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.

Rhode Island Crew Takes Novel Approach to Replace Deck

All lanes on the Newport Pell Bridge reopen ahead of Thanksgiving

Johanna Knapschaefer

November 23, 2020

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Using a novel approach, crews are expect to finish the final phase of the $20 million Newport Pell Bridge deck rehabilitation project by Thanksgiving.

Corps OKs Key Part of $1B New England Hydro Power Corridor as Opponents Sue

Johanna Knapschaefer

November 9, 2020

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Developer says work on the 145-mile Central Maine Power transmission system could start in December, but opponents claim environmental approval for western Maine route lacks rigor.

2020 Elections

Construction Issues Now Await a Biden-Harris Administration in the White House

Pennsylvania propels former VP Joe Biden and Calif. Sen. Kamala Harris to a win for Democrats, even as three state electoral totals are unclear and President Trump vows a legal fight; most ballot funding measures won, but three industry candidates lost bids for House seats

November 7, 2020

With at least three states still counting, Pennsylvania propels former VP Joe Biden and Calif. Sen. Kamala Harris to a win for Democrats and big policy shifts ahead, but President Trump does not concede and vows legal vote-count fights; billions in ballot infrastructure funding measures mostly win, but three industry House candidates lose.

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.

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