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Energy Construction

Sen. Manchin Unveils Project Permit Reform Legislation

September 22, 2022

Senate consideration of the proposal included in a stopgap spending bill was a condition the West Virginia Democrat won for his support of the $369B climate funding package President Joe Biden signed in August.

Infrastructure Act

Senate Panel Examines IIJA Highway Programs' Rollout

Tom Ichniowski

September 21, 2022

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While highway funding and formula-distributed funds in the Infrastructure Act have gotten good reviews, Republicans find fault with how FHWA is carrying out discretionary programs.

Transportation

Officials See Much Work Ahead for New York City's Infrastructure

State, local officials cite progress in maintaining aging structures

September 20, 2022

State, local officials cite progress in maintaining aging structures and transforming the car culture.

Technology

US DOT Opens Competitions for Two Tech Grant Programs

Infrastructure funding law created the larger of the programs

Tom Ichniowski

September 20, 2022

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Grant funding for the technology-related programs will total approximately $800 million over five years.

Transportation

Big NY, NJ Infrastructure Projects Advance With Renewed Momentum

September 19, 2022

Regional agency and firm officials offered updates on major transportation capital projects, addressing pressing issues on procurement, project delivery and politics

Infrastructure Act

EV Charger Funding Plans From 35 States OK'd by US DOT, DOE

Approvals for remaining state plans are expected by Sept. 30

Tom Ichniowski

September 17, 2022

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Federal approvals allow states to tap $900 million from the U.S. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Government Construction

Years-Late Embassy Project Prompts Call for More Congressional Oversight

The much-delayed U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan expected to come in $131M over budget

James Leggate

September 15, 2022

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U.S. embassy compound project in Turkmenistan violated a local rule, causing lengthy delays and $131-million cost overrun, lawmaker says.

Transportation Infrastructure

US DOT Picks Winners for $1.5B in INFRA Grants

IIJA boosted INFRA funding by 50%

Tom Ichniowski

September 15, 2022

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The U.S. Dept. of Transportation has awarded $1.5 billion for 26 freight and highway infrastructure projects in the latest round of its seven-year-old Infrastructure for Rebuilding America grants program.

Highway Infrastructure

FHWA Nominee Bhatt Quizzed About Infrastructure Act Implementation

Tom Ichniowski

September 14, 2022

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Shailen P. Bhatt, President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Federal Highway Administration, got through his Senate confirmation hearing with strong support and no visible signs of opposition.