INFRASTRUCTURE

Cambridge, Massachusetts - Through research, education, and public discussion, the Roy and Lila Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation fosters excellence and innovation in governance and public policy. The Center's mission is to address the profound challenges confronting the world's citizens by developing the best leaders,…

The United States Department of Transportation has announced the first-ever INFRA Extra Project Designations, which will assist in funding dozens of priority projects in communities around the country. WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. D.O.T. said today that the Biden-Harris Administration will designate 44 projects around the country as INFRA Extra,…

United States Of America - ''Energy Transition" has become a requirement and goal worldwide in a social force evolved during the pandemic. An enhanced commitment to ecologically sustainable growth is at the heart of many of these discussions among investors, governments, regulators, corporations, and society at large. Construction,…

Total Construction United States of America- Construction spending was estimated at $1,568.8 billion on a seasonally adjusted annual basis in July 2021, up 0.3 percent (1.2 percent)* from the revised June estimate of $1,563.4 billion. The July estimate is 9.0% (1.5%) higher than the July 2020 estimate of $1,439.6 billion. Construction…

Dallas, Texas- The infrastructure consultancy business AECOM, which has its offices in downtown Dallas, announced on August 17 that it will relocate its corporate headquarters to Dallas effective October 1. However, the corporation stated that its downtown Los Angeles headquarters would remain in operation, but that Chief Executive Troy Rudd…

United States of America- Crypto, Construction and Infrastructure Bill? As America attempts to put through one of the most important infrastructure packages of our lifetimes the crypto community expressed concern last week about a provision of the Senate's bipartisan infrastructure bill proposal, which detailed plans to impose stricter rules…

Washington, D.C., U.S.A - Infrastructure news spread that the bill advanced Saturday, a critical procedural hurdle in the Senate was cleared, clearing the way for final Senate consideration as well as a potential showdown with progressive Democrats in the House. The roughly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill now moves forward to the House.…

San Francisco, CA- Modumate a company at the forefront of real-time BIM design collaboration brings a real-time gaming approach to workflows. Built on the Unreal Engine gaming and 3D first platform the Modumate cloud app brings a completely unique approach to the AEC industries BIM world and will most likely appeal to the new generations entering…

The logistics and shipping industry has faced a tough year, with the combination of many factors that have disrupted supply chains. These include the Suez Canal obstruction in March, and more recently the floods in Europe and China. The shipping industry also faces a shortage of shipping containers, and ongoing disruption due to the new Covid-19…

United States of America- So far this year, the Maine Department of Transportation has rejected bids on at least 15 projects because the contractors' bids were significantly higher than the department's budget. Maine DOT has canceled 17 percent of its paving projects for the year as inflation ate sustainability out of production to cost ratio.…

Avangrid is becoming an important player in the US renewable energy industry, with $38 billion in assets and a presence in 24 states. They are developing many offshore wind farms in the East Coast, including Vineyard Wind 1 (800 MW) and Park City Wind (804 MW), located in Massachusetts and Connecticut. However, Avangrid is also participating in…

          Orange, CT- Avangrid, a renewable energy company headquartered in Orange, CT, is on their way towards becoming a leading forefront in transforming how the United States produces and utilizes energy. On July 16th, Avangrid’s energy division, Avangrid Renewables, announced partnership with Massachusetts Building Trades and several local…

Boston, Mass- It is not an unknown fact that the construction industry houses high-paying jobs which don’t necessarily always require a high level of education. Most have a low entry barrier and offer superior training, providing individuals with the dignity that comes from satisfactory careers. What many turn a blind eye to however, is the racism…

The US Energy Information Administration collects key information about energy production and consumption in the US. According to their latest data, utility-scale solar power costs decreased by 2.8% in 2019, reaching $1,796 per kilowatt. The cost decrease can be attributed in great part to crystalline silicon (c-Si) solar power with axis-based…

Baltimore, Maryland- Monday afternoon on July 12th, construction union members, workers, and business leaders congregated in Baltimore to rally for acceptance of the proposed high-speed train between Baltimore to D.C. Speakers at the gathering urged political leaders to authorize the creation of the Northeast Maglev train which is anticipated…