Ferrovial secured a $1.5 billion contract to build the next 15-mile segment of Houston's Grand Parkway, which will eventually create the longest highway loop in the U.S. with four toll lanes. The project represents a major infrastructure expansion for the greater Houston area's transportation network.
An attorney representing miners testified before Congress urging the Mine Safety and Health Administration to reinstate its final rule limiting worker exposure to respirable crystalline silica. The rule aims to protect miners from dangerous dust inhalation that can cause serious health conditions.
Case CE has introduced two new short radius excavators in 15- and 27-ton sizes designed for tight jobsites with enhanced technology and control systems. The machines deliver strong breakout force capabilities alongside smart features built for productivity in congested work areas.
Washington state's Department of Labor & Industries has adopted a new rule requiring construction firms to complete written work plans before starting excavation, trenching, and shoring projects. The regulation takes effect June 1, 2024.
Opentrons has released Compliance Ready Software that enables its 10,000 deployed Flex lab robots to meet strict FDA regulatory requirements. The new software allows laboratory automation systems to operate within pharmaceutical and life science industry standards without requiring hardware modifications.
OSHA has revoked its 1983 standard that prohibited open fires in marine terminals, which was originally established to address workers using drums and containers for warmth. The agency determined the standard is no longer necessary for modern marine terminal operations.
Chicago's Water Tower Place, a downtown mall that opened in 1975, is undergoing a planned $170 million renovation to modernize the landmark structure. The project aims to attract shoppers and new tenants back to the aging retail destination.
A strong construction safety culture requires leadership commitment, continuous training, worker involvement, accountability, and behavioral reinforcement across all levels. Daily inspections and safety huddles on every site help embed these practices into daily operations.
The 2026 Robotics Summit & Expo, which takes place May 27 and 28, will feature an entire session track focused on robots in logistics. The post Learn about the latest in logistics automation at the Robotics Summit appeared first on The Robot Report .
The transportation sector faces mounting pressure from aging infrastructure, decarbonization mandates, labor shortages, and budget constraints that are forcing rapid modernization and digital innovation. Digital adoption across transportation is moving beyond early implementation toward delivering measurable operational and financial results.
Locus Array's mobile manipulator robot is integrating Nexera Robotics' NeuraGrasp adaptive gripper technology to handle a significantly wider variety of e-commerce products. This expansion improves the robot's picking capability for warehouse and fulfillment operations.
Schools across the nation are pursuing net-zero construction projects to improve building performance, but rising costs and deteriorating existing infrastructure make these ambitious goals challenging to execute. Districts must carefully balance sustainability objectives with budget constraints and practical construction realities on public projects.
3D printing technology is revolutionizing orthopedic implant design by creating devices that integrate seamlessly with the body rather than dominating it structurally. Regulatory red tape is slowing innovation in medical implants despite the clear benefits this additive manufacturing approach offers to patient outcomes.
CSHC has released their July agenda with upcoming events and initiatives. The specific details about programming and focus areas for the month are available for construction professionals to review.
The 1st Special Forces Group hosted a symposium at Joint Base Lewis-McChord to demonstrate how 3D printing technology can improve military readiness and operational efficiency. Soldiers across the installation explored additive manufacturing applications, signaling the military's shift toward modernizing equipment production and logistics.
Construction management software helps teams coordinate schedules, budgets, and resources across job sites, reducing delays and keeping projects on track. Choosing the right platform depends on your project size, team structure, and specific workflow needs.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory has successfully used 3D printing to create canisters for hot isostatic pressing, a metal treatment process, eliminating traditional welding and machining steps. This advancement enables faster production of large, critical metal parts while reducing manufacturing complexity and labor.
AEC firms struggle with fragmented data and institutional knowledge loss, which hampers their ability to adopt AI effectively. Organizing and centralizing project information is essential for construction companies to become AI-ready and improve operations.
Sweden's TRUSTAM initiative, backed by national innovation agency Vinnova, is applying federated artificial intelligence to improve quality control in 3D printing and additive manufacturing. The consortium includes Interspectral, Saab, AMEXCI, and Scaleout Systems working to address persistent quality challenges in the additive manufacturing sector.
NextEra Energy is pursuing a $67 billion acquisition of Dominion Energy to merge two major utility companies into one of the world's largest energy infrastructure operators. The deal combines Florida-based NextEra with Virginia-based Dominion to consolidate their power generation, transmission, and distribution assets.
FANUC is integrating its industrial robots and teach pendant with NVIDIA's Isaac Sim simulation platform to improve robot programming and deployment. The partnership combines FANUC's robotics expertise with NVIDIA's AI and simulation technology to streamline robot integration on job sites.
Hidden water damage can result in serious structural and financial consequences for buildings if not properly prevented and managed. Construction professionals need to implement effective water intrusion prevention strategies to protect projects from costly repairs and damage.
OSHA has clarified its jurisdiction over State Plan programs in Puerto Rico and Maryland, updating Puerto Rico's operational status agreement that was originally established in 1981. The agency published this jurisdictional guidance on April 24 to define regulatory oversight responsibilities in these territories.
Research from the International Labor Organization links workplace psychosocial hazards like poor work design to over 800,000 early deaths annually, primarily from cardiovascular disease and mental health disorders. Construction companies should evaluate job stressors and working conditions to protect worker health and reduce mortality risk.