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Power Construction

US Needs to Double Grid Building Pace for Climate Change Law Benefits

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin

October 2, 2022

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Princeton report sees 2.3% annual capacity growth compared to current 1% to link growing clean energy resources, but unclear permit reforms and project approval authority are key hurdles; DOE seeks input in using Defense Production Act authority to boost component manufacture and supply.

Climate Adaptation

Foundation Geothermal Energy Works, Australia Subway Test Shows

Peter Reina

September 30, 2022

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Plastic water-filled pipes feeding heat exchangers cast into 130-ft-deep shaft retaining walls of Melbourne train station project were effective, researchers say.

Water Quality

Flint Misses Lead Line Replacement Deadline, But Work Nears Finish

James Leggate

September 30, 2022

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Officials awarded new contract to Lakeshore Global Corp. in August to complete the years-long water supply project.

Executive News

ARTBA Names WSP Exec Paula Hammond as Its First Woman Chair

Tom Ichniowski

September 29, 2022

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The former head of the Washington State Dept. of Transportation, now a senior executive at WSP USA, chairs the American Road & Transportation Builders Association for 2022-2023.

Federal Funding

Biden Signs Stopgap Spending Bill, Government Shutdown Averted

Bill funds federal agencies through Dec. 16.

Tom Ichniowski

September 29, 2022

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The bill funds federal agencies through Dec. 16.

Disaster Response

Work Begins to Assess Damage Caused by Hurricane Ian

Efforts are underway to restore power and clear roads, especially in Southwest Florida

Derek Lacey

September 29, 2022

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The Category 4 storm had a devastating impact on much of southwest Florida, after it made landfall near Fort Myers on Sept. 28.

Coastal Resilience

Army Corps Proposes $53B NY-NJ Harbor Barrier Plan

James Leggate

September 29, 2022

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Proposed infrastructure is intended to manage future coastal storm risks in and around New York City.

Pulse: Project News for the Week of October 3, 2022

September 29, 2022

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Project news from Dodge Data & Analytics.

Infrastructure Social Inequity Is Focus of Climate Week

Pam McFarland

Mary B. Powers

September 29, 2022

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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called out the world’s largest emitters to do their part to reduce carbon emissions in kicking off the 77th session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York City.

Legislation

California Laws Could Create as Many as 150,000 Construction Jobs

Stephanie Loder

September 28, 2022

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two pieces of legislation that could create more than 100,000 construction jobs and make it easier to build on commercial land.