Sustainability & Resilience
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Project MilestonesUW-Madison breaks ground on $420M engineering center
The structure, which was at the center of a prolonged funding fight, will feature mass timber and sustainability components.
By Matthew Thibault • April 22, 2025 -
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Project WinsKiewit anchors $404M floodwall project
Part of a larger $7 billion initiative, the improvements at Port Arthur, Texas, will protect the area’s petroleum processing hub.
By Joe Bousquin • April 22, 2025 -
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Project WinsJacobs lands $137M contract to manage US Virgin Islands rebuild
The Dallas-based builder will guide the reconstruction of critical infrastructure across St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John, including hospitals, schools, roads and power projects.
By Sebastian Obando • April 18, 2025 -
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Rosendin to demo robotic solar panel installers on Texas jobsite
The electrical contractor claims the tech will triple installation speeds, enhance worker safety and help address the industry’s persistent labor shortage.
By Matthew Thibault • April 14, 2025 -
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Walmart adds mass timber to new corporate HQ campus
Mercer Mass Timber helped erect four CLT and glulam buildings, alongside additional offices with full frames made of the material.
By Matthew Thibault • April 7, 2025 -
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America’s aging water infrastructure faces new threats
The U.S. urgently needs to increase funding to shore up facilities, experts say, as climate change and emerging contaminants like PFAS pose growing threats.
By Julie Strupp • April 1, 2025 -
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America’s infrastructure notches first-ever ‘C’ grade
Federal funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act helped lift the condition of many categories in the American Society of Civil Engineers’ new report card.
By Julie Strupp • March 25, 2025 -
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EPA announces review of WOTUS rule
Industry associations applauded the agency’s move to reduce permitting costs with its new definition.
By Mary Salmonsen • March 19, 2025 -
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Up to $51B in transportation grant awards at risk, advocacy group says
Transportation for America analyzed a leaked DOT policy memo that targets road safety, bicycle and electric vehicle infrastructure projects.
By Dan Zukowski • March 18, 2025 -
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IRA credits, energy demand continue to drive renewables investments
Despite the Trump administration’s focus on fossil fuels and opposition to the IRA, analysts anticipate the renewables market will continue benefiting from high energy demand.
By Diana DiGangi • March 14, 2025 -
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Top construction-related podcasts
The AEC industry boasts a vast offering of informative, on-demand programs. Here are some to add to your playlist.
By Matthew Thibault • Updated March 27, 2025 -
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Builders, owners remain bullish on sustainability despite Trump changes
While the White House has targeted funds connected to clean energy and sustainability projects, contractors have been following another set of orders: those of their customers.
By Matthew Thibault • March 5, 2025 -
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Project Milestones$295M Texas water reuse project breaks ground
A PCL-Sundt team will build El Paso’s Pure Water Center, the country’s first direct-to-distribution reuse facility.
By Julie Strupp • March 4, 2025 -
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Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro sues Trump administration, citing frozen IRA funding
The state’s agencies have limited access to over $3.1 billion in funding for activities including distributed solar deployment, well plugging and weatherization, according to the lawsuit.
By Diana DiGangi • Feb. 18, 2025 -
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Project WinsPCL, Stantec selected for $121M San Francisco biogas build
The project will help convert a byproduct of wastewater treatment into a usable source of renewable energy.
By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 10, 2025 -
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Boston expands net-zero emissions requirements to new buildings, large additions
The zoning change requires most new buildings to be net zero when they open. The city previously set similar performance standards for existing buildings.
By Joe Burns • Feb. 5, 2025 -
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How California wildfires are affecting supply chains
While no major warehouse impacts have been reported, a spike in building materials demand could create shortages.
By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 31, 2025 -
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OpinionWhy navigating uncertainty will be key to construction gains in 2025
JLL’s Louis Molinini walks through the impacts of the new administration, higher material prices and a continued focus on resilience for contractors.
By Louis Molinini • Jan. 30, 2025 -
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Q&ACircularity, sustainability provide opportunities: VC lead
Eduardo Gomez, the head of CRH Ventures, said the firm uses its accelerator programs to find standout startups and potential business partners.
By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 29, 2025 -
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Skanska, Fluor launch online sustainability education program
The platform is designed to share knowledge and promote collaboration on supply chain challenges.
By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 28, 2025 -
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Trump orders NEPA changes, faster energy project permits
In executive orders signed on Monday, the president prioritized oil, gas, nuclear, coal, hydropower, biofuel and critical mineral efforts, but wind and solar were notably left out.
By Julie Strupp • Jan. 23, 2025 -
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LA fires damage power, sewer and water infrastructure
AccuWeather says total costs could range between $250 billion and $275 billion, including rebuilding and economic loss, making these the most expensive fires in U.S. history.
By Julie Strupp • Jan. 14, 2025 -
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Biden vows to speed permitting for data centers, clean energy
A Tuesday executive order designed to facilitate the growth of AI in the U.S. makes federal land available for these types of projects.
By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 14, 2025 -
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Sponsored by PCL ConstructionThe blueprint for success in mega water projects
More water projects are valued in the billions. Learn why these complex builds require a specialized team.
Jan. 13, 2025 -
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2025 Outlook5 ways Trump could impact infrastructure construction in 2025
The incoming administration promises new policies that could affect permits, materials, labor and project funding.
By Julie Strupp • Jan. 7, 2025
