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Clean Energy Construction

Canada Energy Giant's $650M Acquisition Boosts Its US Renewables Niche

February 6, 2022

Brookfield Asset Management is set to add 20 GW of solar and battery storage project potential in buying Virginia-based Urban Grid, but sector faces growing hurdles in grid connectivity and supply chain.

Legislation

House Passes $52B Chipmaking Bill With Contentious Provisions

Lawmakers must negotiate in conference with Senate on final legislation

James Leggate

February 4, 2022

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Contractors oppose changes affecting collective bargaining and tariffs.

Government

Biden Mandates Project Labor Agreements on Large Federal Projects

Executive order raises ire from some construction groups, praise from unions

Bruce Buckley

February 4, 2022

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Order applies to all construction projects valued at more than $35 million.

Energy

Tariffs Extended on Solar Panels, But Concession to Contractors Made

Exclusion of double-sided units will boost utility-grade solar farms and other installations

Jeff Yoders

February 4, 2022

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President Joe Biden extends Trump administration tariffs by four years, but also eases terms to exclude a panel technology used on utility-grade solar projects.

Digging Deeper | Office Buildings

Tech Sets Up NYC Tower for Carbon-Friendly Future

Office development aims to achieve LEED Platinum status and slash carbon emissions by avoiding fossil fuel sources

Tom Stabile

February 4, 2022

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Manhattan office project aims to beat city’s 2030 carbon emission targets by 46% and meet its 2050 carbon-neutral goals.

Technology

WSP USA Pilots Emerging Tech in Target Markets With Partnership

Four startups will gain support to “refine, optimize and scale offerings” for market

Emell D. Adolphus

February 3, 2022

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Four startups will gain support to “refine, optimize and scale" tech solutions for design giant's work in climate, resilience and sustainability.

Legal Issues

Ex-Engineered Products Firm Executive Convicted of Bid Rigging

James Leggate

February 2, 2022

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Brent Brewbaker, who worked for Contech Engineered Solutions LLC, will be sentenced April 12 for conspiring to rig bids on some 300 North Carolina Transportation Dept. projects.

Workforce

Union Construction Employment Up 3% in 2021, Back to 2019 Level

Union membership rose by 31,000 to 1.02 million in 2021 from a year earlier

Jeff Yoders

February 1, 2022

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Union membership in construction rose by 31,000 to 1.02 million in 2021 from its 2020 level.

Companies

ExxonMobil Restructure Set to Boost Status of Its Low-Carbon Business

Mary B. Powers

February 1, 2022

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Energy giant's action, which it says will elevate its role in carbon capture and production of lower-emission fuels, follows pressure from activist investors.

Transportation

UK Premier Ditched Pet Projects But Costs Still Mount

Peter Reina

February 1, 2022

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Study to disprove Boris Johnson's plan for a bridge or tunnel across a bomb-filled sea valley cost government $1.2 million, new data reveals.

Chicago Contractor Charged in $325K Amtrak Bribery Scheme

Wood Group Financial Review Uncovers 'Cultural Failings' in Projects Business

Federal Judge Upholds New York City Building Natural Gas Restriction

NJ Energy Firm Partners With UAE on Planned $25B Investment in Power for US Data Centers

Kiewit to Build Record 4.5-GW Gas Power Plant for Pa. Data Center Complex

Industry Jobs

Events

April 16, 2025

5 Proven Strategies to Mitigate Risk and Keep Data Center Construction on Track

Data center construction comes with tight deadlines and little room for error. Between supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and unexpected risks, staying on schedule and on budget requires a proactive approach. We'll break down five proven strategies that top data center teams use to identify and mitigate risks before they escalate.

Unlocking Hidden Insights: The Power of Data, Reporting & AI in Construction

In today’s fast-paced, heavy civil construction industry, the ability to collect, analyze, and act on data is more critical than ever. Join us for an exclusive webinar exploring how contractors can leverage data, reporting, and emerging AI tools to drive efficiency, improve decision-making, and stay ahead of the competition.