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Information Technology

ConstructSecure Raises $96M, Plans Sustainability Risk Management Product

Jonathan Barnes

February 10, 2022

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A platform for assessing contractor risk factors will now add sustainability as a criteria.

Energy Transition

European Nuclear Fusion Pilot Project Sets Big Power Record

Peter Reina

February 9, 2022

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ITER project researchers generated 59 megajoules of sustained energy, averaging 11 MW over five seconds, breaking a previous record by a factor of three

Bridge Collapse

NTSB Outlines Pittsburgh Bridge Structure Specifics, Finding Collapse Cause Will Take Months

PennDOT announces selection of team to rebuild fallen Fern Hollow Bridge

Tom Ichniowski

February 7, 2022

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PennDOT picks HDR-Swank Construction team for rebuild of fallen bridge.

Infrastructure

Corps Project to Deepen Mississippi River Heads Toward Final Phase

C.J. Schexnayder

February 7, 2022

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Ship channel's $238-million dredging project passed a key milestone last month as ships began using a new 48-ft draft standard; last phase will relocate or deepen up to six utility pipelines in the remaining 30 miles to Baton Rouge.

Clean Energy Construction

Canada Energy Giant's $650M Acquisition Boosts Its US Renewables Niche

Scott Van Voorhis

February 6, 2022

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Brookfield Asset Management is set to add 20 GW of solar and battery storage project potential in buying Virginia-based Urban Grid, but sector faces growing hurdles in grid connectivity and supply chain.

Legislation

House Passes $52B Chipmaking Bill With Contentious Provisions

Lawmakers must negotiate in conference with Senate on final legislation

James Leggate

February 4, 2022

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Contractors oppose changes affecting collective bargaining and tariffs.

Government

Biden Mandates Project Labor Agreements on Large Federal Projects

Executive order raises ire from some construction groups, praise from unions

Bruce Buckley

February 4, 2022

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Order applies to all construction projects valued at more than $35 million.

Energy

Tariffs Extended on Solar Panels, But Concession to Contractors Made

Exclusion of double-sided units will boost utility-grade solar farms and other installations

Jeff Yoders

February 4, 2022

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President Joe Biden extends Trump administration tariffs by four years, but also eases terms to exclude a panel technology used on utility-grade solar projects.