whether you're managing seasonal cash flow challenges, dealing with unexpected equipment repairs, or planning to scale your operations, securing the right funding is essential for success. This guide explores a range of fast and flexible financing options tailored for construction businesses.

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Landmark planning Bill gets second reading

Construction Law

The governments landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill received its Second Reading in parliament this week, successfully passing this key milestone. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter onFridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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MBTA Launches $1.1B South Coast Rail

ENR Construction

The recently opened MBTA South Coast Rail project includes six new stations.

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Building Safety Levy implementation delayed until 2026, Government confirms

Construction Law

The Building Safety Levy will come into effect in autumn 2026, the government has confirmed in its response to the technical consultation on its introduction. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter onFridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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