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Watchdog Accuses Architect of the Capitol of Ethics Violations

November 3, 2022

Inspector General report found J. Brett Blanton and his family misused government vehicles, driving them on errands and vacations unrelated to his work.

Construction Diversity

Will High Court Alter Affirmative Action in University Admissions?

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

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin

November 1, 2022

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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

Legal

New Jersey Contractor Pays $400K to Settle False DBE Credit

James Leggate

November 1, 2022

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C. Abbonizio Contractors Inc. and its president agreed to settlement resolving alleged disadvantaged business enterprise subcontract claim on a state highway project.

Workforce

Effort Launched to Add 1 Million US Tradeswomen in Decade

Doug Puppel

Debra K. Rubin

November 1, 2022

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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.

Federal Funds

US DOT Selects Winners of $703M in Port Infrastructure Grants

Tom Ichniowski

October 28, 2022

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Alaska wins the most funds, while California gets the most grants.

Natural Disasters

Decade After Superstorm Sandy, NYC Region Still Builds Up Resilience

James Leggate

October 28, 2022

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New York City has spent about 75% of its Sandy recovery funds, but officials say they will need more to protect against future regional impacts from storms and sea level rise.

Water

Michigan AG Appeals Dismissal of Flint Charges Against Officials

Prosecution team argues 'valid warrants' despite state Supreme Court's decision to dismiss charges against defendants

Jeff Yoders

October 28, 2022

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Michigan Solicitor General's Flint prosecution team is appealing a judge's decision to dismiss criminal charges against state officials accused of neglect leading to the Flint water crisis.

Clean Energy Construction

NJ Awards $1B in Key Offshore Wind-Linked Transmission Upgrades

Mary B. Powers

October 28, 2022

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State officials select plans for onshore-only grid expansion, eyeing later 'backbone' projects at sea using federal funds, as New England regulator rejects developer requests for project review pause due to claimed need to renegotiate power supply deal

Bridge Construction

Kokosing-McLean JV Wins Chesapeake Bay Bridge Contract

Tom Ichniowski

October 27, 2022

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GMP of $140M for redecking project is below engineers' estimate.

Clean Energy Construction

Maine Judge Nixes $1B Hydropower Project Restart for Now

Johanna Knapschaefer

October 26, 2022

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Decision to lift earlier construction injunction on Central Maine Power project won't come until after end of 2023 trial on developer's 'vested rights.'

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Government
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Watchdog Accuses Architect of the Capitol of Ethics Violations

Will High Court Alter Affirmative Action in University Admissions?

New Jersey Contractor Pays $400K to Settle False DBE Credit

Effort Launched to Add 1 Million US Tradeswomen in Decade

US DOT Selects Winners of $703M in Port Infrastructure Grants

Decade After Superstorm Sandy, NYC Region Still Builds Up Resilience

Michigan AG Appeals Dismissal of Flint Charges Against Officials

NJ Awards $1B in Key Offshore Wind-Linked Transmission Upgrades

Kokosing-McLean JV Wins Chesapeake Bay Bridge Contract

Maine Judge Nixes $1B Hydropower Project Restart for Now

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