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Provincetown Races to Repair Sewer System Following Storm

Crews worked around the clock finish before the start of Carnival Week

August 15, 2022

Provincetown, Mass. was hit hard on Aug. 9 by a severe storm that damaged the public vacuum sewer system, forcing the closure of many restaurants and public restrooms in peak vacation season.

Climate Change Policy

House Approves Landmark $700B Climate and Tax Bill

Vote was 220-207, strictly along party lines

Pam McFarland

Tom Ichniowski

August 12, 2022

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Final congressional approval of measure, which includes funding and tax-credit extensions aimed to reduce carbon emissions through projects in energy, transportation, water, buildings and manufacturing sectors, came in a 220-207 party line vote.

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signing a landmark climate bill

Climate Change

Massachusetts Enacts Major Climate Bill With Gas Hookup Bans

Legislation expands offshore wind and solar energy, helps limit fossil fuels in some building projects

Scott Van Voorhis

August 12, 2022

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Outgoing Gov. Charlie Baker signs bill to expand renewable energy development and EV vehicle use, but is concerned its gas ban could impact affordable housing in the state

Water Projects

California Drought Plan Outlines Billions in Water Infrastructure

C.J. Schexnayder

August 12, 2022

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Gov. Gavin Newsom's new water management strategy calls for desalination plants, reservoirs and groundwater recharge facilities to meet future shortfalls.

Executive News

AC Powell to Head National Institute of Building Sciences as CEO

James Leggate

August 12, 2022

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Powell will lead NIBS' efforts to expand programs and grow its membership.

Annals of Inflation

Fast-Rising Costs Cited in Delay of Seattle Apartment Tower

Richard Korman

August 12, 2022

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A postponed condo project in Seattle shows the effects of high labor and material prices.

Renewable Energy

Ohio Top Court Says Lake Erie Offshore Wind Project Can Proceed

James Leggate

August 11, 2022

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Set to be North America's first fresh water wind energy generator, the permitted 6-turbine, 20-MW facility near Cleveland won a court fight against opponents

Companies

Obituary: Engineer Sidney Dewberry, 94, Firm Founder, Education Donor

Derek Lacey

August 11, 2022

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The long-time industry leader and higher education supporter who also authored textbooks and stepped up to impact his community died in Arlington, Va. on July 16.

Companies

UK-Based RPS Group Would Be Latest WSP Buy, in $760M Deal

Company CEO Alexandre L’Heureux says acquisition would grow WSP capacity in a 'low-carbon" future

Emell D. Adolphus

August 11, 2022

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The purchase, set for close in Q4, would add 5,000 employees to Montreal-based design firm's workforce and $875 million in revenue, mostly to its earth and environmental practice.