Shifting water infrastructure decisions to local governments could benefit housing
The EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have proposed a new definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS)
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Author: Karla Valdez
EPA will Help Atlantic City comply with Safe Drinking Water Act
The EPA has ordered the Atlantic City Municipal Utilities Authority to correct violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act after
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Virtual reality training can enhance construction site safety
Construction remains one of the most dangerous industries, and traditional classroom or paper-based safety training has struggled to prepare workers
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U.S. Construction Industry Report 2025
The U.S. construction industry is expected to face a 2.7% decline in 2025, as commercial, industrial and residential sectors weaken
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U.S. water systems need almost $1 trillion in upgrades
The American Society of Civil Engineers’ 2025 Report Card gave the nation’s infrastructure an overall grade of C, a slight
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Governor Lamont announces State Grants to improve Infrastructure
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto announced nearly $12 million in state grants to support 17 local
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DOE Announces Organizational Realignment to Strengthen Efficiency
The U.S. Department of Energy is reorganizing its structure to more directly support President Trump’s agenda of “American energy dominance.”
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Federal shutdown is over, but January deadline looms
The National League of Cities (NLC) maintained strong advocacy throughout the longest federal shutdown in U.S. history, pushing Congress to
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Experts push for smarter water management in Great Lakes
The Great Lakes Water Conference highlighted the growing urgency of securing clean, reliable water for the region’s communities, ecosystems and
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Georgia includes forever chemicals in state drinking water
Georgia’s Environmental Protection Division has proposed updating its drinking water rules to regulate two specific PFAS chemicals—PFOA and PFOS—aligning with
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Meta expands AI Infrastructure with $600B data center investment
Meta is significantly expanding its U.S. infrastructure with plans to invest over $600 billion in data centers nationwide, one of
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Infrastructure construction projects are ‘becoming smarter’
Ferrovial, a global civil engineering firm headquartered in Amsterdam, has significantly expanded its U.S. presence with major infrastructure projects like
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Economic Impacts of the Federal Government Shutdown
The ongoing federal government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history, is having widespread economic and social consequences far beyond
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Building flexible, affordable, and clean energy despite federal headwinds
In 2025, the U.S. clean energy industry faces a volatile policy landscape marked by the rollback of major federal programs
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Consequences of the Department of Energy’s Award Terminations
A newly leaked Department of Energy (DOE) list revealed the termination of 647 clean energy and manufacturing projects worth more
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Hochul Announces Record NYSDOT Paving Investment for 2026
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a record-breaking investment in New York’s transportation infrastructure, dedicating over $600 million to more than
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LA to double recycled water capacity at Van Nuys wastewater plant
Los Angeles is moving closer to a major milestone in water sustainability with plans to retrofit its Tillman Water Reclamation
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Erie Canal’s bicentennial Celebration
The Erie Canal, completed in 1825 after eight years of construction at a cost of just over $7 million (roughly
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Gateway project construction continues amid termination reports
Despite announcements that federal funding for the Gateway Program may have been paused or terminated, construction on the project continues
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Hubbard updating stormwater program following Ohio EPA citations
The Ohio EPA has issued a notice of violation to the City of Hubbard after a routine audit found the
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To avoid disputes on public jobs, ‘tell it like it is’
Experts at Construction Dive’s event emphasized that early, frequent and honest communication is the best way to prevent disputes in
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Three Los Osos Community Sites are converted to Recycled Water
The County of San Luis Obispo Public Works Department has completed three major water conservation projects that replaced potable water
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EPA Removes Waste from Former Glycerin Traders Facility
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has begun removing hazardous waste from the former Glycerin Traders facility in La Porte,
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Morgantown’s Monongahela River Revival
Morgantown, West Virginia, has long struggled with trash and debris buildup along the Monongahela River, a vital community feature that
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Teamwork saves $1.6 million on major wastewater project
This summer, the Environmental Utilities team in Roseville completed a complex and high-stakes repair project at the Dry Creek Wastewater
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