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Public support for public works
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Two Contractor Selections: One Ruined, One Misunderstood

ENR Editorial Board
November 13, 2025
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A commentary on recent procurement uproars in Massachusetts and Corpus Christi.


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Trump War on Wind Power Innovation Is as Irrational as It Is Damaging to AEC Firms

ENR Editorial Board
September 10, 2025
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A commentary on how the deliberate effort to undermine existing projects and investors will suppress power supply and R&D and end up a losing battle for its leader



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What to Do About Immigrant Construction Workers Under Siege

ENR Editorial Board
August 6, 2025
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An ENR commentary about construction industry worksite raids, deportations and the need for special visas.


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New York State insurance costs
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Soccer Surveillance Limited Injury Payout: Holding Down NY Insurance Costs

ENR Editorial Board
June 19, 2025
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A commentary about a recent case that says much about New York State's high liability insurance costs.


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The Perils of Trump's Federal Reserve Ploy

New threats to oust Powell over interest rates
ENR Editorial Board
April 23, 2025
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An editorial warning that the Federal Reserve's independence must be preserved.


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Time Is Short for Trump to Further Modify or End His Tariff Blitz

Today's partial '90-day suspension' still leaves major tariff increases in place.
ENR Editorial Board
April 9, 2025
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The perils to the construction industry remain.


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Award of Excellence at 60

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

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Richard Korman
March 27, 2025
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There are several times in their work lives when journalists try to say something important to readers—and one of those for ENR editorial staff is the profile of the annual Award of Excellence winner,



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Why the Expiring Tax Break for Engineers Must Be Renewed

ENR Editorial Board
March 14, 2025
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The section of the federal tax code known as 199a will expire at the end of 2025 unless Congress approves an extension.


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Federal Disruption and Public Works

ENR Editorial Board
February 12, 2025
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The first modern Golden Age of federal public works investment involved building the nation-changing Interstate Highway System starting in 1956, declared finished in 1992. What many considered the second was developed by the Biden administration and authorized by Congress to renew transportation infrastructure and propel transition to.more energy sources—but its fate now is unclear.


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A Critical Turning Point for AEC Professionals

January 31, 2025
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Snapped high above bridges, cramped inside tunnels and safely away from demolitions, photos force a rapidly changing industry to stand still.


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