Chuck MacDonald – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu February 05, 2026
Companies Show Power of Investing in Their Communities
In many communities, large construction companies play an important role. Yet despite their size and impact, they go virtually unnoticed. Some companies like it that way while other leaders and their teams see things differently....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Wed February 04, 2026
Build America Update Takes Effect
In February, the FHWA published an updated Q&A document on the Build America, Buy America law. Clarifications on iron and steel construction products can be found in the document, along with a definition of what constitutes being "made in America."Application dates for the rule, which eliminates the manufactured products waiver, are also included in the updates....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Wed February 04, 2026
PENTA Finishes $43M LA Mental Health Campus
Los Angeles County just opened a $43 million mental health and crisis-care campus in the Antelope Valley, a project delivered under budget by PENTA Building Group and design partner Carrier Johnson + Culture....
Lorie Jewell - CEG Correspondent - Wed February 04, 2026
Contractors Repair Washington Flooding Damage
Contractors across northwest Washington are deploying convoys of heavy construction equipment to repair and restore state highways crippled by December 2025's historic flooding, many working around the clock to clear debris and restore washed-out roadways....
thereflector.com - Wed February 04, 2026
Granite Starts Building Asphalt Plant at Port of Woodland
Granite Construction began building a 20-acre asphalt plant at the Port of Woodland's Martin's Bar South industrial site along the Columbia River, thereflector.com reported. Granite plans to truck in rocks and other asphalt material at first, but Port Commissioner Bob Wile said the company eventually plans to seek state approval to bring in materials by barge....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Wed February 04, 2026
SH 105 Widening Continues in Montgomery County
SER Construction Partners LLC is a year into the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) $64 million State Highway 105 widening and reconstruction project in Montgomery County — an initiative converting 5-7 mi....
Lane Construction - Wed February 04, 2026
Lane Secures $389 Million Contract to Modernize I-64 in Norfolk, Va.
The Lane Construction Corporation, the United States subsidiary of the Webuild Group, will modernize a critical stretch of Interstate 64 (I-64) in Norfolk, Va., under a $389 million design-build contract commissioned by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)....
Texas Department of Transportation - Wed February 04, 2026
Jordan Foster Construction Secures $146M U.S. 90 Contract
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announced that it awarded El Paso-based Jordan Foster Construction a $146 million contract to build the first phase of a project to reconstruct U.S. 90 between Interstate 410 and State Highway 21 in western Bexar County....
Texas Department of Transportation - Wed February 04, 2026
TxDOT Looks Back On Progress in November, December
From long-awaited intersection reopenings and new flyovers to pedestrian upgrades, mobility improvements surged statewide in November, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. And from transformative urban highway projects in Austin and San Antonio to flood recovery and safety improvements, TxDOT saw progress on major projects in December, benefiting communities throughout the state....
Fortworthreport.org - Wed February 04, 2026
$701M Fort Worth Convention Center Revamp Completes First Phase in Dec.
The first phase of the $710 million revamp of the Fort Worth Convention Center was completed in December 2025, according to fortworthreport.org. The $95 million first phase totaled 76,794 sq. ft. and includes a new southeast entrance and terrace, upgraded food and beverage facilities, as well as four new loading docks and a Commerce Street realignment that creates space for a future hotel and additional retail or restaurants....
