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Rhode Island Sees Daylight at the End of Its 'Big Dig'

A crew prepares to drill a massive tunnel in final phase of the largest single public works project in state history

July 30, 2021

A crew prepares to bore a massive tunnel near the Seekonk River in Pawtucket, R.I. in the final phase of Rhode Island’s “Big Dig.”

Infrastructure Funding

Agreement Reached on Bipartisan $550B Infrastructure Package

US Senate votes to take up the bill

Tom Ichniowski

July 28, 2021

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Highways, bridges, major transportation projects would receive the largest share, $110 billion.

Europe, China Recover From Epic Floods as Climate Change Concerns Grow

Michael Dumiak Shem Oirere

July 21, 2021

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Structural and infrastructure damage costs in Germany and in Henan province are expected in the billions, as new mitigation steps take bigger focus.

Codes and Standards

International Code Council Seeks Proposals for Energy Conservation Model Code Update

Nadine M. Post

July 20, 2021

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The International Code Council, the developer of “International” family of model building codes, is accepting code change proposals through Oct. 12 for the update of the ICC’s 2024 International Energy Conservation Code and Chapter 11 of the International Residential Code,

Report: FEMA Fails to Require Resilience in Funded Disaster Rebuilds

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin

July 20, 2021

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IG says it spent $1.9B in 10 years on recurring road, bridge damage from extreme weather, with too little push for mitigation.

Development

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill Selected To Design 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympic Village

Nadine M. Post

July 19, 2021

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SOM will lead the design of the Olympic Village for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics taking place Feb. 6-22, 2026.

New book on natural disasters and climate

Book Review: Climate Crisis

Why The Disaster Response Always Seems to Fall Short

Richard Korman

July 15, 2021

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A new book by 'disasterologist' Samantha Montano on poor preparation and responses.

Infrastructure Funding

Biden, Senate Group Strike Deal on Infrastructure Framework

Tom Ichniowski

June 24, 2021

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Multiyear plan has a $579-billion increase spread over various sectors but legislation is far from final.

PAE Living Building Team Perseveres Through Pandemic and Unwelcome Outside Forces

Nadine M. Post

June 23, 2021

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A September opening is in sight for the PAE office building in Portland, Ore., which, though only five stories, is taking sustainability and earthquake resilience to new heights.