This year’s group, which include three national 20 Under 40 honorees, impresses with their dedication to industry advancement, their contribution of professional skill and passion to their communities, and their support for diversity, equity and inclusion.
While many projects across New England remained in a holding pattern with continuing financial uncertainty in another pandemic year, one project finally got out of the gate in 2021 after years of delay.
Judge enjoins federal worker mandate over its reach, immediately appealed by U.S. Justice Dept., citing Biden's “constitutional authority to act as CEO of the executive branch,” while dispute over military vaccinations heats up.
Contractor, labor and other members will be named in 60 days, with recommended changes due in one year in four specific areas of state public contracting.
Federal judge allows construction for now on $492M Wisconsin-to-Iowa line in opponent challenge, but chides utilities and agencies over Mississippi River crossing permit flaws. Project, set to carry western renewable energy to markets, has support from one Wisconsin non-profit.
Attorneys tell court in Jan. 18 brief that mandate is legal under US procurement law to insure "economical and efficient" contracting, but Cincinnati appeals court panel rejected argument on Jan. 5, despite strong dissent from Chief Justice. That court also is weighing merits of OSHA vaccine rule for large contractors, not in effect now under new US Supreme Court order.
Agency said it will deny three utility extensions for unlined pond compliance over groundwater pollution risks, as part of larger agency push to strengthen regulation of power plant residuals disposal and facilities with improper storage.
Transportation Research Board attendance was down as US COVID-19 cases rose, but participants spoke volumes about efforts underway and risks ahead to wisely spend billions coming to the sector.