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Fossil-Fuel Friendly Administration Supports Solar

Johanna Knapschaefer

October 29, 2018

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The Trump Administration supports several facets of solar development with $100 million in recent grants.

Construction Organizations

Trump Addresses Electrical Contractors' Group

Tom Ichniowski

October 4, 2018

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NECA members say business is up, tax overhaul has helped.

Trade War Threatens Construction of Up to 20 LNG Terminals

Pam Radtke Russell

August 30, 2018

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Once hailed as a way to end the trade imbalance between China and U.S., U.S. liquefied natural gas could be the next commodity threatened by the ongoing tariff war.

Trump Administration Seeks Border Wall Builders as GAO Warns About Costs

Mary B. Powers

August 22, 2018

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GAO study faults Homeland Security's construction costing while court weighs if environmental reviews can be skipped

Environmental Regulation

Judge Strikes Down Trump Suspension of Clean Water Rule

After decision, 2015 regulation to go into effect in 26 states

Pam Radtke Russell

August 17, 2018

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The court action is the latest in a confusing maze around the controversial Obama-era WOTUS rule.

Water Infrastructure

White House Plan Would Break Up Corps Civil-Works Functions

Proposal is one of many organizational changes sought by Trump administration

Tom Ichniowski

July 3, 2018

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Plan would shift navigation responsibilities to DOT, other nonmilitary operations to Interior Dept.

Construction Materials

Trump Sets Heavy Tariffs on Canadian, Mexican, EU Steel Imports

Action also includes tariff on aluminum from those countries

Tom Ichniowski

May 31, 2018

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Construction firms, equipment makers say 25% steel tariff, 10% aluminum tariff will boost costs.

NYC Sprinkler Retrofit Law Could Trump Fire-Sensitive Construction

Eydie Cubarrubia

April 18, 2018

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More than 209,000 residential buildings would likely require retrofitting if a proposed New York City law, spurred by the Trump Tower fire, is passed.

Viewpoint: The American Infrastructure

Trump's Infrastructure Comedy of Errors

Kurt Rossetti P.E.

March 9, 2018

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Industry executives may have hoped the recently passed tax law and President Trump’s promises to fix the nation’s crumbling infrastructure would lead to new superhighways paved with gold.

Construction Materials

Proposed U.S. Tariffs Would Hike Construction Steel Prices, Economists Say

Tom Ichniowski

February 22, 2018

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Trump must decide by mid-April whether to adopt Commerce Dept.'s proposed stiff penalties.

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

Industry Jobs

Events

April 16, 2025

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

Data center construction comes with tight deadlines and little room for error. Between supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and unexpected risks, staying on schedule and on budget requires a proactive approach. We'll break down five proven strategies that top data center teams use to identify and mitigate risks before they escalate.

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

In today’s fast-paced, heavy civil construction industry, the ability to collect, analyze, and act on data is more critical than ever. Join us for an exclusive webinar exploring how contractors can leverage data, reporting, and emerging AI tools to drive efficiency, improve decision-making, and stay ahead of the competition.