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Senate Climate Change Bill Sets Stage for Project Permit Reforms

Jim Parsons

Pam McFarland

August 2, 2022

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Manchin-Schumer deal, with possible Senate vote by Aug. 5, could push $6B Mountain Valley gas pipeline to finish line but also steers hundreds of millions into low-carbon building material labeling and use on federal projects

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Environment

Kentucky Flood Underscores Climate Crisis Disastrous Effects

Tom Ichniowski

Pam McFarland

August 1, 2022

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As recovery starts from flood that caused 37 deaths and left hundreds unaccounted for, Congress and agencies expedite launch and funding for new climate crisis actions.

Senate Deal Breaks Logjam on Billions for Decarbonization and Energy Infrastructure

Manchin, Schumer reach agreement to advance nearly $670-billion climate, tax and health care measure

Pam McFarland

July 28, 2022

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Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) agreed July 27 on bill they say would infuse billions of dollars in energy infrastructure projects and cut U.S. carbon emissions by 40% over the next decade.

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Efficient 'Tree' Pulls Carbon From Thin Air

Scott Blair

July 27, 2022

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Researchers at Arizona State University have partnered with an Ireland-based startup to cultivate a new species of tree—one that is fabricated instead of grown.

Clean Energy Tech

Carbon Capture Technology's Moment Has Arrived as Climate, Energy Crises Grow

Emell D. Adolphus

July 27, 2022

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With more than $12 billion in IIJA funding allocated to carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) technologies, AEC firms will need to innovate together to engineer, procure and construct pilot and demonstration projects that prove CCS technology can be adopted at a commercial scale.

Climate Change

Biden Boosts Resilient Infrastructure, Offshore Wind as Climate Actions

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin

July 20, 2022

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With heat impacts growing and Congress stalled on major climate funding, President promises more 'formal, official government actions in coming weeks' on the 'emergency.'

Clean Energy

Renewable Projects Continue to Gain Foothold in Louisiana

Eva Fedderly

July 5, 2022

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Projects from Origin, Grön Fuels and Louisiana Green Fuels are on the horizon in Louisiana.

Water Report

Where Parched California Is Finding New Water Sources

California boosts funds and people power to clean up groundwater and push recycling and desalination

Pam McFarland

June 9, 2022

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As drought-plagued western states watch their water sources literally dry up, California is digging deeper.

Sustainability

Corporate Leaders Seek Feds' Help to Meet Climate Emissions Reduction Pledges

More funding for technology development and research; tax incentives will go a long way, they say.

Pam McFarland

Debra K. Rubin

May 27, 2022

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New ERM study also reveals what 40 public firms spend to disclose their climate risks, as the SEC proposes to make that reporting a new requirement.

First Carbon Capture, EV Minerals Funds in Canada New Budget

Scott Van Voorhis

April 28, 2022

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Federal 2022-23 budget, released last month includes first-time funding and incentives for projects to stem climate change impacts; Aecon, FCC Construccion head group awarded big Toronto rail electrification project

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

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

Federal Judge Upholds New York City Building Natural Gas Restriction

Chicago Contractor Charged in $325K Amtrak Bribery Scheme

NJ Energy Firm Partners With UAE on Planned $25B Investment in Power for US Data Centers

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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

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