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Clean Energy Development

Solar Capacity Grows in US, But States Still Struggle to Deploy

January 5, 2022

Solar energy added 9,604 MW through Oct. 31, 2021, up 28% from the same period a year earlier, says the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Recent regulation changes in Massachusetts and California are aimed to push development, but with some opposition.

Steady Growth Seen for Global Construction After COVID Rebound

Peter Reina

January 5, 2022

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The worldwide sector is set to rise 2.3% a year in real terms, reaching $16.6 trillion by 2030, with four of the 10 fastest growing markets in Asia, says a London-based economic forecaster.

Construction Economics for January 10, 2022

January 5, 2022

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ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

Viewpoint: Why We Need Buildings Framed With Timber Bamboo

Donald W. Davies, Magnusson Klemencic Associates

January 4, 2022

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To meet climate goals in construction, we need more support for early adopters and more creative, fiber-optimized designs that include more than just timber pine.

Port Infrastructure

US DOT Selects Winners for $241M in Grants for Port Upgrades

Tom Ichniowski

January 4, 2022

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Winning projects are in coastal, Great Lakes and inland river locations.

Materials

New York Governor Signs Low-Embodied-Carbon Concrete Bill

Activists hope to add contractor incentives in future legislation

James Leggate

January 4, 2022

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Parts of the bill that drew industry opposition were nixed before it was passed.

Legal

Balfour Beatty Unit Will Pay $65.4M in Military Housing Fraud Settlement

James Leggate

January 4, 2022

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A leading private US armed forces housing manager settles criminal and civil cases alleging padded bills and poor maintenance dating back to 2013; firm cites unit restructuring but now has court-ordered outside compliance monitor.

Natural Disasters

Massive Wildfire Near Boulder, Colo., Destroys More Than 1,000 Homes and Businesses

At least one person has died in the wind-driven blaze

Mark Shaw

December 31, 2021

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Property loss from the 6,000-acre blaze is dubbed by officials as the worst in state history.

Safety

Texas Crane Accident Problems Persisted in 2021

OSHA penalty records blame operators for more fatal mishaps

Richard Korman

December 29, 2021

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OSHA records describe alleged errors in crane assemblies.

Clean Energy Technology

Utility Pushes U.K.'s First Big Pumped Storage Hydro Project in 30 Years

Peter Reina

December 29, 2021

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Bechtel, Webuild, Strabag and Dragados are among bidders for the $1.3B, 1.5-GW Coire Glas project in Scotland, but project revenue uncertainties remain.