Freeport LNG export terminal now targets partial reopening for mid-December, as federal safety agency releases 'root cause analysis' of pipeline explosion.
Parsons Brinckerhoff CEO and chairman between 1990 and 2009, who died Nov. 9, expanded the consultant's transportation niche globally and drove revenue results. The firm now is part of Canada-based design giant WSP Global.
US Environmental Protection Agency tougher rule that would cut emissions 87% below 2005 levels and update a 2021 proposal comes as UN launches a satellite-based system to scale up global efforts to detect and mitigate major emissions sources.
Protestors alleged that Energy Dept. evaluation of the WIPP nuclear disposal site contract winner was 'unreasonable,' but the U.S. Government Accountability Office ruled their claims as "without merit."
Maryland $9B highway toll lanes project is less favored by elected Democratic governor than his Republican predecessor, while new Massachusetts leader vows scrutiny of state transportation systems and re-elections in Calif., NY, Michigan and New Mexico would sustain clean energy strategies
Big companies, tech firms, STEM schools support race component to insure needed workforce diversity and skills; 18 state opponents and conservative court majority pose challenge
Manufacturers, tech firms and other businesses, and STEM schools, support race component to insure workforce diversity and employee skills, but 18 state opponents and conservative court majority challenge
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and others tell construction attendees at record turnout for Tradeswomen Build Nations conference that investment in women is critical to U.S. competitiveness.
Previous 2020 cost of Port Arthur facility award was not disclosed, but speculated at $8B to $9B, as community advocates press legal action for stricter air pollution controls
Neither owner nor contractor disclosed previous 2020 cost of "restated" Port Arthur LNG facility award, with earlier reports suggesting it at between $8 billion and $9 billion—as community advocates press legal action for stricter air pollution controls.