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The article reports on a nearly two billion dollar project which is being developed in 2012 by the New Mexican merchant transmission company Tres Amigas LLC in an effort to interconnect the three main power grids in the U.S. A discussion of the objectives of the project, which is expected to expand investment opportunities in renewable energy, is presented.

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

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 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 article reports that bulk freight haulers have been upgrading their capacity in response to fracking operations in North Dakota and other U.S. areas in 2013. U.S. Class I railroads originated almost 234,000 carloads of crude oil in 2012, according to the Association of American Railroads (AAR). Bakken Field in North Dakota and Montana is one of the fracking hotspots in the U.S. Specialized rail contractors such as Railworks have received a boost from this trend.

A calendar of events for the U.S. construction industry from October to December 2013 is presented, which includes the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Southern California Chapter's 37th Annual Golf Classic, the U.S. Green Building Council Northern California Chapter's Super Heroes Awards Gala, and the Associated General Contractors (AGC) California Chapter's annual meeting.

The article discusses the reported optimism of various design firms in California in regards to the construction industry, business revenues, and billings for commercial construction projects as of June 2013. It states that multifamily design work is up 89 percent over 2012 according to an annual California survey. A U.S. recession's impacts on public agencies, staffing budgets, and outsourcing are addressed. The design firm AECOM's infrastructure repair work in California is examined.

The article provides information on the construction industry in Las Vegas, Nevada including a quote from John Cannito, chief financial officer (CFO) of contractor the PENTA Building Group, as well as a profile of the Burke Construction Group led by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kevin Burke.

The article reports that the California High-Speed Rail Authority hired joint venture Wong-Harris, comprised of engineering firms PGH Wong Engineering and Harris & Associates, to act as project manager in 2013 to build part of the high-speed rail track between Los Angeles and San Francisco.

The article presents a profile of specialty contractor J.B. Henderson of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The company specializes in mechanical, piping, and security project subcontracting at microelectronics and nuclear facilities, such as the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico. Other topics include the emphasis on hazardous chemical and radiation safety training for employees, the effect of the U.S. recession on the company, and philanthropic activities of the company and its employees.

A list is presented of the top construction companies in the Southwestern U.S. based on revenue earned in 2011, including companies such as Chanen Construction Co. Inc., Sundt Construction Inc., and Tutor Perini Building Corp.

The article discusses the U.S. construction industry in the Southwestern states, and describes the effects of the 2009 economic recession on construction companies. The financial condition of companies such as Sundt Construction in Arizona, Tutor Perini Building Corp. in Nevada, and Brycon Corp. in New Mexico are described. The companies' growth and building projects in 2011 and 2012 are mentioned, as well as the economic aspects of the U.S. transportation industry.

The article offers information on Best Projects 2012 Awards by the "Engineering News-Record" which is seeking entries of projects in the U.S. The projects are divided to categories which include civil, infrastructure and office buildings to landscapes and sustainability. It has also introduced the Best Projects safety award to recognize the it demonstrates the best overall safety record taking into consideration the challenges each project team have faced and the size and scope of the project.

A calendar of events related to engineering in the U.S. for March 2012 is presented including the AGC-NM Best Buildings 2012, the Annual Economic Outlook, and the FCA Annual Golf Tournament.

The article presents updates related to engineering in the U.S. It notes that design development plans for the Integrated Justice Center will be reviewed in Pueblo of Laguna, New Mexico. It states that a renewable fuel production facility for Joule Inc. will be built by Fluor Corp in Hobbs, New Mexico. It mentions that two apartment buildings with street-facing retail stores have been constructed by Concord Eastridge Inc. in Phoenix, Arizona.

The article presents updates related to engineering in the U.S. It notes that a multipurpose building at the W.P. Carey School of Business on Arizona State University will be constructed by the firm Distinct Shape Crews. It states that the interim 215 Bruce Woodbury Beltway will be converted into a four-lane highway by the company New Highway Las Vegas Paving. It mentions that a pair of Loop 303 projects will be provided by the organization Two Loops Pulice Construction.

The article presents a study by U.S. Green Building Council and consultant Booz Allen Hamilton that assessed the costs of qualifying for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. The study entitled "Green Jobs Study" found that the average cost to get a building certified under LEED is 4.01 U.S. dollars per square feet. The figure translates to 830 million U.S. dollars in LEED-related construction spending from 2000 to 2008.

The article offers information on several environmental firms in the U.S., along with their revenue growth in 2016 and potential performance under the administration of President Donald Trump. Topics discussed include the impact of the environmental compliance policy of the administration on the firms, the projects to clean the contaminated environment, and the charts for the top firms by market segment.

The article looks at the allocation and distribution of funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 by several U.S. states. Transportation work received $49.3 billion which was praised by politicians and officials in cash-strapped state highway departments. For work on highways, roads and bridges, Caltrans will receive $1.72 billion of $2.6 billion. On the other hand, the state of Texas will receive $2.2 billion.

The article reports on the competition among contractors in the U.S. for public works projects. Owen Olsen, the Associated General Contractors' district manager for southern Utah, says the Saint George Airport terminal replacement project in Washington County, Utah, attracted over 50 general contractors. According to Grant Moorhead, chief estimator in PCL Constructors, they have not dropped their margins but they are being more aggressive in their direct costs for self-performed work.

The article reports on construction industry advocacy of the 2011 U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) proposal for a national ban on cell phone use and text messaging while driving, noting that several states have already passed such laws. Many construction companies have voluntarily instituted policies to prevent employees from distracted driving. Also discussed is the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 2010 Distracted Driving Initiative.