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Economy

Labor, Materials Prices Drive Construction Costs Higher: IHS Markit Index

James Leggate

August 24, 2022

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Survey respondents reported shortages of materials including electrical steel, components and cement.

Building Damage

After Houston High-rise Evacuation, Engineers Find Structure Intact

James Leggate

August 24, 2022

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A fire line water leak prompted the evacuation of the Royalton condo building Aug. 11, and it is unclear when residents will be able to return.

Legal

Contractor, Subcontractor on Rivian Project Will Pay Workers Owed Overtime, Illinois AG Says

Third firm facing lawsuit from Illinois state officials

James Leggate

August 24, 2022

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Tip-off of EV plant's alleged workplace violations came from union local, Illinois authorities say.

Clean Energy

Critical Minerals Mining Gains in Climate Law But Projects Face Headwinds

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin

August 23, 2022

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Just-enacted law sets new rules for domestic minerals in EV production and offers mine project tax credits, but environmental concerns by opponents and federal agencies remain to be resolved.

Mass Transit

California High-Speed Rail Authority Approves $4B San Francisco Line

James Leggate

August 23, 2022

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Officials plan to reduce costs and impacts by sharing a commuter rail service corridor for the 43-mile section between San Jose and San Francisco.

Energy

Michigan Judge Refuses to Move Line 5 Pipeline Case to State Court

Federal issues are at stake in oil pipeline case, judge says

Annemarie Mannion

August 22, 2022

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State governor and attorney general seek to shut down oil pipeline, claiming it is unsafe and poses an environmental threat to the Straits of Mackinac.

Workplace

Federal Labor Proposal Flares Union, Industry Tensions

Pam McFarland

August 22, 2022

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Project labor agreement rule would apply to all large federal construction projects.

Transportation Funding

New Law Aims to Boost Low-Carbon Materials in Highways, Reconnect Neighborhoods

Tom Ichniowski

August 22, 2022

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The recently enacted Inflation Reduction Act contains highway-related provisions that aim to give a boost to infrastructure projects in disadvantaged communities and for the use of low-carbon construction materials on federal highway projects.

Agrivoltaics

Colorado Solar Project Highlights Potential of 'Agrivoltaics'

Garnet Mesa solar project will be state's largest agrivoltaic installation when complete

Eric Peterson

August 20, 2022

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When complete, the 80-MW Garnet Mesa Solar Projects on 383 acres on a former ranch southeast of Delta, Colo., will be the largest solar farm on the Western Slope, and the largest “agrivoltaic” installation in Colorado.

Acquisitions

Lawsuit in Quanta Services Deal Challenges Non-Compete Terms

James Leggate

August 19, 2022

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Giant specialty contractor acquired William E. Groves Construction in 2021, and two departing senior managers of former family-owned firm aim to nullify earlier non-compete agreements.