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U.S. Construction Spending Dips 0.6 Percent in December
Construction spending dropped 0.6 percent in December, following on a 0.8 percent drop in November.
Industry News
Cybersecurity Company Asserts Chinese Hackers Targeting Engineering, Transportation, Defense Firms
The cyber-espionage firm FireEye asserts a hacker organization backed by the Chinese government is targeting engineering, transportation, and defense firms with links to the maritime sector.
Industry News / Infrastructure
U.S. DOT Secretary Chao Calls for Streamlined Permitting
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said cutting red tape at the federal level continues to be a primary goal at the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Industry News / Infrastructure
L.A.'s Aggressive Wastewater Recycling Plan Would Supply Up to One-Third of City's Water by 2035
Los Angeles has set a goal of recycling almost all of the city's treated wastewater into drinkable water by 2035.
Industry News / Infrastructure Funding
Congressional Transportation Leaders Optimistic About Passing Infrastructure Program
At the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) 2019 Washington Briefing this week, House and Senate transportation committee leaders said all funding options are on the table for delivering a new transportation infrastructure bill this year.
TTWiiN Investment Partners, the innovation investment arm of Thornton Tomasetti, a global leader in the design and optimization of structures and systems, announces investment in XtreeE, a Paris-based technology company focusing on large-scale 3D-printing solutions for the architecture, engineering and construction industry.
Black & Veatch's New Strategic Directions Report reflects critical role of data and planning in water infrastructure system. Smarter infrastructure, with data at its core, will play a crucial role in overcoming varied threats to our water supply.
Woolpert Chief Scientist Qassim Abdullah was invited to help evaluate whether unmanned aircraft systems can accurately and efficiently measure stream stage, velocity, bathymetry and discharge.
Indicators
ACEC Engineering Business Index (EBI)
62.2 (1Q, 2019)
58.5 (4Q, 2018)
Engineering Employment
1,516,200 (May)
1,512,600 (Apr)
Construction Spending
$1,298,500,000 (Apr)
$1,299,200,000 (Mar)
ACEC Stock Index
38.42 (June 7)
37.35 (May 31)
Dodge Momentum Index
144.3 (Apr)
145.1 (Mar)
Morrissey Goodale M&A Index
312 Deals year-over-year (Jun)
294 Deals year-over-year (May)
AIA Billings Index
50.5 (Apr)
47.8 (Mar)
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