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Nuclear Energy

Bank Invests $700M to Build Canada's First Small Nuclear Reactor

November 4, 2022

First 300-MW modular facility in Ontario, to be built at site of existing 3,500-MW nuclear plant, may cost billions; US power producer TVA also will use GE Hitachi BWRX-300 design in up to 20 SMRs.

Aerial view of a neighborhood with palm trees, white roofs, cars and areas in which the road is covered by floodwater

Disaster Relief

Puerto Rico Gains EPA Post-Hurricane Disaster Recovery Funds

Effort is part of agency program to target investment for traditionally underserved communities

Pam McFarland

November 4, 2022

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US Environmental Protection Agency details plans to address environmental infrastructure problems in underserved communities following Hurricanes Fiona and Maria.

Design

SOM-Selldorf Picked for Latest Hirshhorn Museum Upgrade

James Leggate

November 4, 2022

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The Smithsonian museum on the National Mall in Washington, originally designed by SOM in the 1970s, is undergoing a three-stage upgrade and expansion as visitor numbers grow.

Construction Workforce

Signs of Tight Labor Market as Construction Industry Adds Only 1,000 Jobs in October

Tom Ichniowski

November 4, 2022

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Gains in buildings construction slightly exceed losses among specialty trade contractors.

Sports Venues

Gilbane-Turner JV Wins $1.4B Buffalo Bills Stadium Project

James Leggate

November 4, 2022

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The 1.35-million-sq-ft football stadium would seat about 60,000 people starting in the 2026 season.

Bridges

DOT, Flatiron-Dragados Resolve Corpus Christi Bridge Design Issue

Additional safety concerns are expected to be addressed

James Leggate

November 3, 2022

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Work on the bridge towers remains suspended, but the contractor will begin remobilizing cranes this month with officials anticipating full dispute resolution.

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Energy Construction

Texas Fire Marshal Details Cause of Blaze at Still Shut Freeport LNG Site

Mary B. Powers

November 3, 2022

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Major Texas gas export facility, closed since June, sticks to partial opening date this month but won't discuss status and scope of Kiewit repair work.

Government

Watchdog Accuses Architect of the Capitol of Ethics Violations

James Leggate

November 3, 2022

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Inspector General report found J. Brett Blanton and his family misused government vehicles, driving them on errands and vacations unrelated to his work.