About $4.3 billion was awarded without competition in the Trump era, a watchdog report says. Many awards lacked full scope details, raising the risk of higher project costs.
Lane Construction and Webuild Group will build privately funded Dallas-to-Houston line after state high court declined to hear challenge to developer Texas Central's eminent domain rights.
Rival Enbridge Line 3 wins key Minnesota court ruling June 14 to move construction to expected year end completion, while scuttled $8B Keystone had tough road after Biden permit halt, as owner weighs options for pipe laid in Canada and stored.
Administration fast-tracks push for developer interest and public comment on energy projects in shallow waters southeast of New York City and off Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama; NY projects would be built under labor pacts, with lease auctions possible before year end.
Although most construction markets have seen growth over the past decade, the petroleum market is a notable exception with a 59% drop from its high in 2013.
Legislation passed June 2 and set to be signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, limits to three years contractor liabilty for a subcontractor not paying wages.