Debra K. Rubin

AEC Sector Top and Bottom Line Bright Spots Seen, But Risks Also

October 14, 2021

Recent analyst reports for design, construction and equipment firms note signs of recovering demand and still solid profit based on reduced expenses, but also warn on overestimating growth

Builder of $2.5B Gas Liquids Pipeline Faces 48 Pa. Criminal Charges

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin

October 8, 2021

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Energy Transfer LP is cited for drilling fluid leaks into groundwater and surface waters on 350-mile Mariner East project, incidents unreported to state regulators; contractors were not charged, but the owner has not commented.

White House Reverses Trump Administration NEPA Cutbacks

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin

October 7, 2021

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industry groups fear risk of new project delays with Biden-promised rules to restore indirect and cumulative environmental impact review, with comment on new changes due in late November

Swinerton Exec Named to Lead Its PE-Acquired Renewables Spinoff

Debra K. Rubin

September 29, 2021

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George Hershman, to be CEO of new construction business, also is a board member of solar sector trade group opposing possible U.S. tariffs on Chinese firm-made components imported from three Asian countries.

Government

US Announces Revised Vaccine Mandate Rules for Federal Contractors

Agencies now must include vaccination requirements in contracts by Nov. 14

September 24, 2021

Industry reacts to new details released on vaccination requirements to be included in contracts by Nov. 14, with non-exempt contractor employees in offices, jobsites and remote fully vaccinated by Dec. 8.

Engineering Justice: Third in a Series

Room to Breathe: Industrial Projects and Communities Are Challenged to Coexist

Debra K. Rubin

Mary B. Powers Stephanie Loder

Corinne Grinapol

September 16, 2021

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Rising health and climate change risks spur pushback from communities impacted by facility emissions and pollution—as owners, governments, activists and industry advisers weigh options for new levels of environmental justice.

Companies

Power Contractor Quanta Boosts Renewables Push With $2.4B Purchase

Scott Van Voorhis

Debra K. Rubin

September 9, 2021

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Utility construction giant is set to wrap acquisition of family-owned clean energy EPC sector leader Blattner Co. in Q4; STV deal to buy consulting firm CP&Y will close Sept. 30

Kiewit Will Build the First Offshore Wind Substation in the US

Johanna Knapschaefer

Debra K. Rubin

August 28, 2021

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Contract value was not disclosed, but firm's offshore unit will produce the key component at its Texas oil and gas fabrication site for a NY project, said developers, who also said federal environmental review of an adjacent 924-MW wind farm had begun

SNC-Lavalin Touts New Digital Hubs in Montreal, London and Bangalore

Scott Van Voorhis

Debra K. Rubin

August 24, 2021

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The firm's tech push comes as it pivots from fixed-price construction to restore Q2 profit and revenuer growth

BLM Advances 1 GW of Calif. Solar but Sector Growth Challenges Seen

Greg Aragon

Debra K. Rubin

August 22, 2021

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Solar is the fastest-growing source of new power in the U.S., but up to four times more project capacity is needed to reach net-zero energy target by 2035, says just released federal report.