Transit-oriented Development HUD, DOT Change Guidance to Promote Office-to-Residential Conversions New language allows some housing initiatives to apply for loans and other funding Jeff Yoders October 27, 2023 No Comments The Biden administration is trying to incentivize an increase of affordable housing in underused commercial buildings.Read More
Water and Dams White House Seeks $310M To Fix Critical San Diego Wastewater Plant James Leggate October 27, 2023 No Comments If approved by Congress, added funds for upgrade would prevent and reduce sewage flows and contamination in southern California.Read More
Construction Legislation New House Speaker Johnson Outlines Proposed Legislative Road Map Tom Ichniowski October 26, 2023 No Comments Louisiana Republican is seen as well-versed on military construction issues but voted "no" on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.Read More
Aviation Infrastructure Senate Unanimously Confirms Whitaker to Lead FAA Tom Ichniowski October 24, 2023 No Comments New leader will oversee multi-billion-dollar infrastructure program.Read More
Legal AECOM to Pay $11.8M to Settle Hurricane Katrina False Claims Case James Leggate October 24, 2023 No Comments An AECOM employee allegedly filed inflated disaster recovery applications for educational institutions impacted by the 2005 hurricane.Read More
Legal Teams To Retrofit Hawaii Multifamily Housing for Accessibility James Leggate October 24, 2023 No Comments The Dept. of Justice alleged violations of the Fair Housing Act regarding accessibility requirements. Read More
Transportation Infrastructure House Panel Spotlights Highway Trust Fund's Looming Woes Tom Ichniowski October 18, 2023 No Comments CBO estimates $241B trust fund shortfall for 2024-2033, assuming no revenue increase and spending hikes to reflect inflation.Read More
Natural Gas Infrastructure NJ Utility Earmarks $902M to Upgrade Aging State Gas Lines Stephanie Loder October 17, 2023 No Comments The PSE&G upgrade program now extends two years to replace 400 miles of aging steel and cast iron lines. Read More
Construction Technology US DOT Seeks to Award $5.1M to Develop Advanced Digital Tools for Transit Projects Prospective platform must manage transit infrastructure through its entire lifecycle Tom Ichniowski October 16, 2023 No Comments Applicants can include transit authorities, state and local government agencies, academic institutions and other organizations.Read More
Workforce GAO: Agencies Must Better Monitor Contractor E-Verify Compliance Mary B. Powers October 16, 2023 No Comments Federal contractors misusing the system or rejected from its use also should face suspension or debarment proceedings, government watchdog agency suggests.Read More