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Spencer Dam Failure Report: Utilities, Owners Must Prepare for Ice Runs

Colder weather, more rain factored in buildup of ice that doomed Northeast Nebraska Dam and Killed a Resident

April 23, 2020

Dam owners, state and local authorities must do a better job of understanding the history of the dams in their inventory as well as preparing for ice runs that could destroy dams like Nebraska's Spencer Dam, which collapsed under the weight of heavy rain combined with cold temperatures and frozen ground last spring.

Update: Washington Governor Reopens Some Construction Immediately

Tim Newcomb

April 23, 2020

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Washington's governor restarts low-risk construction in the state immediately as stay-at-home order remains in place until May 4.

Debra K. Rubin

April 23, 2020

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The 6-3 decision says U.S. law appies to groundwater pollution, but vague court standard is set to require case-by-case permit review and spur more litigation.

Water Infrastructure

Barrasso, Carper Propose $19.5B Water Infrastructure Package

Tom Ichniowski

April 22, 2020

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Draft proposal has $4.3B for Corps projects, $7.5B over three years for EPA Clean Water state revolving funds

Coal-Ash Spill Cleanup Workers Reject Reputed $10M Exposure Settlement

Mary B. Powers

April 21, 2020

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Group of 52 refuses project manager Jacobs' pay offer and seeks trial over illnesses claimed from remediating huge 2008 Tennessee accident.

New Rule Clarifies Federal Jurisdiction Over Water Bodies

Industry Welcomes More Limited Scope

Pam Radtke Russell

April 21, 2020

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The publication will set off a round of litigation over the rule, which is set to become final on June 22.

In Response to COVID-19, AISC Kicks Off a Free Virtual Steel Conference

Session addresses how to proceed without written change orders

April 21, 2020

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American Institute of Steel Construction expected 1,000 people to sign up for its four days of webinars. Instead, the registration to date is more than 7,150.

Coronavirus and Construction

Senate Votes to Add $310B to 'Paycheck Protection' Loans, $75B for Health Care

Tom Ichniowski

April 21, 2020

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House of Representatives action is the package's next step.

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin

April 20, 2020

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Aimed at states and municipalities, Dept. of Homeland Security update adds commercial work and several new construction 'support' jobs.

Pennsylvania Governor OKs May 8 Construction Restart

Pam Radtke Russell

April 20, 2020

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Companies will have to adhere to guidelines that have not yet been released.

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Spencer Dam Failure Report: Utilities, Owners Must Prepare for Ice Runs

Update: Washington Governor Reopens Some Construction Immediately

Supreme Court Takes Middle Road in Key Hawaii Clean-Water Dispute Ruling

Barrasso, Carper Propose $19.5B Water Infrastructure Package

Coal-Ash Spill Cleanup Workers Reject Reputed $10M Exposure Settlement

New Rule Clarifies Federal Jurisdiction Over Water Bodies

In Response to COVID-19, AISC Kicks Off a Free Virtual Steel Conference

Senate Votes to Add $310B to 'Paycheck Protection' Loans, $75B for Health Care

Feds Again Expand 'Guidance' of Virus-Essential Construction Sectors and Jobs

Pennsylvania Governor OKs May 8 Construction Restart

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