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The article reports on the mega projects in California as of 2015. Information about the construction of High-Speed Rail line between Madera and Fresno area in 2015, is provided. It highlights the two projects of residential and retail complex owned contracting firm Lendlease Investments Inc. Also cited is the identification of renewable capacity to create significant future construction opportunities, in the state by the California Energy Commission.

The article presents the highlights of the journal's Global Construction Summit held in New York City on September 10, 2015. Topics include the adoption of digital engineering technologies in the construction industry, project management, and the deteriorating infrastructure funding worldwide. Speakers include design firm Atkins' Uwe Krueger, Nuria Haltiwanger of ACS Infrastructure Development, and Fluor Corp.'s Richard Pierce.

The article discusses the awareness of skin cancer from the hot rays of the sun during building constructions in Phoenix, Arizona. Topics include the hazards related to the workers' compensation schemes in the U.S. towards sunburn or sun exposure and the interpretation of the federal rules required for employers to provide protective equipment.

The article discusses the speech by Ron Klemencic, chairman and chief executive officer of Magnusson Klemencic Associates, delivered after his acceptance of the 2018 Award of Excellence at an April 5, 2018 luncheon held in New York City.

The article focuses on developments related to Louis Berger Group Inc.'s temporary power mission in Puerto Rico, under which it had installed more than 1,600 generators. It refers to the restoration of 95% of power, which is unreliable in the area. It highlights the company's plan to install hybrid solar-diesel generators to provide temporary power.

The article informs on Construction Industry Institute and Construction Users Roundtable on Operating System 2.0 manifesto to be held in Phoenix, Arizona on February 12 and includes statement of Peter Dumont on the same; development of business ecosystem; and reduction in transactional costs.

The article focuses on construction project of the Sacramento, California based-office building of architectural firm Architectural Nexus which got Best Green Project at the Award of Excellence of the periodical. Topics discussed include how engagement with building occupants significantly reduced energy consumption, certification of project by International Living Future Institute and water-saving strategies such as composting toilets with zero sewer waste and a rainwater irrigation system.

The article reports on the demolition of the buried nuclear-reactor caisson at Humboldt Bay Power Plant Unit 3 in California. It cites on the performance of the demolition team using CSM technology to dismantle the core. The article also reports on the site restoration that will be completed in April 2018.

The article discusses two of the journal's editors' experiences of Hurricane Harvey and Irma in the U.S., citing Louise Poirier's experience of seeing Harvey striking her home in West Houston, Texas, and mentions narrative of Scott Judy, who experienced Irma in Florida.

The article discusses the highlights of the Construction Financial Management Association's 36th annual conference wherein economist Anirban Basu discussed uncertainty around federal infrastructure spending that hinders U.S. states from implementing large infrastructure projects.

The article focuses on working of Engineering News-Record regarding publishing reports related to dam construction techniques and its maintenance and safety techniques and also mentions the working of Eugene Lauchli writing about causes of concrete spillway damage in several dams.

The article reports on the position of government officials in California that the state is leading a role in the development of infrastructure related on renewable energy. It mentions the claim of power utilities official and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) that the state has the world's largest deployment of grid project batteries. It cites the Mira Loma Battery Storage Facility, which can store much power on the grid.

The article features Stanford University sustainability and energy management executive director Joseph Stagner who has developed the Stanford Energy System Innovations (SESI) software which optimizes the operational performance of the school's heat-recovery system.

The article features Grupo Unidos Por el Canal (GUPC) chief executive officer Giuseppe Quarta who has led the Panama Canal expansion project team to the finish line despite their standoff with the Panama Canal Authority and nationwide worker strike in 2016.

The article offers information on the annual Autodesk University (AU) conference, to be held from Las Vegas, Nevada on November 14-17, 2016.

The article presents an interview with John Miles of Wicks Roofing contractor who won the Western States Roofing Contractors Association "The Roofing Games" and discusses his decision and experience of participation in the show, and challenges faced by construction industry.

The article discusses how judges, who are architects, engineers and contractors will judge entries submitted for infrastructure projects by construction industry to serve people in California and Hawaii on basis of teamwork and mentions that the winning project will be awarded on October 4, 2016.

The article reports on the dispute over construction consortium Grupo Unidos por el Canal's (GUPC) contractor claims on the Panama Canal project.

The article focuses on the completed demolition of the East Bay Bridge truss in San Francisco, California on February 5, 2016 by joint-venture contractor CEC-Silverado. Topics include how the contractor and owner Caltrans mitigate environmental and worker risk by removing the truss in sections, the procedure for removing concrete deck and other extraneous material, and the use of barges and tugboats.

