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Agrivoltaics

Colorado Solar Project Highlights Potential of 'Agrivoltaics'

Garnet Mesa solar project will be state's largest agrivoltaic installation when complete

August 20, 2022

When complete, the 80-MW Garnet Mesa Solar Projects on 383 acres on a former ranch southeast of Delta, Colo., will be the largest solar farm on the Western Slope, and the largest “agrivoltaic” installation in Colorado.

Acquisitions

Lawsuit in Quanta Services Deal Challenges Non-Compete Terms

James Leggate

August 19, 2022

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Giant specialty contractor acquired William E. Groves Construction in 2021, and two departing senior managers of former family-owned firm aim to nullify earlier non-compete agreements.

Rail Infrastructure

Federal DOT Awards $233M for Passenger Rail Projects

Tom Ichniowski

August 18, 2022

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Projects receiving Federal Railroad Administration funds include US bridges, tunnels, stations and power systems in eight states

Carolina Panthers Offer $82M to Settle Claims on Canceled $800M Facility

Jim Parsons

August 18, 2022

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The developer of the football franchise's headquarters and practice facility in Rock Hill, S.C., proposed to settle claims arising from abrupt cancellation of the project earlier this year.

Helm Group Named ENR Midwest Top Specialty Contractor for 2022

Annemarie Mannion

August 18, 2022

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Reporting more than $388 million in 2021 Midwest regional revenue, and with a slate of interesting and complex projects, The Helm Group Inc. has earned the designation of ENR’s Top Specialty Contractor for 2022.

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Companies

Investor Firm GISI to Acquire Hill International in $173M Deal

Purchase would expand global engineering and consulting for Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc.

Emell D. Adolphus

August 17, 2022

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Global CM firm would become privately held and expand engineering and consulting platform for Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc. in transaction set to close in the fourth quarter.

Water

Feds Press Western States to Cut Colorado River Dependence

Officials say infrastructure investments will help boost supplies, as well as resilience and efficiency of water systems.

Pam McFarland

August 17, 2022

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US Bureau of Reclamation says Arizona and Nevada, as well as Mexico, must reduce their water intake from the river.

Bridges

TxDOT: Flatiron/Dragados Faces Default Over Bridge Design Issues

James Leggate

August 17, 2022

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Texas Dept. of Transportation officials threatened to replace the design-build contractor if agency design concerns are not addressed within 15 days.

Climate Law Tax Breaks Give Green Hydrogen Projects Big Boost

Mary B. Powers

August 16, 2022

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The $3 per kilogram production tax credit in Inflation Reduction Act, in effect for 10 years, will make green hydrogen competitive with fossil-fuel generated gray hydrogen, says Plug Power CEO Andrew Marsh.

Nuclear Site Remediaton

Northwest States Want $3.76B Per Year From Feds for Nuclear Waste Cleanup

Tim Newcomb

August 16, 2022

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Washington, Oregon governors and other NW officials say added funds are needed to expedite environmental work at U.S. Energy Dept. Hanford former nuclear weapons site in Washington.