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COVID-19 and Construction

OSHA Pulls Vaccine Mandate, But Will Propose as a Rule

Contractors, business groups applaud rescinding the mandate, but seek more input on industry-specific regulations

January 25, 2022

Rulemaking process starts Jan. 26, with industry groups applauding rescind but seeking more input on construction-specific regulations.

A rendering of The Beat, a mixed-use project on the site of the former Boston Globe facility

Sustainability

Mass. Commission Tackles How to Decarbonize Buildings

A 22-member panel has 10 months to deliver recommendations on how to meet obligations set by climate bill signed in March

Scott Van Voorhis

January 25, 2022

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What to do about natural gas will be one of the biggest challenges facing a new state-appointed commission on decarbonizing the building sector in the Bay State.

Dams

Collaboration Yields Funds for Dam Safety and Upgrades

Groups often at cross-purposes find common ground in funding hydropower projects

Pam McFarland

January 24, 2022

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Hydropower sector participants usually at odds—industry firms, dam safety groups and environmental advocates—now are finding common ground in project funding and new legislation.

Manufacturing

Intel's $20B 'Mega-Site' Is Latest Effort to Boost US Chip-Making

Jim Parsons

January 24, 2022

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Company estimates a $100-billion full build-out of the 1,000-acre site near Columbus, Ohio.

Government

NY Gov. Sets Industry Advisory Council to Fix Public Contracts Process

Panel, to include contractors and labor, will recommend revised rules on retainage, MWBE, other issues

James Leggate

January 21, 2022

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Contractor, labor and other members will be named in 60 days, with recommended changes due in one year in four specific areas of state public contracting.

Power Construction

US Court Questions 102-Mile Transmission Project Over River Crossing

Mary B. Powers

January 20, 2022

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Federal judge allows construction for now on $492M Wisconsin-to-Iowa line in opponent challenge, but chides utilities and agencies over Mississippi River crossing permit flaws. Project, set to carry western renewable energy to markets, has support from one Wisconsin non-profit.

COVID-19 and Construction

DOJ Defends Federal Contractor Vaccine Order to Atlanta Appeals Court

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin

January 19, 2022

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Attorneys tell court in Jan. 18 brief that mandate is legal under US procurement law to insure "economical and efficient" contracting, but Cincinnati appeals court panel rejected argument on Jan. 5, despite strong dissent from Chief Justice. That court also is weighing merits of OSHA vaccine rule for large contractors, not in effect now under new US Supreme Court order.

Water Infrastructure

Corps Spells Out Billions in Infrastructure Act Allocations

Tom Ichniowski

January 19, 2022

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Everglades restoration program receives the largest allotment of roughly $1.1 billion.

Infrastructure

Calif., Baltimore, Milwaukee Water Projects Win $688M in EPA Loans

WIFIA funds support treatment and stormwater improvement projects

James Leggate

January 19, 2022

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US Environmental Protection Agency says it will provide $7.4 billion this year to State Revolving Funds for water infrastructure projects.

Rendering of Massey Tunnel shows cars driving on a multilane road, a concrete barrier in the center separates the directions. In the background is a blue sky, mountain tops and trees.

Canada Infrastructure

$3.3B George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project Near Vancouver Moves Forward

Tim Newcomb

January 19, 2022

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Supporting construction projects have begun, as part of major effort to replace the 62-year-old structure.

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OSHA Pulls Vaccine Mandate, But Will Propose as a Rule

Mass. Commission Tackles How to Decarbonize Buildings

Collaboration Yields Funds for Dam Safety and Upgrades

Intel's $20B 'Mega-Site' Is Latest Effort to Boost US Chip-Making

NY Gov. Sets Industry Advisory Council to Fix Public Contracts Process

US Court Questions 102-Mile Transmission Project Over River Crossing

DOJ Defends Federal Contractor Vaccine Order to Atlanta Appeals Court

Corps Spells Out Billions in Infrastructure Act Allocations

Calif., Baltimore, Milwaukee Water Projects Win $688M in EPA Loans

$3.3B George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project Near Vancouver Moves Forward

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