Changes Unveiled in Fiscal Year 2026 House Appropriations Bill
The House Appropriations Committee’s FY 2026 THUD bill includes $89.9 billion in discretionary spending, about 4.7% less than FY 2025,
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Author: Emmanuel Jimenez
Solar and Wind projects on U.S. federal land will now receive extra review
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum’s office will now reform the process of permitting rights-of-way, leases, construction and operations plans and other
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announces Grants to reform U.S. shipyards
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) was awarded $8.75 million to boost economic strength and national security. The grant is a part
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The Bureau of Reclamation invests millions in water reuse in the Colorado River Basin
Water reuse projects in western states are in the process of being finalized as a part of The Bureau of
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First in the Nation: Chicago-area school district introduces a geothermal system
Trane Technologies unveiled their project that innovates energy efficiency within the classroom. The Dynamic Closed Loop (DCL) geothermal system was
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announces infrastructure priorities
Secretary Duffy presented the infrastructure including, enhancing transportation safety, increasing investment in transportation infrastructure, accelerating the delivery of projects and
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Energy Department Announces Pilot Program to Build Advanced U.S. Nuclear Fuel Lines
The U.S. Department of Energy today announced the start of a new pilot program to accelerate advanced nuclear reactor development
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Floods Are Increasingly Common. Our Water Infrastructure Is Unprepared
The deadly flooding in Central Texas has reignited urgent calls for investment in modern water infrastructure, with experts warning that
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Ohio’s Infrastructure Improves to a ‘C’ Grade, On Par with National Average
Ohio’s infrastructure earned a ‘C’ grade in the 2025 ASCE report card, a slight improvement from the state’s previous mark
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New Water Use Policies Announced for California Amid Growing Drought
California implemented its strictest water conservation measures since the 2012-2016 drought, requiring urban areas to cut water use by 20%
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Longest concrete segmental cable-stayed bridge in North America opens in Texas
North America’s longest concrete segmental cable-stayed bridge, the $1.3 billion New Harbor Bridge in Corpus Christi, Texas, opened to traffic
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Show Houston the Money: Exploring the $338 Billion Texas Budget
Texas lawmakers approved a record-setting budget this year, boosting statewide funding by over $27 billion, with the Houston region set
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Billion Dollar Washington, DC, Rail Bridge Project Moves Forward
Skanska has been awarded a $1 billion contract to build the northern section of Washington, D.C.’s Long Bridge North rail
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USDOT expands TIFIA financing
The U.S. Department of Transportation has expanded the TIFIA loan program to cover up to 49% of eligible project costs,
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Why Texas’ Disasters Are a Watershed Moment for Climate Infrastructure Investment
The devastating Hill Country floods in Texas in July 2025 highlighted the nation’s vulnerability to climate-driven disasters and the urgent
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Illinois moves over $300M out of road fund as infrastructure crumbles
Governor J.B. Pritzker’s 2026 budget diverts $308 million from Illinois’ Road Fund, including $171 million in fuel tax revenues, to
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Trump’s Spending Plans Target Huge Programs That Favored U.S. Industries
President Trump’s administration has paused some Biden-era funding for semiconductor and renewable energy projects, creating uncertainty, but infrastructure spending under
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Climate threat to U.S. infrastructure is accelerating. Here’s what’s most at risk
U.S. infrastructure is increasingly vulnerable to climate change, with airports, bridges, power grids and telecom systems facing rising risks from
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A Gateway to Skanska’s Infrastructure Dominance and Regional Prosperity
The $2.3 billion Long Bridge Project between Washington, D.C., and Virginia is a major rail modernization effort, with Skanska and
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U.S. Transportation Secretary to Governors: Roads are for Safety, Not Politics
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has launched the SAFE ROADS initiative, urging all governors to prioritize safety improvements on
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California Begins Final Phase of World’s Largest Wildlife Crossing
California has begun the final construction phase of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, a $90+ million project set to become
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US Congress passes bill providing FAA billions for air traffic control overhaul
The U.S. Congress has passed a major spending and tax bill allocating $12.5 billion to modernize the FAA’s air traffic
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Making the business case for resilient infrastructure
The third annual ASCE-NOAA Workshop emphasized the importance of making a strong business case for resilient infrastructure, recognizing that addressing
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Removes Financing Policy Roadblock
The U.S. Department of Transportation has updated its TIFIA loan policy to allow all eligible transportation projects to finance up
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