Engineering News-Record

When the irresistible force of residential demand meets the immovable object of office oversupply, sometimes amazing things can happen. Engineers and contractors are working to do more than simply overcome common challenges with this kind of work—they are applying tailored and resourceful solutions to make that shift possible. New York’s SoMA, Frankfurt’s Omniturm and Chicago’s LaSalle Street Reimagined demonstrate the creativity that necessity has wrought. Learn more about the fast-growing office-to-residential trend in ENR’s April 14 cover story available here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gdCmVFud #construction #building #residential #office #redevelopment Ware Malcomb Schindler Group AmTrustRE Riverside Investment & Development Company DL3 Realty Arup Gilsanz Murray Steficek Pavarini McGovern Omniturm Living 📷1: Omniturm, Frankfurt, Germany | Photo courtesy BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group 📷2: SoMA, New York City | Photo courtesy CetraRuddy Architecture 📷3, 5: Spiral, New York City | Photos courtesy Bjarke Ingels Group 📷4: 135 S. LaSalle Street, Chicago | Rendering courtesy SCB

Kilmar Abrego Garcia had a grant from an immigration judge prohibiting his removal from the U.S. to El Salvador, but officials deported him anyway and sent him to the notorious CECOT prison there.

Despite losing appeal of $1.6B Baha Mar verdict, CHINA CONSTRUCTION AMERICA says "This is not the last word on this matter."

Trump order calls for restrictions on state autonomy in climate emissions programs (Photo by Filipe Filipovic at Pixabay) https://lnkd.in/gKWJAj38

Microsoft Applies the Brakes to $1B Data Center Projects in Central Ohio #Data Centers #Pause #Microsoft

Developer Glenfarne Buys Most of Alaska LNG Project Estimated at $44B Future of the proposed project could be decided by the end of the year, says private energy firm that last month acquired from the state a majority stake to build its first phase to include export terminal and 800-mile feeder pipeline #AlaskaLNG #Glenfarne #Trumpenergy

The judge's order came after a previous ruling that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers erred in its permitting for the project. Denver Water is appealing the construction freeze. #construction #engineering #dam

📢 The construction sector has embraced AI and 3D modeling, but payment processes are still outdated. Is your invoicing system holding you back? Join our #webinar to learn how to eliminate overbilling, unapproved change orders, and compliance gaps. 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wRVRm

Does every piece of equipment demand its own safety training? See what a contractor argued to OSHA after a very dangerous "stacker" accident at a Chicago museum renovation. Part of our first story meant to provide thoughts leading up to Construction Safety Week. #construction #constructionsafetyweek Photo: Chicago Fire Dept.

The International Code Council and Center for Offsite Construction are collaborating on a new modular construction standard expected to publish next year. #Modular #Construction Photo courtesy Kreysler and Associates