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.

Articles

ARTICLES

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.

Not One, But Two Air-Rights Projects Rise Over Massachusetts Turnpike in Boston

Air-rights deck for $1B Fenway Center is being built while one for $700M Parcel 12 project was recently finished

Scott Van Voorhis

July 19, 2022

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After a nearly four-decade drought, two separate air-rights projects with a combined cost of $1.7 billion are taking shape, including one set to be a major life sciences hub in the city.