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Environment

Hampton Roads, Va., $2B Clean Water Upgrade Gains From Data

US Justice Dept. modifies consent decree in federal court filing

November 29, 2021

Measuring projected outcomes reduces amount of work originally mandated under a 2010 consent decree to reduce nutrient pollution into the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

US Supreme Court Sets Precedent in States' Groundwater Dispute

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin

November 23, 2021

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Nov. 22 decision nixing 15-year Mississippi claim against Tennessee over shared aquifer use impacts will affect other states, with growing climate change issues for water resources, sector experts say.

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Clean Energy Construction

$1B Maine Hydropower Project Halted After Governor’s Plea

Johanna Knapschaefer

November 23, 2021

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Utility stops construction following Nov. 2 voter rejection of the transmission corridor, but awaits a court ruling to enjoin the vote. A state agency on Nov. 23 suspended a project environmental permit that also halts work.

Transportation Infrastructure

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Wins $92M Contract for Houston Ship Channel Dredging

Work marks first phase of channel widening and deepening project

James Leggate

Louise Poirier

November 23, 2021

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The project will widen part of the channel from 530 ft to 700 ft and take dredged material to create an island bird habitat.

Court Punts on AECOM Former Unit Whistleblower Suit

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin

November 22, 2021

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Appellate judges said lower court must reconsider whether former employee's fraud claims on $1.9B Army contract were 'material' under the US False Claims Act against the unit, which was sold in 2020.

Energy Projects

$4B Advanced Nuclear Power Plant Set for Former Wyo. Coal Site

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin

November 20, 2021

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Bechtel will lead EPC work on a 345-MW reactor at Kemmerer site for Bill Gates-founded firm TerraPower; Southern Co. also announces demonstration project with the developer in Idaho.

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Executive News

Lakisha Woods to Take the Helm at the American Institute of Architects

Nadine M. Post

November 19, 2021

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Former NIBS president and CEO will succeed Robert Ivy on Jan. 31.

Bechtel, Nautilus Team To Build Unique Floating Data Centers

Tim Newcomb

November 19, 2021

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The companies say the facilities use less energy and water than conventional data centers.

New Research Alliance Questions Accepted Construction Safety Wisdom

52 sponsors have opened their wallets to back industry safety group studies

Richard Korman

November 19, 2021

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Construction Safety Research Alliance summit showcased research that alters traditional assumptions and measures.

Natural Disaster

UPDATE Dec. 1: Canada Infrastructure Flood Fixes Accelerate as Rain Keeps Coming

November 18, 2021

British Columbia damage repair is underway in hard-hit Vancouver and area, but emergency officials say fixes will be lengthy as new storms batter the region, generating country's first ever 'red alert' and a new federal climate change strategy.