Search and recovery efforts have been called off for a 62-year-old welder/iron worker who was presumed dead from an explosion July 31 at a Muhlenberg County mine. Richard L. Knapp, West Frankfort, Illinois, had suffered critical injuries at the Kenamerican Resources Inc. Paradise Mine in Bremen, Kentucky.

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.