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CDC: Worksite Vaccinations Not Under Consideration

Construction workers may have to stand in line with everyone else

January 12, 2021

While the potential exists to roll out the vaccine at jobsites, the Centers for Disease Control is not considering that distribution at this time.

Three of Four Shortlisted Teams Move Ahead on Big Maryland Highway P3

Jim Parsons

January 11, 2021

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It's not clear why one team opted out of competition for the estimated $11 billion I-270/Beltway expansion in a major commuter corridor outside Washington, D.C.

EPA Can't Evade Enviro Firm's $2.7M Cleanup Site Pay Claim, US Court Says

Mary B. Powers

January 10, 2021

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Federal appeals panel orders lower court to restore August Mack Environmental's compensation bid, rejected on a technicality.

Construction Workforce

Construction's December Jobless Rate Jumps Despite 51K Job Gain

Tom Ichniowski

January 8, 2021

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Nonresidential building was only construction segment that shed jobs last month.

Building Safety

Bedlam at US Capitol Renews Debate Over Permanent Security Fence

Justin Rice

January 7, 2021

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What fence or barrier should protect the US Senate and House of Representatives?

Giant US Nuke Waste 'Vit' Plant Wraps Initial Construction

Tim Newcomb

January 7, 2021

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Epic Bechtel project to vitrify Hanford site toxics into glass logs moves plant focused on volume of less-contaminated wastes to next phases.

Industry Groups Decry Jan. 6 Riot; DOT Chief Chao Steps Down in Protest

Aileen Cho

Pam Radtke Russell

January 7, 2021

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As Transportation Secretary Chao resigns, some call on President Trump to step down or for the Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment.

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh Is Tapped as U.S. Labor Secretary

Scott Van Voorhis

January 7, 2021

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Labor union leaders hailed selection of the former construction union exec, as Biden aims to fulfill his promise of being a pro-labor president.

Construction Economics

AGC: 2021 Outlook Muted as Pandemic Delays, Cancels Projects

Only 35% of firms plan to add workers; 24% plan reductions

Jeff Yoders

January 7, 2021

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AGC survey of 1,300 member firms shows most contractors expect demand for new construction to fall in 2021.

Water

STORM Law Creates Resilience Revolving Disaster Funds

Law signed by President Trump Gives FEMA Ability to Grant Money to States, Tribal Governments for Disaster Mitigation

Annemarie Mannion

January 7, 2021

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STORM Act becomes law, authorizing FEMA to grant money to states for resilience revolving loan funds but $200-million appropriation to fund it doesn't start until 2022.