Superfund Still Struggling at 40 Corinne Grinapol Pam McFarland December 10, 2020 No Comments Declining funding, inconsistent policies and changing administrations hamper federal program to clean up nation’s most polluted sitesRead More
Companies AECOM Civil Building Unit Sale Follows Power Exit; Three Execs Join Firm's Board Debra K. Rubin December 10, 2020 No Comments Shimmick unit will have private equity owner; Bowman Consulting deal to buy MEP Engineer KTA will close in early JanuaryRead More
Coronavirus and Construction Update: SBA Issues New PPP Guidance After AGC Sues Contractor group also challenged OMB on legality of loan-forgiveness eligibility questionnaire Tom Ichniowski December 9, 2020 One Comment Contractor group challenges legality of loan-forgiveness eligibility questionnaire and process for developing it.Read More
Canada Energy Demand Decline Outlook Stirs Project Debates Scott Van Voorhis December 9, 2020 No Comments Officials grapple with climate change push but pipelines move forwardRead More
Government Ethics Illinois State Senator Linked to Asphalt Investigation Dies Jeff Yoders December 8, 2020 No Comments Sandoval was cooperating with federal prosecutors on several investigations.Read More
Bidders for Aborted Honolulu Rail P3 Are Finally Revealed Jim Parsons December 8, 2020 No Comments City officials now must decide how to fund and build the estimated $1.4B, four-mile lasr section of the light-rail line.Read More
Water Infrastructure House Passes $9.9B WRDA Bill, Sending Measure to Senate Legislation is product of a bipartisan, bicameral deal Tom Ichniowski December 7, 2020 One Comment The new bill would focus exclusively on Corps of Engineers projects, providing no funding for construction of public clean-water facilities.Read More
Federal Procurement Ethics Defense Dept. IG: White House Email Stonewall Stalls Border Wall Contract Probe Mary B. Powers Debra K. Rubin December 7, 2020 One Comment Months-long DOD review of 'executive privilege' stops audit of $400M Fisher Sand & Gravel construction award, watchdog tells Congress; Corps won't release executive branch emailsRead More
Construction Workforce Construction Adds 27,000 Jobs in November, But Jobless Rate Worsens Tom Ichniowski December 4, 2020 No Comments Residential construction showed stronger jobs increases than nonresidential categories.Read More
Companies Consultant Golder Set to Be Newest WSP Unit in Announced $1.14B Deal Debra K. Rubin December 3, 2020 No Comments Design giant's purchase of leading environmental expert firm will boost its position and client base as climate change drives market.Read More