Johanna Knapschaefer

Johanna Knapschaefer, a bilingual (English-Japanese) journalist on Boston's North Shore, writes for ENR about design and construction of buildings, bridges and mass transit, in addition to renewable energy, safety and accidents. Her articles have also appeared in Mechanical Engineering magazine, Architectural Record, Business Week, the Boston Globe and many other publications.

ENR New England Top Young Professionals

Johanna Knapschaefer

March 17, 2020

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More than just construction leaders, these up-and-comers are also generous in giving back to the industry and their communities

Design-Build Team Erects Twin Bridges in Vermont

Johanna Knapschaefer

March 17, 2020

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The four-span spliced precast concrete girder on the I-91 Rockingham Bridge project is a first for Vermont

GE, Massachusetts Towns Agree to More Housatonic River Cleanup

Johanna Knapschaefer

February 13, 2020

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New $63M funding pact, built on a 2016 agreement, will remove more toxic PCBs.

Boston Professor Goes on Hunger Strike over Construction of Compressor Station

Johanna Knapschaefer

February 7, 2020

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Enbridge company Algonquin Gas says they are complying with state requirements.

Suffolk Expands Beyond Construction Management

Boston-based contractor adds push in development, technology

Johanna Knapschaefer

February 4, 2020

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Boston-based contractor says it will offer self-perform services, technology R&D, and added real estate and start-up funding.

Rhode Island Commits to 100% Renewables Power by 2030

Johanna Knapschaefer

January 21, 2020

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First in the U.S. goal is "bold but achievable," says Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) in Jan. 15 executive order.

Johanna Knapschaefer

January 15, 2020

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NIMBY concerns about a preferred landing site for a 130-MW offshore wind farm on Long Island’s South Fork have emerged as the project moves through early approval for its cable installation routes.

Computer Models Used to Prepare for Climate Change

Boston Uses Tech to See What the Future Holds

Johanna Knapschaefer

December 31, 2019

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Computer modeling is being used to help Boston prepare for increasing floods and storm surge.

Boston's Moakley Park to Be Model of Climate Resilience

Johanna Knapschaefer

December 23, 2019

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Changes to the waterfront park will provide more flood protection for nearby vulnerable communities.

Transportation

Boston's MBTA Put Capital Planning Over Safety, Panel Finds

Safety report includes 34 recommendations with 61 corrective actions

Johanna Knapschaefer

December 23, 2019

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Transit agency had two derailments and a track fire this summer; safety report cites 61 corrective actions, with multiple general managers since 2010 “incredibly disruptive."