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US DOT Selects Winners for New $1B Round of RAISE Grants

Tom Ichniowski

November 19, 2021

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Among the 90 winners are highway, bridge, rail, port and several pedestrian-related projects.

Global Survey Shows Growth Amid Some Hesitance in Third Quarter

Alisa Zevin

November 18, 2021

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Material prices and shortages weigh on industry professionals.

Infrastructure Act Focus Shifts to Rolling Out the Funds

First of the new package’s dollars out the door are expected to be highway, EPA water funds distributed by formulas

November 18, 2021

With President Joe Biden’s Nov. 15 signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, or IIJA, federal agencies are stepping up plans to implement the landmark package, estimated at $1 trillion over five years.

2022 Forecast: Industry on Slow Path to Recovery

Alisa Zevin

Debra K. Rubin

November 18, 2021

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As the world continues its widespread vaccination effort, COVID-19 restrictions ease somewhat and the $1-trillion U.S. infrastructure spending package moves forward, forecasters express cautious optimism about the year to come.

US Trade Court Throws Out Trump Tariff on Solar Panel Imports

Mary B. Powers

November 18, 2021

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US developers fought duties on two-sided solar arrays, citing project cost impact, but domestic manufacturers said they are needed against 'unfair' Chinese competition.

Clean Energy Construction

Giant Virginia Offshore Wind Project Makes Five Key Construction Awards

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin

November 11, 2021

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Dominion Energy says project cost rose $2B to nearly $10B, citing commodity price hikes and power transmission route changes, but ratepayer impact stays within approved range.

Labor

Washington State Carpenters' Union in Trusteeship, Vote Fraud Probed

James Leggate

November 10, 2021

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Several regional union leaders resigned amid alleged contract vote fraud after members narrowly agreed to pact last month following several week strike.

An aerial photo of the empty Hopper detention basin along the Halls Bayou in Houston, Texas

Flood Resilience

Texas Flood Risk Project Targets Grants for Low-Income Communities

James Leggate

November 9, 2021

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Area along the 20-mile Halls Bayou watershed in north-central Harris County, including part of Houston, has a long history of repeated flooding.

Urban Road Construction

Maryland Adds Millions to Boost $6B Beltway Toll Lanes Engineering

Jim Parsons

November 9, 2021

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Consultant team on I-495/I-270 Express Lanes gets $45M to advance project to financial close, while Lane Construction finalizes $600M design-build contract for work on Virginia side of key D.C. region ring highway.

Biden Agenda's Political Entanglements

Viewpoint: Defend House GOP Infrastructure Supporters Against Threats

Richard Korman

November 8, 2021

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Criticism from the party and the media has been intense for the bill's 13 Republican supporters.

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US DOT Selects Winners for New $1B Round of RAISE Grants

Global Survey Shows Growth Amid Some Hesitance in Third Quarter

Infrastructure Act Focus Shifts to Rolling Out the Funds

2022 Forecast: Industry on Slow Path to Recovery

US Trade Court Throws Out Trump Tariff on Solar Panel Imports

Giant Virginia Offshore Wind Project Makes Five Key Construction Awards

Washington State Carpenters' Union in Trusteeship, Vote Fraud Probed

Texas Flood Risk Project Targets Grants for Low-Income Communities

Maryland Adds Millions to Boost $6B Beltway Toll Lanes Engineering

Viewpoint: Defend House GOP Infrastructure Supporters Against Threats

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