Home » Topics » News

News
RSS

Hawaii Utility Seeks Shovel-Ready Wind Projects To Operate by 2022

January 11, 2017

Utility Hawaiian Electric is looking for shovel-ready utility-scale wind-generation projects on Oahu that could take advantage of the federal investment tax credit.

EPA Awards $3.8B in Grants to 19 Communities for Site Rehab

January 11, 2017

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded grants totaling $3.8 million to 19 U.S. communities in 18 states to plan rehabilitation of brownfields, the agency said on Jan. 5.

ENR Pulse News

Pulse: Project News for the Week of Jan. 16, 2017

Scott Lewis

January 11, 2017

Project News from Dodge Data & Analytics

Energy policy

China Continues Renewable Energy Progress

Wind and solar make impressive gains, but subsidy cuts coming

Saibal Dasgupta

January 8, 2017

China leads the world in photovoltaic capacity, Apple is investing in Chinese wind-power projects and a successful carbon trading pilot program will be scaled up.

Construction Materials

Panel Finds Canadian Softwood Lumber Imports Harm U.S. Producers

After U.S. ITC ruling, next step is Commerce Dept. import duty determination

Tom Ichniowski

January 7, 2017

NAHB is concerned that lumber import restrictions could cut supply and boost prices significantly.

Infrastructure Projects

Study: 40 Projects Promise Big Economic Boosts, But Face Hurdles

Treasury: Lack of funds is key factor holding up most projects

Tom Ichniowski

January 6, 2017

Report says infrastructure projects' capital costs total $330 billion; benefits range from $500 billion to $1 trillion.

Transportation

China Unveils Ambitious High-speed Rail Expansion Plan

Program calls for 10,000 km of additional track in next three years

Saibal Dasgupta

January 6, 2017

The world's longest HSR link, connecting Shanghai and Kumming, began operation Dec. 28.

Construction Workforce

Construction Dec. Jobless Rate Up From Nov., Dips Year Over Year

Industry shed 3,000 jobs vs. Nov. but gained 102,000 since Dec. 2015.

Tom Ichniowski

January 6, 2017

December rate, not seasonally adjusted, increased to 7.4% from November's 5.7% but declined from year-earlier 7.5%.

Israel and China Sign Construction Worker Import Pact

The Israelis will bring in up to 20,000 workers in next few years to cut residential building costs.

January 4, 2017

Israelis will bring in up to 20,000 workers in next few years to cut costs in residential building.

Construction Economics

Construction Nov. Spending Up Slightly From Oct. Level

Census Bureau report also shows 4.1% gain from year-earlier spending figure

Tom Ichniowski

January 3, 2017

Industry economists note that Nov. $1.18-trillion rate was highest since 2006; nonresidential sector's level strongest in eight years.

The latest news and information

#1 Source for Construction News, Data, Rankings, Analysis, and Commentary

JOIN ENR UNLIMITED

Copyright ©2024. All Rights Reserved BNP Media.

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing