Urban Transit Two Teams Shortlisted for First Phase of $4.3B Calgary Light-Rail Project Richard Korman August 1, 2022 2 Comments The 28-mile-long light-rail line, to be built in multiple phases, represents the largest public works project in city history.Read More
Highway Infrastructure FHWA Releases First Batch of $7.3B in IIJA Resilience Funds Tom Ichniowski July 29, 2022 No Comments States have received another injection of highway funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, with total funding for 2022 at $1.4B.Read More
Companies Ex-Carillion Execs Fined $1M For 'Misleading' Before 2018 Collapse Peter Reina July 29, 2022 No Comments CEO and finance directors "acted recklessly" related to ailing UK firm's true financial condition, a government agency alleged.Read More
Water Infrastructure Senate Approves WRDA Measure With $34B for 30 Army Corps Projects Tom Ichniowski July 28, 2022 No Comments Water Resources Development Act 2022, set to fund flood and hurricane protection, ecosystem restoration, dredging and other projects, passed 93-1.Read More
Senate Deal Breaks Logjam on Billions for Decarbonization and Energy Infrastructure Manchin, Schumer reach agreement to advance nearly $670-billion climate, tax and health care measure Pam McFarland July 28, 2022 No Comments Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) agreed July 27 on bill they say would infuse billions of dollars in energy infrastructure projects and cut U.S. carbon emissions by 40% over the next decade.Read More
Water Resources Draft Impact Report Details Massive Calif. Water Diversion Project Jim Parsons July 28, 2022 No Comments Controversial plan moves forward to build a 45-mile-long tunnel to draw water from the Sacramento River into the state's supply network.Read More
Companies Granite Execs See Light at End of Turnaround Tunnel Richard Korman July 28, 2022 No Comments How much of the company's 'Old Risk Portfolio' remains to be performed?Read More
Labor Regulations Biden Picks Jessica Looman to Head DOL Wage and Hour Division Nominee is the current acting administrator Tom Ichniowski July 28, 2022 No Comments Pick is former construction union and Minnesota state official who is also the division's current acting administrator.Read More
Airports HNTB Designing $770M Des Moines International Airport Terminal James Leggate July 28, 2022 No Comments The airport aims to have more gates in place to meet a projected increase in demand by 2032. Read More
Legislation Congress Passes CHIPS Act With $39B for Semiconductor Plant Construction James Leggate July 28, 2022 No Comments President Biden has said he supports the bill and is expected to sign it into law.Read More