How Donald J. Trump Could Promote Long-Term Economic Growth
Businesses and households need to believe that faster sustained growth is possible. Donald J. Trump can reset expectations with a well executed plan.
New York Slow to Embrace Approach That Streamlines Building Projects
New York is one of eight states where a contracting process that saves time and money by bundling together the design and construction phases of a project remains a limited option.
In American Towns, Private Profits From Public Works
Desperate towns have turned to private equity firms to manage their waterworks. The deals bring much-needed upgrades, but can carry hefty price tags.
Up go the holiday lights, up goes the electric power demand
Holiday lights add a significant additional level of electricity demand during the start of winter when cold weather is already driving up load.
2016: Not really a golden year, more a light plating
2016 was marked by two distinct halves for gold. The year started off on a rip for the price. Now the spot price isn't far off from where it started.
Are European galvanized steel prices set to explode?
Can the Europeans bring back roughly 200,000 mt per month of hot-dipped galvanized steel required to fill a void? If not, what will happen to the price?
Los Angeles Drivers on the 405 Ask: Was $1.6 Billion Worth It?
The widening of the 405 freeway through the Sepulveda Pass took six years and came with cost overruns, detours, delays and highway shutdowns.
Would Trump ever heed Marilyn’s siren song on steel?
Did you know Marilyn Monroe's birthday serenade to President John Kennedy included reference to steel? Steel again found a high profile in politics in 2016.
Has tight oil put ‘peak oil’ to rest? Not so fast: Fuel for Thought
Eighteen years ago, the IEA said conventional oil output would peak before 2020. In 2016, it again shines a light on the need for more unconventional oil.
Indonesia’s Dire Need for Engineers Is Going Unmet
Too many of those lucky enough to pursue a higher education choose professions that, however noble, can do little to help expand the economy.