During WLS, women architects, designers and other industry professionals—at all stages of their careers—convene to explore leadership in the architecture profession. 

Chicago Transit Authority will start construction of new Red-Purple Bypass north of Belmont Station to improve CTA Rail Service; new rail structure will improve pedestrian environment.  

Industry survey highlights contractors remain optimistic despite facing significant challenges relating to regulations, labor conditions, environment, safety compliance, technology, cybersecurity and insurance. Details here.

Vice President of the United States, Mike Pence, to deliver remarks on the importance of ratifying the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in front of more than 1,000 Manitowoc employees in Shady Grove, Pennsylvania.  

Kahua, the creator of a collaborative network for real estate and construction project management, and Meridia, a leading provider of construction management consulting and development services in Latin America, today announced a new strategic partnership. Through the partnership, Meridia will provide implementation, training and support services to clients across Latin America, as well as develop custom applications on the Kahua Platform.

Zekelman Industries has announced it will build the world's largest continuous electric resistance welded pipe (ERW) tube mill in Blytheville, Arkansas, on property adjacent to its existing Atlas Tube mill. The mill will be capable of producing sections as large as 28-inch outside diameter by 1-inchwall. The company projects an additional 75 new employees will be hired to work in the mill, growing its Blytheville workforce to approximately 150 employees. Startup of the new mill is scheduled for September 2021.