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Energy Construction

Developers Cancel $1B PennEast Natural Gas Pipeline

Mary B. Powers

September 27, 2021

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Controversial Pa-NJ project won in Supreme Court but battled local regulators, landowners and environmental groups.

Clean Energy Construction

Offshore Wind Projects Move Forward in Northeast, California

Mary B. Powers

September 26, 2021

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Massachusetts gains new proposals in third bid round for 1,600 MW of added capacity, while state's first project closes on $2.3B of construction finance and feds expand development off New York.

Lake Powell level behind Glen Canyon Dam in August 2021

Drought Could Lower Ariz. Hydro Plant Water Level Below Operating Minimum

James Leggate

September 24, 2021

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Projection for 1.3-GW Glen Canyon plant comes as total US hydropower output to fall 14% in 2021 due to western states' rain shortfall, says US Energy Dept.

$1B PennEast Gas Line May Not Happen, Despite Key Supreme Court Win

Mary B. Powers

September 23, 2021

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Long controversial 120-mile line from Pa. was allowed to seize NJ state land, but now developer is unclear on its schedule or intent to build the project.

P3 Transportation

PennDOT Narrows Search for P3 Partner to Manage Big Bridge Rehab Effort

Jim Parsons

September 22, 2021

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Three teams are shortlisted to submit proposals to design, build, operate and maintain major existing non-tolled interstate bridges under 20- to 30-year concession agreements.

Construction Technology

Inspection Tool FieldGenius Aims to Improve Workflows for Civil Construction

Jeff Rubenstone

September 22, 2021

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FieldGenius from Leica Geosystems brings survey and inspection data from the field directly into InfoTech's Appia, bridging a gap in road inspections that can introduce errors and delays.

High-Profile Interstate Oil Pipelines Face New Project Issues

Mary B. Powers

September 21, 2021

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Line 3 is at risk for Minnesota criminal charge after construction error, as Dakota Access asks US Supreme Court to halt expanded Corps of Engineers environmental review

Washington State DOT workers replace concrete panels on I-5 near Tacoma

Rising Temperatures

Emissions Related to Concrete May Halve by 2050 Even With More Use, Says Study

James Leggate

September 20, 2021

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An analysis has projected the potential for reduced greenhouse gas emissions from cleaner concrete production even with increased use of the material.

TVA Ends Key Link to Long-Unfinished Alabama Nuclear Plant

Mary B. Powers

September 18, 2021

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Power producer won't renew permits to allow private firm to complete Bellefonte plant after court ruling cancels a 2016 purchase deal; TVA seeks options to redevelop the 1,600-acre site.

Government

AGC to White House: COVID Vaccine Mandates Will Hurt Infrastructure Efforts, Companies

Contractor group wants workplace definition changes, employer mandate liability

Jeff Yoders

September 17, 2021

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Contractor group wants workplace definition changes, employer mandate liability and enforcement clarifications, among other things for federal contractors and large firms.