Top infrastructure construction news of 2025
Brad Rehnstrom2025-12-23T15:31:26+00:00
President Donald Trump’s return to the White House meant a whipsaw course for policy and funding that impacts infrastructure projects.
Construction Economics for December 29, 2025
Brad Rehnstrom2025-12-23T13:00:00+00:00ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics
Trump administration halts all large-scale offshore wind projects under construction in US
Brad Rehnstrom2025-12-22T21:45:40+00:00
The action affects five major offshore wind farms under development in federal waters, including the 2.6-GW Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind. The administration cited classified “national security risks” for the move.
Qatar-led Consortium Signs on for $4B Rebuilding and Expansion of Damascus Airport
Brad Rehnstrom2025-12-22T21:41:13+00:00In the largest foreign investment in the country since the end of the Syrian civil war, Qatar-based UCC Holding is leading development of a $4-billion overhaul and expansion of Damascus International Airport, with a masterplan from Zaha Hadid Architects.
Qatar-led Consortium Signs on for $4B Rebuild and Expansion of Damascus Airport
Brad Rehnstrom2025-12-22T21:41:13+00:00Project is the largest foreign investment in the country since the end of the Syrian civil war, with a masterplan from Zaha Hadid Architects.
