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President Biden visits with officials in Surfside, Fla.

Failures

Structural Concerns Hamper Champlain Towers Rescue Efforts as Likely Demolition Looms

Town of Surfside, Fla., considers delicate demolition of standing tower section

July 1, 2021

After rescue operations were halted for most of July 1, officials say they are proceeding toward a likely demolition of the Champlain Towers structure.

Infrastructure Legislation

House Approves $715B Transportation and Water Infrastructure Bill

Tom Ichniowski

July 1, 2021

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It's unclear how the new package might mesh with the Biden-Senate bipartisan group framework.

Pandemic Ethics

Judge Sentences Roofing Contractor Owner in Florida PPP Fraud Case

Richard Korman

July 1, 2021

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The owner of Target Roofing & Sheet Metal reportedly requested an additional month in his prison term to qualify for substance abuse treatment.

Transit

High-Speed Rail Advocates Optimistic About Prospects

Jim Parsons

July 1, 2021

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Focused funding program, private investment are touted as key to development.

Clean Energy

Work Starts on World's First $1B Clean Energy Island in North Sea

Peter Reina

July 1, 2021

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The P3 artificial offshore wind power hub would distribute 3 GW to several countries in its first phase, with scaleup to 10GW envisioned, say its Danish developers.

Opinion: Will The Florida Condo Collapse Remind Americans of Their Aging Infrastructure?

Richard Korman

July 1, 2021

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Champlain Towers is a flashing red light about the expiration date having passed on much of the constructed environment.

2021 2Q Cost Report: Supply Issues Persist Even as Lumber, Other Prices Stabilize

Jeff Yoders

July 1, 2021

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While price increases in softwood lumber have pushed new home costs higher due to homebuilders’ extensive use of the material, estimators for all other building types have felt the pinch as well.

2021 2Q Cost Report: Residential Sector Continues to Lead Economic Recovery

Alisa Zevin

July 1, 2021

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As the COVID-19 pandemic recedes in the U.S. and restrictions on work and other interactions are lifted, the construction sector’s rebound is underway, with some markets bouncing back faster than others, analysts say.

Maine Lawmakers Resume Action to Shift Grid Control to State

Johanna Knapschaefer

June 30, 2021

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Consumer owned power utility would buy out private providers, if measure passes and is not vetoed, with possible impact on $1B transmission line project; governor has been skeptical in public statements.

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Safety

NYC Buildings Chief Shuts 322 Jobsites, Seeks 'Culture of Accountability'

Stephanie Loder

June 30, 2021

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Safety sweeps in June prompted closures, as Commissioner Melanie La Rocca touts "zero tolerance," and agency issues new multi-year analysis of injuries and deaths.