The article profiles longtime project manager of complex infrastructure projects Jim Stevens, who is one between the "top 25 newsmakers" selected by the journal for their contribution to the construction industry.

The article profiles Maria Ayerdi-Kaplan, executive director of the Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA), who is one between the "top 25 newsmakers" selected by the journal for their contribution to the construction industry.

Inspection reveals stripped threads, loss of protective coatings and indications of microcracking on the S.F.-Oakland Bay Bridge. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A special building-height tax, land sales and tax increment proceeds provide revenue to construct the Transbay Transit Center [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

San Francisco 'groundscraper' features robust steel framework joined by massive cast nodes to resist seismic loads [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Project News from Dodge Data & Analytics [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Dismantling the former East Span requires extensive hazard mitigation and creates temporary 500-ft-long cantilevers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Updates about construction professionals in California [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Ample opportunities in mixed-use developments, transit projects and drought relief keep design firms bullish on continued growth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Analysis of project starts in San Diego County by Dodge Data & Analytics [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Water officials previewed a significantly downsized plan to restore habitat at the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Water conservation measures to counter severe drought will affect home builders first, says AGC. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

ENR California's Owner of the Year provides strong leadership through its lean practices and integrated project delivery methods [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The commercial, public transit and health care sectors top the annual ranking of large-scale projects to begin construction in California. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Photographs chosen by our editors from submissions to ENR California [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Top projects to start construction in California during 2014. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Reality capture aids contractors at all stages of project life cycle, from capturing existing conditions to validating work [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the architectural design of the military hospital Naval Hospital at Fort Pendleton in Camp Pendleton, California, designed by HDR Architecture and architect HKS.

The article presents list of Judges for the Best to Best Construction project Award 2014 including Brent Darnell, John F. Dewar and Dan Dumke.

The article presents several construction projects in the U.S. which are selected for the Best of the Best Project Awards 2014 including Higher Education and Specialty Contracting, Green Project and Highways.

The article reports that project owners should be responsible over engineering errors that leads to a high failure rate of large industrial projects, which was revealed by a multi-year study from Independent Project Analysis, Inc.

The article focuses on professional career of Ken Sletten, Managing Director of Advisory Board at Level 10 Construction. Topics include his efforts for clearing the way for fast-track construction and guaranteed-maximum-price contracts; his first project, the 221-unit Sequoias retirement community in California; and his company Rudolph and Sletten General Contractors.

The article offers California news briefs related to construction projects as of February 2015. The California Department of Transportation asked construction managers to submit statements of qualifications for the State Route 58 Kramer Junction Expressway. Contra Costa County is evaluating requests for qualifications for a project concerning construction of medical facilities for public offenders. California State Polytechnic University requests qualifications for a student housing project.

The article presents a calendar of events for California in February-March 2015 including the 5th Annual North State Construction Leadership Council Working Weekend and the Water Conservation Showcase, and announces the periodical's Legacy Award to Tim Psomas, chairman of construction firm Psomas.

The article profiles several young professionals from the Californian construction industry, selected by the periodical, that have excellent leadership abilities. Topics include Noah Boro of Turner Construction Co. who volunteer his time to tutor young builders; Joshua J. Divelbiss of the HR Group Architects who advocates sustainable architecture to improve his community; and Christopher Evans of Swinerton Builders who works as chief estimators.

The article focuses on the professional career of Tim Psomas, chairman of the U.S.-based engineering firm Psomas. Topics include his efforts in increasing the company's portfolio to include civil engineering in transportation and land development; his work as the chairman of the American Council of Engineering Companies in 2009; and his efforts for addressing legislative issues such as prompt payment and project delivery, that improves the business condition for engineers.

The offers suggestions related to industrial safety of the workers. Topics discussed include suggestion from construction industry personnel Peter Willmott, competitions of science station in Antarctica without single safety incident, and issues of extreme weather conditions and sea-ice constraints on the safety.

The article focuses on San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's (SFPUCs) project on water management strategy in San Francisco. Topics discussed include project aims at fostering creativity and collaboration through comprehensive management of big water projects, views of Emilio Cruz, SFPUC assistant general manager, and adoption of strategies for protecting water pipeline during an earthquake.

The article evaluates the architectural design of 1,018-ft-tall tower in Chicago, Illinois that is designed by Michael Marchesano.