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Workforce

Judge, President Biden Quash Diversity Training Curbs for Federal Contractors

January 25, 2021

Programs in limbo for months are set to resume after U.S. court halted enforcement of the 2020 Trump directive and a new executive order revokes it.

Federal Construction

Biden Halts Federally-Funded Border Wall Construction

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin

January 23, 2021

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Work is paused 60 days for government review of contract options, while US Supreme Court cancels Feb. 22 oral argument and filings in Trump appeal of milcon funding diversion lawsuit

Biden's Climate Plan Set to Accelerate Action on Resilience, Renewables

Pam Radtke Russell

January 21, 2021

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It’s anticipated the administration will take a holistic approach to climate change to incorporate climate resilience and greenhouse gas emissions reductionv into all efforts, including the anticipated $2-trillion infrastructure bill to be introduced next month.

Biden signs cabinet nominations at US Capitol

Environmental Rule Changes Coming for Construction Sites

President Biden Orders Review of More than 100 Regulations Issued Under Trump

Pam Radtke Russell

January 20, 2021

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The review—which includes modified Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permits, the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, and several energy efficiency standards—is par for the course, say industry officials.

TC Energy Stops Construction on Keystone Pipeline After Biden Pulls Permit

Mary B. Powers

January 20, 2021

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Unions react strongly to president's decisuib despite renewable-energy push they shared with owner TC Energy

Environmental Regulation

Federal Appeals Court Rejects Trump Clean Air Rule

Pam McFarland

January 20, 2021

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In win for environmental groups, court sends Trump administration Affordable Clean Energy regulation back to EPA for review.

Biden: Major Infrastructure Plan Is on the Way

Tom Ichniowski Bruce Buckley

Pam McFarland

January 19, 2021

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New president is expected to unveil a major proposal for roads, bridges, water and energy, and boost labor and climate resilience.

Coronavirus and Construction

Biden Unveils Rescue Plan, Promises Infrastructure Proposal Next Month

Tom Ichniowski

January 14, 2021

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President-elect says “Build Back Better” plan will have “historic investments in infrastructure.”

Congressman: Biden Administration Can Use ASCE Report as Guidepost

Group Highlights $5.6-Trillion Gap in Infrastructure Spending

Jim Parsons

January 12, 2021

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Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, cited ASCE’s study, “Failure to Act: Economic Impacts of Status Quo Investment Across Infrastructure Systems,” as ideal starting point for the infrastructure financing discussion.

Industry Groups Decry Jan. 6 Riot; DOT Chief Chao Steps Down in Protest

Aileen Cho

Pam Radtke Russell

January 7, 2021

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As Transportation Secretary Chao resigns, some call on President Trump to step down or for the Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment.

Chicago Contractor Charged in $325K Amtrak Bribery Scheme

Wood Group Financial Review Uncovers 'Cultural Failings' in Projects Business

Kiewit to Build Record 4.5-GW Gas Power Plant for Pa. Data Center Complex

Britain Approves $13B Lower Thames Crossing Project

Nevada Lithium Mine Secures Funding to Begin Construction

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April 16, 2025

5 Proven Strategies to Mitigate Risk and Keep Data Center Construction on Track

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Unlocking Hidden Insights: The Power of Data, Reporting & AI in Construction

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