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Map showing path of the Gateway South Transmission Project from from Utah, through Colorado to Wyoming

Power Construction

Western Transmission Projects Pushed to Link New Power Sources

May 31, 2022

Large scale voltage lines move ahead in federal reviews, as utilities seek to link more onshore wind and other renewable energy in their changing power source mix.

Economics

Strong Employment Numbers Ease Some Industry Recession Fears

Alisa Zevin

May 27, 2022

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But economists see certain construction markets as more vulnerable to recession than others.

Workforce Management

Ironworkers' Local Pension Plan Saved by $49M Infusion

Cleveland union's plan was projected to run out of money in 2024

Annemarie Mannion

May 26, 2022

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Cleveland union local's plan, headed toward 2024 insolvency, gains cash payment under the American Rescue Plan Act

Progress-Tracking AI Startup Buildots Gains $60M Funding

Jeff Rubenstone

May 26, 2022

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In a sign of continued interest in technologies for tracking work progress and keeping on schedule, Israel-based startup Buildots announced that it has raised $60 million in a Series C funding round.

Infrastructure Finance

Maryland Stormwater Tunnel Project Gets $75M EPA Loan Boost

James Leggate

May 25, 2022

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Kiewit-Traylor Brothers joint venture is CM-at-risk for the project, a key component of a $167M flood resilience program in Ellicott City.

Energy Construction

COVID-19 Pushes Out Giant UK Nuclear Power Plant Finish to 2027

Peter Reina

May 23, 2022

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French developer says Hinkley Point C project cost also is set to rise to as much as $27.4 billion.

Infrastructure Act

DOE Advances $3.5B for Atmospheric CO2 Removal Projects

Agency plans to fund four 'direct air capture' hubs

James Leggate

May 20, 2022

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Funds are set to spur creation of four U.S. hubs to remove carbon dioxide directly from ambient air, but some advocates question their efficiency.

Companies

Auditing Giant KPMG Fined $18M Linked to Carillion Bankruptcy

Peter Reina

Debra K. Rubin

May 17, 2022

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UK levies penalty for firm's misleading regulators into the quality of its financial audit of British contractor before its unexpected collapse under huge debt in 2018.

The Infrastructure Act

At Six-Month Mark, IIJA Funds Flow but Other Provisions Spark Concerns

White House says $110B distributed to states, localities so far

Tom Ichniowski

May 16, 2022

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White House says $110 billion has been distributed to states and localities so far, while the industry seeks a longer time frame for Buy America waivers.

Advanced Manufacturing

Georgia Gains Two EV Plant Investments Totaling $10.5B

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin

May 15, 2022

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Hyundai confirms on May 20 an electric vehicle plant valued at $5.5B to be built outside of Savannah, with startup Rivian planning a $5B EV pickup truck factory near Atlanta.