There's a Global Gust in the Offshore Wind Energy Market Mary B. Powers Peter Reina Debra K. Rubin July 24, 2019 No Comments Renewable energy sector advances worldwide as new technology and regional demand add scale—and costs get competitive.Read More
Federal Contracts SBA Hikes Size Thresholds for Firms to Qualify as Small Businesses Tom Ichniowski July 24, 2019 No Comments New minimum is up 8% for most construction categories, 10% for engineering services.Read More
Trump Names Attorney Scalia as Labor Secretary Nominee Tom Ichniowski July 24, 2019 No Comments If the Senate confirms President Trump’s pick to lead the Dept. of Labor, attorney Eugene Scalia, he would face key construction-related issues.Read More
Construction Workforce House Passes Bill to Aid Ailing Multiemployer Pension Plans Tom Ichniowski July 24, 2019 No Comments UPDATE 7/26/19: House approves bill to create a federal loan program to help plans in distressed condition.Read More
Surety Guarantees Report: Bonds on Big Projects Often Fall Short of Full Contract Value Scott Van Voorhis July 24, 2019 No Comments Why owners of large, complex design-build projects are taking on more risk.Read More
Highway Infrastructure Senate Panel Aims for Highway Bill Vote by August Break Tom Ichniowski July 23, 2019 No Comments UPDATE 7/23/19: Environment and Public Works Chairman Barrasso plans Aug. 1 committee vote on five-year bill.Read More
Renewable Energy NY Makes Long-Awaited Record Offshore Wind Power Awards Debra K. Rubin July 18, 2019 4 Comments 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. Read More
Federal Construction Trump Seeks Further Buy-American Boost for Steel Tom Ichniowski July 16, 2019 No Comments Executive order calls for lower minimum content percentage for determining whether a product is foreign.Read More
Federal Builders Miss in Contract Change Oversight Debra K. Rubin July 10, 2019 No Comments U.S. watchdog says Army Corps of Engineers and GSA HQ may overlook cost red flags for project contracting staff and firms.Read More
Construction Workforce Construction Job Gains Rose in June, Jobless Rate Picture Mixed Tom Ichniowski July 5, 2019 No Comments Construction added 21,000 jobs in June, up from gain of 5,000 the previous month.Read More
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