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2022 Midterm Elections

Senate, House Majorities Unclear, But Signals Seen for New Congress

Tom Ichniowski

Pam McFarland

November 9, 2022

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Industry observers expect slim majority and divided government but key legislation should stay intact.

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2022 Midterm Elections

New York State Voters Approve $4.2B Green Infrastructure Bond Measure

Tom Ichniowski

November 9, 2022

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The measure—which will fund efforts including climate change mitigation, flood risk reduction, infrastructure resilience and drinking-water protection—also includes a prevailing wage requirement.

Election 2022

Bonds Win Big, Special Taxes Lose at Southeastern Ballot Boxes

Derek Lacey

November 9, 2022

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Voters in several North Carolina counties approved nearly $2 billion in bonds, while special transportation taxes failed in Florida.

Companies

Webuild Set to Acquire Australian Contractor Clough Ltd.

Peter Reina

November 8, 2022

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The Italy-based company reached an agreement to buy the firm from South Africa-based Murray & Roberts.

Climate Change Mitigation

Will World Leaders in Egypt 'Deliver on Climate Promises Made'?

COP27 focus shifts from negotiations to 'hard work' of enacting policies to address climate problems, says one observer

Pam McFarland

November 8, 2022

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Focus of COP 27 event in Sharm El-Sheikh has shifted from negotiations to 'hard work' of implementing policies.

Contract Awards

Skanska Wins $167M Rehabilitation of NYC's Williamsburg Bridge

Justin Rice

November 7, 2022

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Skanska is working on several other significant infrastructure projects in the region, in addition to the Williamsburg Bridge rehab.

Southeast Construction News

Toll Bridge Owner Sues ALDOT Over Plans for New Gulf Coast Bridge

Derek Lacey

November 7, 2022

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Alabama Dept. of Transportation plan is a deliberate attempt to hurt its business, says company operating a local toll bridge

Professional Practice

Teaming Agreements, Collaboration Are Best for Design-Build

Aileen Cho

November 6, 2022

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Design-Build Institute of America conference experts emphasize transparency, trust and teamwork

Energy Infrastructure

US Dept. of Energy Deploys $1.5B to Upgrade National Labs

Tom Ichniowski

November 5, 2022

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Of 13 national laboratories receiving funding in new climate bill rollout, Oak Ridge National Lab will get the largest allocation.

Nuclear Energy

Bank Invests $700M to Build Canada's First Small Nuclear Reactor

Mary B. Powers Scott Van Voorhis

November 4, 2022

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First 300-MW modular facility in Ontario, to be built at site of existing 3,500-MW nuclear plant, may cost billions; US power producer TVA also will use GE Hitachi BWRX-300 design in up to 20 SMRs.