Construction Economics for February 9, 2026
Brad Rehnstrom2026-02-05T13:00:00+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
EPA Proposes Rolling Back Biden-era Clean Air Good Neighbor Plan
Brad Rehnstrom2026-02-04T22:25:01+00:00A new US Environment Protection Agency proposal to roll back the Biden administration’s so-called “good neighbor” rule on downwind emissions from power plants and industrial sources is drawing both praise and criticism.
Ryan Cos. taps new president for South Central region
Brad Rehnstrom2026-02-04T20:52:00+00:00
Nathan Golik talks with Construction Dive about risk, integrated-design build and regional growth trends.
AI boom boosts Jacobs’ data center, semiconductor pipeline
Brad Rehnstrom2026-02-04T19:41:00+00:00
The Dallas-based contractor reported gains in profit and revenue for its fiscal first quarter in a Tuesday earnings call.
To streamline construction, White House unveils permitting tool pilot
Brad Rehnstrom2026-02-04T18:58:00+00:00
The program will speed up environmental exclusions, in a move applauded by ASCE, which has emphasized the need for tech that develops infrastructure more efficiently.
