Energy-efficiency advocates are hopeful that a new Biden administration coalition to promote and strengthen building performance standards (BPS) could accelerate federal, state and local efforts to reduce carbon emissions from buildings. 

Ship channel's $238-million dredging project passed a key milestone last month as ships began using a new 48-ft draft standard; last phase will relocate or deepen up to six utility pipelines in the remaining 30 miles to Baton Rouge.

Department plans a sole-source, design-build approach for the project to replace the collapsed bridge.

Construction has begun on an experimental hub in Coventry.

Colorado aviation manufacturer will host production complex on a 65-acre site at Piedmont Triad international Airport.

The Morganza to the Gulf of Mexico plan calls for 98 miles of levees and other protections.

Subcontractors and suppliers are already being sought for the project near Memphis, automaker says.

Contractor, labor and other members will be named in 60 days, with recommended changes due in one year in four specific areas of state public contracting.