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Pickup Truck Review

Ford's Battery-Powered F-150 Lightning Pickup Brings the Thunder

August 25, 2022

Raise the hood on the latest Ford pickup, and you’re bound to notice something is missing. Namely the internal combustion engine.

Construction Economics for August 29, 2022

August 25, 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

Energy Construction

Kiewit Hired as EPC for Fire-Damaged Freeport Gas Terminal Fix

Mary B. Powers

August 24, 2022

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Contractor will restore giant Texas LNG complex to meet targets again delayed—now November for partial reopening and full operation in March 2023.

Editorial

No More Excuses for Confusion on Design Authority

ENR Editorial Board

August 24, 2022

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The latest ENR editorial comments on recent major disputes over authority for project design and quality control.

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.