Amtrak Will Redevelop Baltimore Penn Station Despite COVID-19 Impacts Stephanie Loder May 1, 2020 No Comments The $90-million project will continue despite large drops seen in 2020 for U.S. rail line's ridership, revenue and earnings due to the pandemic. Read More
Environment UPDATE: 17 States Sue to Derail New Trump Clean Water Rule Tom Ichniowski May 1, 2020 One Comment Litigation heats up with states' lawsuit following similar filings by environmental groups in other courts.Read More
Coronavirus and Construction California Counties Detail Work Resumption Rules, But Questions Remain Erica Berardi May 1, 2020 No Comments With all construction set to start May 4, new required safety protocols for seven Bay Area counties still have unclear and confusing details.Read More
Norway Cement Plant Moves Forward on Carbon Capture Peter Reina May 1, 2020 No Comments Construction of the plant could begin as early as January.Read More
Infrastructure Army Names New Head of Corps of Engineers Military Programs Tom Ichniowski May 1, 2020 No Comments North Atlantic Div. commander Milhorn named Corps deputy commanding general for military and international operations.Read More
U.S. Dept. of Commerce Reports Increase in March Construction Spending Alisa Zevin May 1, 2020 No Comments Spending rates increased in both private and public sectors.Read More
Coronavirus and Construction New 'Paycheck Protection' Loan Guidelines Worry Contractors Tom Ichniowski May 1, 2020 No Comments AGC CEO cites "severe and urgent" concerns, urges Treasury Secretary to revise new PPP guidance.Read More
Engineering and Construction Costs Fall for First Time Since 2016, Key Index Shows Alisa Zevin April 30, 2020 No Comments Economic impacts of COVID-19 response spurred big drop in EPC costs, says IHS Markit survey.Read More
Temporary Concrete Plant Approved for Amazon's HQ2 Resident group petitions for work to be halted during COVID-19 stay-at-home order Stephanie Loder April 30, 2020 One Comment Amazon received approval for a temporary concrete batch facility for its $2.5-billion Virginia headquarters.Read More
New Orleans Prepared To Issue Hard Rock Demolition Permit Autumn Cafiero Giusti April 30, 2020 No Comments The city approved the plan to bring the precarious top floors down in a standard demolition.Read More