Scott Van Voorhis

Scott Van Voorhis writes regularly for ENR about risk management, insurance, and the Canadian engineering, construction and infrastructure sectors. He launched his own freelance writing business in 2008 after nearly two decades as a reporter and business columnist for the Boston Herald, Boston Business Journal and The Eagle-Tribune.

Part Four of a Series | Building a Lower Carbon Future

Scaling Up: The Push Is On to Expand and Equip the Global Clean Energy Workforce

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September 29, 2022

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Building for the worldwide energy transition and its applications will require recruiting, training and retraining millions of workers—a challenge as competition grows for industry talent and added funding brings new mandates

Excavator Plunge Draws Proposed $1.2M Fine for Demolition Contractor

Scott Van Voorhis

September 28, 2022

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OSHA cites demolition contractor in Boston collapse that killed the operator.

Construction crews work on the MBTA Orange Line

Transportation

Emergency MBTA Orange Line Work Makes Its Deadline

Scott Van Voorhis

September 19, 2022

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The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority reopened service on the Orange Line early on Sept. 19 after an unprecedented, month-long shutdown of the entire branch for a badly needed overhaul.

E.M. Duggan has expanded from plumbing into HVAC since 2010

New England Specialty Contractor of the Year

Fifth-Generation Massachusetts Mechanical Firm Embraces New Ideas

Scott Van Voorhis

September 13, 2022

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ENR New England’s Specialty Contractor of the Year, E.M. Duggan, has helped build some of the highest profile projects in Boston.

Top Specialty Contractors | ENR Midwest Specialty Firm of the Year

Helm Group Rises to the Top

Scott Van Voorhis

September 12, 2022

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The Helm Group is named Specialty Contractor of the Year.

Rail Maintenance

Boston Subway Repair Progresses During Unprecedented Shutdown

Work is two-thirds complete with Orange Line slated to reopen Sept. 19

Scott Van Voorhis

September 9, 2022

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Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's work on Orange Line, its second busiest, is two-thirds complete and set to open Sept. 19, after month-long closure to cram in years of needed work.

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signing a landmark climate bill

Climate Change

Massachusetts Enacts Major Climate Bill With Gas Hookup Bans

Legislation expands offshore wind and solar energy, helps limit fossil fuels in some building projects

Scott Van Voorhis

August 12, 2022

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Outgoing Gov. Charlie Baker signs bill to expand renewable energy development and EV vehicle use, but is concerned its gas ban could impact affordable housing in the state

Energy Construction

Canada's First Two Gas Export Terminal Projects Get New Boosts

Scott Van Voorhis

August 3, 2022

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Calgary giant Enbridge takes 30% stake in planned second LNG terminal, while giant LNG Canada project and TC Energy settle dispute that halted 670-km gas delivery pipeline work.

A photo showing an MBTA orange line train in Boston

Transportation

Boston MBTA Sets Unprecedented 30-Day Service Shutdown for Critical Repairs

Major Orange Line track and maintenance work, including track and tie replacement, starts Aug. 19

Scott Van Voorhis

August 3, 2022

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Orange Line track and maintenance work, including replacing track and ties, starts Aug. 19

A rendering of the Downtown Municipal Harbor Plan in Boston

Legal

Court Ruling Could Nix Boston Harbor Development Projects

A $1.2-billion waterfront tower could face years of additional regulatory reviews

Scott Van Voorhis

July 25, 2022

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The Massachusetts court said the state erred by not submitting the project's plans to the Dept. of Environmental Protection.

The 2022 Top 600 Specialty Contractors Unveiled

For over 40 years, the ENR Top 600 Specialty Contractors ranking has showcased the largest specialty contractors in the U.S., and measured the markets for specialty trade and subcontracting services. A panel of executives from the largest specialty contracting firms will discuss the results of the 2022 Top 600 survey and opportunities for future business.

Scott Van Voorhis

ARTICLES

Scaling Up: The Push Is On to Expand and Equip the Global Clean Energy Workforce

Excavator Plunge Draws Proposed $1.2M Fine for Demolition Contractor

Emergency MBTA Orange Line Work Makes Its Deadline

Fifth-Generation Massachusetts Mechanical Firm Embraces New Ideas

Helm Group Rises to the Top

Boston Subway Repair Progresses During Unprecedented Shutdown

Massachusetts Enacts Major Climate Bill With Gas Hookup Bans

Canada's First Two Gas Export Terminal Projects Get New Boosts

Boston MBTA Sets Unprecedented 30-Day Service Shutdown for Critical Repairs

Court Ruling Could Nix Boston Harbor Development Projects

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