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WSP to Acquire Power Engineers Inc. for $1.78 billion
September 3, 2024
WSP announces acquisition of Power Engineers Inc. for $1.78B as part of their Global Strategic Action Plan strategy. The transaction is set to close in Q4 2024.
HEVI and Lonking partner to develop electric construction equipment in U.S.
September 3, 2024
HEVI announces their partnership with Lonking Holdings Ltd. which is aimed to “revolutionize the heavy machinery industry” in the United States market.
Pennsylvania greenlights improve safety measures for highway construction sites
September 2, 2024
The new Pennsylvania bill allows construction and maintenance vehicles to display green lights to reduce work zone accidents.
Construction Suicide Prevention Week: An industry-wide effort to save lives
August 28, 2024
Construction Suicide Prevention Week is September 9-13 to raise awareness about the alarming mental health challenges the industry faces.
Google to build data center campus in north central Indiana
August 27, 2024
Google’s $2B Fort Wayne data center will create 200 jobs, enhance the local grid with clean energy, and support Google’s 24/7 renewable energy goals by 2030.
High interest rates stall building starts
August 20, 2024
High interest rates have stalled building projects since 2022. Future rate cuts may ease pressure, but delays and cancellations persist.
Värde Partners and David Weekley Homes join forces for land banking venture
August 13, 2024
A global investment firm and a home builder recently announced a joint venture to bank residential land in high-demand U.S. markets.
Maryland and other states crack down on work zone speeding with steeper fines
August 12, 2024
Maryland doubles work zone speeding fines to improve safety, responding to a fatal I-695 accident. Fines can now reach up to $1,000 to deter dangerous driving.
Alberta feeling pressure from construction labor shortages
August 1, 2024
Aging infrastructure, booming population growth, and a rapidly retiring workforce spell labor woes in Alberta.
Tutor Perini gets $48 million Alcatraz renovation contract
July 30, 2024
Tutor Perini landed a $48.6 million renovation contract for Alcatraz that’ll make it safe for the more than one million annual visitors.