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Terminated Keystone XL Oil Pipeline Site Closure Steps Are Still in Play

Competing Enbridge Line 3 wins much watched Minnesota ruling June 14 to continue construction

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Debra K. Rubin

June 12, 2021

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Rival Enbridge Line 3 wins key Minnesota court ruling June 14 to move construction to expected year end completion, while scuttled $8B Keystone had tough road after Biden permit halt, as owner weighs options for pipe laid in Canada and stored.

Clean Energy Build

Feds Add NY-NJ Waters to Gulf of Mexico in Offshore Wind Development Spurt

Developer, public comment sought on energy projects in off NYC and four Gulf states; NC unveils first offshore wind goal

Debra K. Rubin

June 12, 2021

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Administration fast-tracks push for developer interest and public comment on energy projects in shallow waters southeast of New York City and off Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama; NY projects would be built under labor pacts, with lease auctions possible before year end.

Ranking Trends

ENR Top 400: Petroleum Construction Market Fizzles for Firms

Jonathan Keller

June 11, 2021

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Although most construction markets have seen growth over the past decade, the petroleum market is a notable exception with a 59% drop from its high in 2013.

Special Report

Latest Updates On The Coronavirus Pandemic

Tracking developing industry impacts as COVID-19 forces closures and interrupts global business

ENR Editors

June 11, 2021

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ENR tracks new industry impacts as COVID-19 forces project closures and interrupts global business.

Finance

Who May Feel Financial Pain Inflicted by Katerra's Bankruptcy

Where did the promise of innovation go wrong?

Richard Korman

June 10, 2021

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Unpaid trade creditors, obligations to sureties and speculation about what went wrong with the fast-moving startup.

NY Bill Would Make Contractors Responsible for Subcontractor Wage Theft

Stephenie Overman

June 10, 2021

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Legislation passed June 2 and set to be signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, limits to three years contractor liabilty for a subcontractor not paying wages.

Workforce

N.J. Shuts Down Contractor Over Labor Violations at Two Sites

Stephanie Loder

June 8, 2021

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Firm, which owes $300K, is first business to have all operations halted over labor practices; immigrant workers sue project owner claiming wage theft and other alleged abuses

Research

Steel Diaphragm Innovation Initiative Improves Seismic Design Tools

Researchers pave the way for future explorations that could speed up construction of steel frames

Nadine M. Post

June 7, 2021

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Unprecedented collaborative research on the seismic performance of steel floor and roof diaphragms has improved design methods and relevant standards used throughout the U.S. for steel structures.

Energy Construction

Two FERC Commissioners Dissent on Three Gas Pipeline Project OKs

Mary B. Powers

June 5, 2021

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Louisiana and North Dakota lines, estimated at $1.34 billion, will proceed, but lack needed review of GHG emissions and climate change impacts, say agency chair and member

Biden Infrastructure Plan

Viewpoint: Construction Needs a Big Voice in the White House

Norman F. Anderson

June 5, 2021

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Biden's Go Big infrastructure initiative is the right idea, but three months into the process, it is leaking political capital at a mortal pace. The infrastructure community must be at the table to maintain focus and breathe life into this critical effort.

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Terminated Keystone XL Oil Pipeline Site Closure Steps Are Still in Play

Feds Add NY-NJ Waters to Gulf of Mexico in Offshore Wind Development Spurt

ENR Top 400: Petroleum Construction Market Fizzles for Firms

Latest Updates On The Coronavirus Pandemic

Who May Feel Financial Pain Inflicted by Katerra's Bankruptcy

NY Bill Would Make Contractors Responsible for Subcontractor Wage Theft

N.J. Shuts Down Contractor Over Labor Violations at Two Sites

Steel Diaphragm Innovation Initiative Improves Seismic Design Tools

Two FERC Commissioners Dissent on Three Gas Pipeline Project OKs

Viewpoint: Construction Needs a Big Voice in the White House

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