Sen. Padilla Secures $24 Million for SoCal Projects
On Feb. 20, 2026, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) announced that he secured over $24.3 million in federal funding for
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Economy
New infrastructure and housing legislation passes
On Feb. 3, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development,
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U.S. solar manufacturing gains momentum
The U.S. solar manufacturing, supply chain and overall industry saw major gains in 2025. According to the Solar Energy Industries
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New drinking water system in Allensworth, Calif.
On Jan. 20, 2026, the State Water Resources Control joined the Allensworth Community Service District, elected officials, area residents and
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Could small modular reactors meet the need for data centers?
U.S. data center demand is growing rapidly, driven by AI and cloud computing, creating multi-gigawatt energy needs that exceed current
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DOE Announces Collaboration Agreements to Advance the Genesis Mission
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced collaborations with 24 organizations to advance the Genesis Mission, a national initiative
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Integrating Programs to Expand EV Charging Infrastructure
As electric vehicle (EV) adoption accelerates, utilities are facing new challenges in managing increased electricity demand while maintaining grid reliability.
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Sustainable Urban High-Tech System
Modern cities depend on a complex network of high‑tech systems that work quietly behind the scenes to keep everyday life
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How cement “breathes in” and stores millions of tons of CO₂ a year
Researchers at MIT have produced the first detailed national estimate of how much carbon dioxide is naturally absorbed by cement
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Unleashing the Golden Era of Energy Dominance
The statement argues that under President Trump’s leadership, the Department of Energy has focused on expanding domestic energy production and
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Architecture, engineering and construction sector slow to adopt AI
Despite widespread excitement about artificial intelligence, adoption across the architecture, engineering and construction sector remains limited. A recent survey found
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House passes bill that could fast-track AI infrastructure projects
The U.S. House has passed a bipartisan bill aimed at streamlining the federal permitting process for infrastructure projects by updating
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Cities Look to Future of Federal Infrastructure Partnership
As the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) approaches its four-year mark, the National League of Cities released a report
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Energy Department Advances Investments in AI for Science
The U.S. Department of Energy announced more than $320 million in new investments to significantly expand artificial intelligence capabilities under
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Design-Build is shaping the future of American Infrastructure
A 2024 Design-Build Utilization Study by FMI projects design-build to account for more than $1.1 trillion in U.S. construction spending
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A first look into congestion pricing in the United States
Cities around the world are facing more severe climate and air-quality challenges, and transportation remains one of the largest contributors
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AI use in Infrastructure set to soar
Engineers around the world are already seeing major efficiency gains from using AI. In Turkey, advanced AI tools helped compress
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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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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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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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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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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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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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