New York state has approved $434 million in grants and low-cost financing for water and sewer infrastructure projects across the state. The funding will support improvements to aging drinking water and wastewater systems, stormwater infrastructure, water mains, treatment plants and sewer networks. State officials say the investment will help communities
New York City, New York state and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) are exploring a new way to manage extreme heat in the subway system while putting that heat to useful work elsewhere. The agencies are launching a feasibility study for a thermal energy network that could cool subway platforms
Every construction worker has a routine before starting the workday. They arrive at the jobsite, prepare for the shift and clock in. That familiar routine can also become the starting point for a stronger safety program. Instead of asking crews to remember another task, contractors can build safety procedures into
Published Aug. 13, 2026 Pennsylvania is planning to invest more than $90 billion in transportation infrastructure over the next 12 years under a newly approved statewide program. The Pennsylvania State Transportation Commission approved the plan Aug. 6. The program covers improvements to highways, bridges, public transit, railroads, airports and other
Hensel Phelps is using construction technology to improve jobsite tracking and reduce the time crews spend organizing project information. On its $300 million Courtyard 3 Connector project at San Francisco International Airport, the contractor used Track3D, a progress-tracking platform that uses machine learning and visual data to monitor construction activity.
Balfour Beatty is seeing stronger momentum in its U.S. construction business, with aviation and data center projects emerging as two of its biggest growth areas. The London-based contractor reported a return to profitability in its U.S. construction operations during the first half of 2026. The improvement comes after the business
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