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Climate Change Mitigation

Will World Leaders in Egypt 'Deliver on Climate Promises Made'?

COP27 focus shifts from negotiations to 'hard work' of enacting policies to address climate problems, says one observer

Pam McFarland

November 8, 2022

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Focus of COP 27 event in Sharm El-Sheikh has shifted from negotiations to 'hard work' of implementing policies.

Contract Awards

Skanska Wins $167M Rehabilitation of NYC's Williamsburg Bridge

Justin Rice

November 7, 2022

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Skanska is working on several other significant infrastructure projects in the region, in addition to the Williamsburg Bridge rehab.

Southeast Construction News

Toll Bridge Owner Sues ALDOT Over Plans for New Gulf Coast Bridge

Derek Lacey

November 7, 2022

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Alabama Dept. of Transportation plan is a deliberate attempt to hurt its business, says company operating a local toll bridge

Professional Practice

Teaming Agreements, Collaboration Are Best for Design-Build

Aileen Cho

November 6, 2022

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Design-Build Institute of America conference experts emphasize transparency, trust and teamwork

Energy Infrastructure

US Dept. of Energy Deploys $1.5B to Upgrade National Labs

Tom Ichniowski

November 5, 2022

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Of 13 national laboratories receiving funding in new climate bill rollout, Oak Ridge National Lab will get the largest allocation.

Nuclear Energy

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

Scott Van Voorhis

Mary B. Powers

November 4, 2022

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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.