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States File Suit Over Federal Rule Limiting Review of Energy Projects

Pam Radtke Russell

July 21, 2020

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Twenty states and the District of Columbia say the rule unlawfully limits review under the Clean Water Act.

Trump Reverses on Foreign Student Online Class Deportations

Bruce Buckley

July 14, 2020

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Dropped edict that would have required F-1 visaholders to find live instruction or risk being sent home, prompted strong educator backlash, including engineering.

Trump Order Waives Project Environment Rules to Push COVID-19 Recovery

June 5, 2020

"Emergency" directive to fast-track energy, transport and other infrastructure stimulus comes as EPA proposes to further diminish broader U.S. clean air rules benefits.

Feds' Construction 'Economic Revival' Team Picked as Eased Social-Distance Guidance Goes to States

Erica Berardi

Debra K. Rubin

April 15, 2020

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Construction firm, union and trade group execs will provide post-COVID-19 market startup advice while Trump tells governors: "You're going to call your own shots."

Trump Administration Calls on Construction Firms to Donate Masks

But AGC seeks clarity if the request is official policy or an 'off-the-cuff remark.'

Bruce Buckley

March 17, 2020

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VP Pence seeks donations of N95 masks to local hospitals and forgo additional orders as AGC seeks clarity if request is official policy or 'off the cuff remark.'

Southern Courts OK Milcon Funds for Border Walls and Private Land Barrier

Mary B. Powers

January 15, 2020

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President Donald Trump gained some ground in his border wall fight and now seeks to divert more milcon billions in 2020, but other courts have rejected the approach.

Executive News

D.C. Airports Official Confirmed as Architect of Capitol

Tom Ichniowski

December 9, 2019

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Former Navy engineer J. Brett Blanton, a Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority official since 2017, is set to take up new post in January.

Environmental Regulation

Court Battle Underway Over Revamped Endangered Species Rules

Tom Ichniowski

October 7, 2019

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Court is expected to consolidate a Sept. 25 lawsuit from attorneys general of 17 states, New York City and the District of Columbia with earlier one filed by environmental groups.

Viewpoint

Don't Change the Rules for Construction Apprenticeship

Richard Korman

August 29, 2019

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Keep the industry exempt from a Trump administration plan to create private oversight of craft programs; the system works to prevent lowering the bar long set.

Environmental Regulation

Trump Administration Issues Rules Easing Endangered Species Requirements

Court challenge expected from two attorneys general, environmental groups

Tom Ichniowski

August 12, 2019

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New regulations face promised court challenge from environmental groups, state attorneys general.

UPDATE Sinkholes Close Key NJ Interstate-80 As Officials Seek Solutions, Funding

AECOM-HNTB Team Wins $186M Contract to Manage NYC Second Avenue Subway Extension

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AECOM Seeks Tens of Millions in Interest From ExxonMobil After Refinery Verdict

California Unveils ‘High-Impact’ Blueprint to Promote Heat Pumps

Obituary: Russ Burns, Clayco Chairman and Former CEO, 65, Led at Right Time

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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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