Communities across the nation vied for second round of grants to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.

The U.S. Dept. of Energy will invest more than $231 million to accelerate carbon management at large-scale U.S. geologic storage areas and support new grid resilience and energy storage projects and research for nine states and three Tribes.

Officials attribute the rise in manufacturing construction spending to the CHIPS and Science Act and other legislation that has incentivized private investment.

While design firms are faring well, issues in the economy are making the success conditional for some.

Texas, California and Alabama are top three states for grant dollars.

Industry officials praise permitting reform provisions, and a move to fast-track completion of the controversial Mountain Valley gas pipeline project withstands a last-minute challenge.

Inflation pressures continue to be an issue for projects funded under the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Senate Democrats call Republican-backed House bill passed on April 26 as "dead on arrival," but measures in it to speed permitting could gain bipartisan support. 

Texas, California, Florida rank highest among state allotments to upgrade reservoirs, drinking water lines and other infrastructure.

TIC, Sargent & Lundy, Mitsubishi lead team picked to build $1.2B hydrogen-capable Texas power plant, as U.S. Energy Dept. aims first half of infrastructure law funds to expand fuel's use and refine technology gaps some market observers see.