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Fourth of July Implosion Set for 12-Story Remains of Champlain Towers

July 3, 2021

Search and rescue operations ceased on July 3 so that crews could prepare to raze, using charges, the damaged wing of the partially collapsed Champlain Towers South condominium.

President Biden visits with officials in Surfside, Fla.

Failures

Structural Concerns Hamper Champlain Towers Rescue Efforts as Likely Demolition Looms

Town of Surfside, Fla., considers delicate demolition of standing tower section

Stephanie Loder

July 1, 2021

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After rescue operations were halted for most of July 1, officials say they are proceeding toward a likely demolition of the Champlain Towers structure.

Pandemic Ethics

Judge Sentences Roofing Contractor Owner in Florida PPP Fraud Case

Richard Korman

July 1, 2021

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The owner of Target Roofing & Sheet Metal reportedly requested an additional month in his prison term to qualify for substance abuse treatment.

Clean Energy

Work Starts on World's First $1B Clean Energy Island in North Sea

Peter Reina

July 1, 2021

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The P3 artificial offshore wind power hub would distribute 3 GW to several countries in its first phase, with scaleup to 10GW envisioned, say its Danish developers.

Maine Lawmakers Resume Action to Shift Grid Control to State

Johanna Knapschaefer

June 30, 2021

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Consumer owned power utility would buy out private providers, if measure passes and is not vetoed, with possible impact on $1B transmission line project; governor has been skeptical in public statements.

injured construction worker accident NYC New York City

Safety

NYC Buildings Chief Shuts 322 Jobsites, Seeks 'Culture of Accountability'

Stephanie Loder

June 30, 2021

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Safety sweeps in June prompted closures, as Commissioner Melanie La Rocca touts "zero tolerance," and agency issues new multi-year analysis of injuries and deaths.

LNG Canada Megaproject Ramps Up Amid Changing Energy Markets

Scott Van Voorhis

Debra K. Rubin

June 30, 2021

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Fluor-led work on B.C. natural gas export terminal, part of estimated $31-billion project, pushes ahead to make up for COVID-19 delay; but final investment decision for $8.1B Goldboro LNG project in Nova Scotia will not be made, developer said July 2.

Failures

Engineer Probing Champlain Towers Debacle Eyes Possibility of Three Successive Collapses

Computer model being prepped of remaining unstable structure will aid rescuers in advance of a hurricane

Nadine M. Post

June 30, 2021

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Investigators probing the trigger of the progressive collapse of a section of the Florida residential condominium are preparing a computer model of the unstable 12-story tower remains to advise about vacating rescuers in the event of a hurricane.

US Supreme Court Backs $1B Pipeline, 5-4, in State Eminent Domain Battle

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin

June 29, 2021

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PennEast natural gas line from Pennsylvania to New Jersey has federal power to seize NJ-owned land, said justices, despite Justice Amy Coney Barrett-led dissent; project still lacks key approvals but industry welcomes ruling

Energy Construction

Court Ruling Adds Scrutiny in FERC Pipeline Approval Review

Mary B. Powers

June 27, 2021

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D.C. appeals court June 22 reversal of an operating natural gas line's 2018 certification is a focus as the agency considers changes in how it decides need for interstate pipelines.

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Fourth of July Implosion Set for 12-Story Remains of Champlain Towers

Structural Concerns Hamper Champlain Towers Rescue Efforts as Likely Demolition Looms

Judge Sentences Roofing Contractor Owner in Florida PPP Fraud Case

Work Starts on World's First $1B Clean Energy Island in North Sea

Maine Lawmakers Resume Action to Shift Grid Control to State

NYC Buildings Chief Shuts 322 Jobsites, Seeks 'Culture of Accountability'

LNG Canada Megaproject Ramps Up Amid Changing Energy Markets

Engineer Probing Champlain Towers Debacle Eyes Possibility of Three Successive Collapses

US Supreme Court Backs $1B Pipeline, 5-4, in State Eminent Domain Battle

Court Ruling Adds Scrutiny in FERC Pipeline Approval Review

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