Some 225 trade groups, utilities, contractors, activists and others commented as federal energy regulator starts process to transform U.S. transmission design and expansion, including how best to connect new sources of cleaner energy.
Close to 1,200 ENR poll respondents are more likely than the typical American adult to be vaccinated, but are less likely to support a vaccine mandate.
Chiefs cite evidence of ERM North America opposition to their position and want court-ordered environmental review of oil line water crossing restarted; Corps spokesperson declines comment on any status change
Wage adjustments in settlement, subject to final union and employer approval, would balance disparities between country's east and west regions; giant contractor Hochtief negotiates independent deal with workers
Contractors EllisDon and PCL have a Nov. 1 deadline for employees to get vaccinations, and giant BC Hydro and LNG Canada projects require site worker shots in coming weeks.
Recent analyst reports for design, construction and equipment firms note signs of recovering demand and still solid profit based on reduced expenses, but also warn on overestimating growth
SNC Lavalin, EllisDon and ACS Infrastructure JV is under scrutiny related to a 30-year Confederation Line maintenance contract and design and construction issues, but one transit observer also questions the city's project specifications.