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Infrastructure Funding

Utah’s Budget Surplus Will Give State Transportation Projects $1B Boost

March 12, 2021

From highways to rail lines to new parks, Utah legislators offer state projects one-time cash infusions from a robust budget surplus.

Coronavirus & Construction

AGC Survey: Chaotic Supply Chain, Worker Shortages Still Plague Contractors a Year Into Pandemic

52% of contractors say they've experienced a delay due to a shortage of materials, equipment or parts

Jeff Yoders

March 11, 2021

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AGC leaders caution against picket rule changes due to House-passed PRO Act.

Construction Workforce

Labor Dept. Seeks to Cancel Two Trump Administration Rules

Tom Ichniowski

March 11, 2021

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Agency targets employee-classification and joint-employer rules.

Architect of the Capitol Backs 'Targeted' Fencing for Iconic Building

Justin Rice

March 11, 2021

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J. Brett Blanton told Congress he seeks a $67-million budget increase to maintain and secure the Capitol complex.

Companies

New Terms in Global Water Giant Veolia's $13.1B Bid for Rival

Debra K. Rubin

Scott Van Voorhis

March 11, 2021

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French operations of target Suez would be sold later to Meridiam; meanwhile, Canada energy player Brookfield Infrastructure Partners sticks to $5.7B hostile bid for natural gas transporter Inter-Pipeline.

Coronavirus Relief

Biden Signs Sweeping $1.9T Relief Bill, Includes Aid for Multiemployer Pensions

Tom Ichniowski

March 11, 2021

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Bill signs bill with little fanfare at White House, with larger event scheduled for Friday.

Bid Process Begins for West Seattle Bridge Final Phase

Tim Newcomb

March 11, 2021

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High-rise crossing has been closed for a year due to cracks.

$1B Gas Pipeline State Land Seizure Battle Gets High Court Review

Mary B. Powers

March 10, 2021

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Despite appeals court denial, Justice Dept. says U.S. has authority to take land for PennEast and other pipe projects; NJ decision will have national implications.