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Resilience Revolving Loan Fund Press Conference

House Bill Would Create $100M Disaster-Aid Revolving Loan Fund

Proposal follows recommendations of mayors of Mississippi River cities dealing with flooding

July 26, 2019

Measure proposed by House members from the flood-battered Midwest,would establish a fund to support loans for resilience projects.

Transportation Infrastructure

DOT Picks Winners for $856 Million in New INFRA Grants

Tom Ichniowski

July 25, 2019

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Largest grants, $125 million, go to new Mobile River, Ala., bridge and expanding Baltimore rail tunnel.

FERC To Open Office in Houston to Advance LNG Facility Permitting

Pam Radtke Russell

July 24, 2019

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Companies building new LNG terminals along the Gulf Coast will be getting more service and closer supervision after the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission opens a new office in Houston.

Offshore wind power design and construction

There's a Global Gust in the Offshore Wind Energy Market

July 24, 2019

Renewable energy sector advances worldwide as new technology and regional demand add scale—and costs get competitive.

Federal Contracts

SBA Hikes Size Thresholds for Firms to Qualify as Small Businesses

Tom Ichniowski

July 24, 2019

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New minimum is up 8% for most construction categories, 10% for engineering services.

Trump Names Attorney Scalia as Labor Secretary Nominee

Tom Ichniowski

July 24, 2019

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If the Senate confirms President Trump’s pick to lead the Dept. of Labor, attorney Eugene Scalia, he would face key construction-related issues.

Construction Workforce

House Passes Bill to Aid Ailing Multiemployer Pension Plans

Tom Ichniowski

July 24, 2019

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UPDATE 7/26/19: House approves bill to create a federal loan program to help plans in distressed condition.

Surety Guarantees

Report: Bonds on Big Projects Often Fall Short of Full Contract Value

Scott Van Voorhis

July 24, 2019

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Why owners of large, complex design-build projects are taking on more risk.

Highway Infrastructure

Senate Panel Aims for Highway Bill Vote by August Break

Tom Ichniowski

July 23, 2019

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UPDATE 7/23/19: Environment and Public Works Chairman Barrasso plans Aug. 1 committee vote on five-year bill.

Renewable Energy

NY Makes Long-Awaited Record Offshore Wind Power Awards

Debra K. Rubin

July 18, 2019

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European firms win projects set to deliver 1,700 MW, with millions in added state and developer infrastructure investments, as state enacts more aggressive clean-energy mandates.