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Power Construction

US Court Questions 102-Mile Transmission Project Over River Crossing

January 20, 2022

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.

Associations

Quintana de Uña Takes Reins as CEO of Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat

Former CEO and 2016 ENR Newsmaker Wood becomes the nonprofit's president

January 19, 2022

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Javier Quintana de Uña has begun his tenure as CEO of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.

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Toxic Cleanup

EPA Coal Ash Cleanup Rule Changes Send Utilities, Agencies Back to Drawing Board

Corinne Grinapol

January 18, 2022

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Agency said it will deny three utility extensions for unlined pond compliance over groundwater pollution risks, as part of larger agency push to strengthen regulation of power plant residuals disposal and facilities with improper storage.

Environment

Biden Administration Sets Framework to Fund $4.7B US Orphan Well Cleanup

Federal task force will prioritize abandoned oil-gas wells that pose most risk to environment, public health

Pam McFarland

January 18, 2022

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Infrastructure law funds will go to states, tribes to close and remediate abandoned oil and gas sites under new interagency government program

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Transportation Conference

Hope, and Trepidation, for DC Event Attendees on Infrastructure Fund Flow

Equity, technology, and efficiency was also on the agenda at TRB meeting

Aileen Cho

Jim Parsons

January 17, 2022

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Transportation Research Board attendance was down as US COVID-19 cases rose, but participants spoke volumes about efforts underway and risks ahead to wisely spend billions coming to the sector.

Safety

The Unseen Fatal Demolition Accidents of 2021

Unplanned jobsite collapses and accidental falls continue to kill workers

Richard Korman

Jonathan Barnes

January 17, 2022

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Many fatal demolition accidents recorded by OSHA involved sudden losses of support.

Lessons Learned From Highly Innovative Mass Timber Projects

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This webinar will provide insights from green building leaders involved in mass timber projects that are either under construction or recently completed. Participants will gain valuable knowledge from real-world examples where innovative design and construction strategies have been implanted to meet sustainability goals.

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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

Quintana de Uña Takes Reins as CEO of Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat

EPA Coal Ash Cleanup Rule Changes Send Utilities, Agencies Back to Drawing Board

Biden Administration Sets Framework to Fund $4.7B US Orphan Well Cleanup

Hope, and Trepidation, for DC Event Attendees on Infrastructure Fund Flow

The Unseen Fatal Demolition Accidents of 2021

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