2026-2027 Annual Event Calendar
March 3-7 CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 Las Vegas, NV www.conexpoconagg.com (414) 272-0943 March 9-11 Global Energy Meet 2026 Boston, MA globalenergy.unitedscientificgroup.org
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NEWS
Congress funds transportation for 2028 Olympics
On Feb. 6, 2026, Congress pledged $94.3 million funding toward transportation-related projects for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in
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Building Resilience into Every Stage of Design
For decades, infrastructure has been viewed through the lens of efficiency, growth and connectivity. But as the effects of climate
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A first look into congestion pricing in the United States
Cities around the world are facing more severe climate and air-quality challenges, and transportation remains one of the largest contributors
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Sean P. Duffy Announces New Temporary Waiver Program
The U.S. Department of Transportation has authorized a new five-year waiver that allows railroads to broaden real-world testing of automated
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Public Works Supports All of Us
Without public works, nothing works. No clean water, no sewers and no showers. No roads, bridges or bike paths and
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AI use in Infrastructure set to soar
Engineers around the world are already seeing major efficiency gains from using AI. In Turkey, advanced AI tools helped compress
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Virtual reality training can enhance construction site safety
Construction remains one of the most dangerous industries, and traditional classroom or paper-based safety training has struggled to prepare workers
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U.S. Construction Industry Report 2025
The U.S. construction industry is expected to face a 2.7% decline in 2025, as commercial, industrial and residential sectors weaken
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U.S. water systems need almost $1 trillion in upgrades
The American Society of Civil Engineers’ 2025 Report Card gave the nation’s infrastructure an overall grade of C, a slight
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Governor Lamont announces State Grants to improve Infrastructure
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto announced nearly $12 million in state grants to support 17 local
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Federal shutdown is over, but January deadline looms
The National League of Cities (NLC) maintained strong advocacy throughout the longest federal shutdown in U.S. history, pushing Congress to
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Meta expands AI Infrastructure with $600B data center investment
Meta is significantly expanding its U.S. infrastructure with plans to invest over $600 billion in data centers nationwide, one of
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Infrastructure construction projects are ‘becoming smarter’
Ferrovial, a global civil engineering firm headquartered in Amsterdam, has significantly expanded its U.S. presence with major infrastructure projects like
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Economic Impacts of the Federal Government Shutdown
The ongoing federal government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history, is having widespread economic and social consequences far beyond
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Hochul Announces Record NYSDOT Paving Investment for 2026
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a record-breaking investment in New York’s transportation infrastructure, dedicating over $600 million to more than
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Erie Canal’s bicentennial Celebration
The Erie Canal, completed in 1825 after eight years of construction at a cost of just over $7 million (roughly
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Gateway project construction continues amid termination reports
Despite announcements that federal funding for the Gateway Program may have been paused or terminated, construction on the project continues
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Hubbard updating stormwater program following Ohio EPA citations
The Ohio EPA has issued a notice of violation to the City of Hubbard after a routine audit found the
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Tallahassee force main leak snarls traffic
City of Tallahassee crews responded to a major wastewater spill after a force main leak at the T.P. Smith Water
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DOT&PF Awards $29 Million for Kenai Spur Highway Upgrades
The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities has awarded a $29 million construction contract for Phase II of the
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City of Wasilla’s Path Modernizes Wastewater Infrastructure
Wasilla, Alaska, is using $5.7 million in Community Project funding to overhaul its aging wastewater infrastructure, a system still dependent
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Cities Navigate Surging Electricity Demand and Rising Risk
Cities face mounting challenges as new, energy-intensive users like data centers, electrified transit and industrial reshoring strain local grids, while
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Public Works Makes Normal Happen
This summer, communities across the United States have faced devastating natural disasters floods, wildfires, tornadoes and more. For many, the
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How can civil engineers adapt to unexpected job responsibilities?
Civil engineering encompasses a wide range of roles and responsibilities, from building structures to managing projects, which means professionals often
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