Articles by Johanna Knapschaefer

Maine Lawmakers Resume Action to Shift Grid Control to State

June 30, 2021

Consumer owned power utility would buy out private providers, if measure passes and is not vetoed, with possible impact on $1B transmission line project; governor has been skeptical in public statements.

Maine Higher Ed Projects Move Forward Despite Challenging Market

ENR New England takes a closer look at three university projects

Johanna Knapschaefer

June 10, 2021

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Several university projects in the state have been moving forward with design and construction despite pricing escalation and labor shortages.

Alaska Tidal Energy Pilot Project Moves Forward

Portland-Maine based developer submits permit plan to feds for 5-MW project in Cook Inlet

Johanna Knapschaefer

May 27, 2021

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Portland-Maine based Ocean Renewable Power Co. Inc. seeks federal OK for 5-MW project in Cook Inlet.

Cultural Venues

Newark Symphony Hall Unveils Plans for $50M Renovation

Johanna Knapschaefer

May 14, 2021

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The 95-year-old New Jersey venue aims to improve the surrounding Broad Street area of Newark as well as its own building

Maine Bridge Project With Novel Slide Nears Completion

The team relocated a major utility duct bank before laterally sliding the 700-ton single span structure onto its foundation

Johanna Knapschaefer

April 15, 2021

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Crews are set to begin paving, landscaping and other final work on April 19 for the $7 million Bridge Street Bridge replacement project in Gardiner, Maine.

Best of the Best Projects 2020

Best Office/Retail/Mixed-Use: 111 East Grand

Johanna Knapschaefer

March 10, 2021

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A six-person crew of carpenters erected the frame for the 66,800-sq-ft 111 East Grand—the first modern mass-timber building in Iowa—in only six weeks.

ENR New England Top Young Professionals

Johanna Knapschaefer

March 9, 2021

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Emerging leaders innovate for their organizations and communities despite a world turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic

Terminal Expansion Project at Portsmouth, N.H. Airport Nears Completion

Crews progress to project's final phase at Portsmouth International Airport at Pease Air Force Base

Johanna Knapschaefer

February 18, 2021

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A $19.5 million expansion project at the Portsmouth International Airport at Pease is modernizing the terminal while creating a more inviting space for passengers at the joint civil and military use facility in New Hampshire.