Construction Economics for July 28, 2025
Brad Rehnstrom2025-07-23T13:00:00+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
China Launches Construction of Megadam Project
Brad Rehnstrom2025-07-22T21:13:52+00:00The dam will be located on lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo, the world’s longest and deepest river canyons.
White House Highlights Cost Increase for Federal Reserve HQ Renovation
Brad Rehnstrom2025-07-22T20:08:43+00:00The project cost has increased from $1.9 billion to $2.5 billion but there are other factors behind the Trump administration’s concerns.
Wood Mackenzie sees extended ‘sunset’ for costly coal power
Brad Rehnstrom2025-07-22T17:16:00+00:00
Coal is more expensive than gas or renewables in the United States, but a slowdown in the buildout of those alternatives will likely extend its use, the firm’s report said.
FlatironDragados, Herzog JV to start $414M Virginia rail job
Brad Rehnstrom2025-07-22T17:16:00+00:00
The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority’s Franconia-Springfield Bypass project will speed up passenger and freight trains in the congested corridor.
