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2022 Midterm Elections

State Leadership Voting Could Reshape Some Project Dynamics

Jim Parsons

Debra K. Rubin

November 10, 2022

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Maryland $9B highway toll lanes project is less favored by elected Democratic governor than his Republican predecessor, while new Massachusetts leader vows scrutiny of state transportation systems and re-elections in Calif., NY, Michigan and New Mexico would sustain clean energy strategies

Midterm Elections 2022

Illinois Right-to-Organize Measure Passes

This story is updated from the original version published on Nov. 9

Annemarie Mannion

November 9, 2022

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Opponents said the amendment to the Illinois constitution is not needed and will not affect private construction companies.

Climate Change Mitigation

Will World Leaders in Egypt 'Deliver on Climate Promises Made'?

COP27 focus shifts from negotiations to 'hard work' of enacting policies to address climate problems, says one observer

Pam McFarland

November 8, 2022

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Focus of COP 27 event in Sharm El-Sheikh has shifted from negotiations to 'hard work' of implementing policies.

Nuclear Energy

Bank Invests $700M to Build Canada's First Small Nuclear Reactor

Scott Van Voorhis

Mary B. Powers

November 4, 2022

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First 300-MW modular facility in Ontario, to be built at site of existing 3,500-MW nuclear plant, may cost billions; US power producer TVA also will use GE Hitachi BWRX-300 design in up to 20 SMRs.

Bridges

DOT, Flatiron-Dragados Resolve Corpus Christi Bridge Design Issue

Additional safety concerns are expected to be addressed

James Leggate

November 3, 2022

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Work on the bridge towers remains suspended, but the contractor will begin remobilizing cranes this month with officials anticipating full dispute resolution.

An LNG train is shown bordering a brown waterway

Energy Construction

Texas Fire Marshal Details Cause of Blaze at Still Shut Freeport LNG Site

Mary B. Powers

November 3, 2022

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Major Texas gas export facility, closed since June, sticks to partial opening date this month but won't discuss status and scope of Kiewit repair work.

Jobsite Safety

Quanta Services Says 'New View' Safety Reduces Severe Injuries

Richard Korman

November 2, 2022

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Matthew C. Compher, safety VP of the large power sector specialty contractor, changed the emphasis of its safety program.

Recent Repairs Eyed After More Than 135 Die in India Bridge Collapse

Neelam Matthews

November 1, 2022

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Pedestrian bridge in Gujarat state closed for renovation in March reopened a month earlier than planned before failing on Oct. 30.

Construction Diversity

Will High Court Alter Affirmative Action in University Admissions?

Big companies, tech firms, STEM schools support race component to insure needed workforce diversity and skills; 18 state opponents and conservative court majority pose challenge

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin

November 1, 2022

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Manufacturers, tech firms and other businesses, and STEM schools, support race component to insure workforce diversity and employee skills, but 18 state opponents and conservative court majority challenge

Transit

Owner Projects $2.2B Cost Overrun on UK High-Speed Rail

Peter Reina

October 31, 2022

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Contractors have launched five of the 10 tunnel boring machines set to dig 64 miles of tunnels for the $46.5-billion project.

Lessons Learned From Highly Innovative Mass Timber Projects

Earn: 1 PDH; 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 IACET CEU

This webinar will provide insights from green building leaders involved in mass timber projects that are either under construction or recently completed. Participants will gain valuable knowledge from real-world examples where innovative design and construction strategies have been implanted to meet sustainability goals.

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State Leadership Voting Could Reshape Some Project Dynamics

Illinois Right-to-Organize Measure Passes

Will World Leaders in Egypt 'Deliver on Climate Promises Made'?

Bank Invests $700M to Build Canada's First Small Nuclear Reactor

DOT, Flatiron-Dragados Resolve Corpus Christi Bridge Design Issue

Texas Fire Marshal Details Cause of Blaze at Still Shut Freeport LNG Site

Quanta Services Says 'New View' Safety Reduces Severe Injuries

Recent Repairs Eyed After More Than 135 Die in India Bridge Collapse

Will High Court Alter Affirmative Action in University Admissions?

Owner Projects $2.2B Cost Overrun on UK High-Speed Rail

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