Connecticut invests in rural infrastructure improvements
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto announced that nearly $10 million in grants are being awarded
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Mississippi makes headwinds in strengthening transportation
The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced several updates to projects in the south region, marking a new era for
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USDA invests $16 million in rural Iowa water infrastructure
Several communities in northwest Iowa will receive upgrades to their water systems to address aging infrastructure, including new wells for
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North Dakota and Minnesota receive critical bridge funding
As part of the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development grant program, the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $24 million
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Interstate bridge connecting Washington and Oregon clears milestone
The I-5 Bridge Replacement project, which connects Washington and Oregon, is set to begin construction after concluding the environmental review
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Building for a Million-Strong City
Now the nation’s 10th-largest city, Fort Worth, crossed the one-million resident threshold without tapping the brakes; it accelerated. The work
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California expands water commitment in response to climate concerns
On June 17, 2026, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state is advancing the Sites Reservoir project with an
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USDA invests in water infrastructure for Illinois
On April 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA) Illinois State Director Jesus Ortega announced that farmer-founded
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Legislation delivers over $64 million for Iowa bridge replacements
On April 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced that Iowa will receive over $64 million in federal aid
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Maryland invests $280 million in Public Works
On April 1, 2026, Maryland Governor Wes Moore and the Board of Public Works approved $280 million in state spending
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FHWA invests over $700M to support Alaska bridge projects
The Federal Highway Administration issued more than $700 million in combined funding via its Bridge Investment Program (BIP) to support
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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