U.S. Officials Support Energy Expansion
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, along with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, visited Alaska to promote
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Trump’s Key Step Toward Making Cars Affordable Again
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced a final rule by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that reinterprets
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Cities are Using Financial Empowerment to Advance Economy
Cities across the U.S. are adopting comprehensive financial empowerment strategies to enhance residents’ economic mobility. San Antonio, Texas, eliminated $60
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Infrastructure is a solid bet: Ferrovial exec
As federal infrastructure funding becomes less reliable in the U.S., the private sector is stepping in to fill the gap,
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APWA Announces 2025 Public Works Leaders of the Year
The American Public Works Association (APWA) has announced its 2025 Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year, an honor
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Incorporate hazard risk into community planning
Hazard mitigation planning is crucial for reducing the impact of natural disasters, but efforts are often fragmented due to separate
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Illinois Green Lights Plan to Revamp State Roadways
The Illinois Tollway board has approved a $2 billion, seven-year capital plan called ‘Bridging the Future’ to modernize and maintain
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Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Slashes Red Tape
Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced 52 deregulatory actions across key transportation agencies aimed at eliminating outdated and redundant rules
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Texas plans $20B to mitigate looming water crisis
Over 6 million people in Texas are currently living in drought-affected areas, highlighting the state’s vulnerability to extreme weather patterns
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Navigating the impact of new Buy America requirements
Michael Peloso and Dan McCrave-Bessette of J.S. Held note that the Federal Highway Administration has finalized a rule to enforce
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Data Centers and Local Environmental Considerations
As of 2025, the U.S. has around 3,600 data centers, including over 600 hyperscale centers that support AI and demand
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U.S. Announces Over $1.5 Billion to Repair Roads and Bridges
The U.S. Department of Transportation is providing over $1.5 billion in federal funding to help states and territories repair transportation
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Drain Cleaning Equipment Market to Reach $4.08 Billion by 2031
The global drain cleaning equipment market is projected to grow significantly, reaching an estimated $4.08 billion by 2031, according to
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Portland Infrastructure at Risk as City Gradually Sinks, Study Says
A recent study published in Nature reveals that over 80% of Portland, Oregon, is experiencing land subsidence, with the ground
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Executive Orders Aim to Advance U.S. Nuclear Energy and Scientific Standards
On May 23, 2025, President Trump signed executive orders aimed at revitalizing the U.S. nuclear energy sector and reinforcing scientific
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Startup Enables 100-Year Bridges With Corrosion-Resistant Steel
Allium Engineering, a startup founded by two MIT alumni, has developed a corrosion-resistant steel rebar that could significantly extend the
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EPA Partners with City of Albany to Replace Lead Service Lines
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has partnered with the City of Albany and the New York State Department of
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$2.5 Billion Water Infrastructure Deal, Additional 20-Year Annual $1 Billion Struck in Texas Legislature
Texas lawmakers have approved a significant investment in the state’s water infrastructure, allocating $2.5 billion to address aging systems and
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ASCE Honors Class of 2025 Distinguished Members
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has announced its 2025 class of Distinguished Members, the highest honor the society
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USDOT Responds to State Opposition Over Electric Vehicle Charging Program Review
The U.S. Department of Transportation has responded to a coalition of 16 states and the District of Columbia that are
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National Public Works Week Honors Essential Infrastructure Workers
The American Public Works Association (APWA) is celebrating National Public Works Week (NPWW) from May 18–24, 2025, to recognize the
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Infrastructure Project of the Week: Gordie Howe International Bridge Nears Completion
The Gordie Howe International Bridge, a significant infrastructure endeavor connecting Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario, is approaching its anticipated opening
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ICYMI: Leaders Thank EPA for Over $21 Million in Brownfields Grants to Communities in Mid-Atlantic Region
On May 16, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $21 million in Brownfields Grants to support 30
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U.S., China Reach Tariff Agreement, Easing Pressure on Building Industry
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the approval of 76 infrastructure grants totaling over $607 million. The funding will support
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Transportation Secretary Announces Major Funding for Alabama’s I-10 Mobile River Bridge Project
On May 7, 2025, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced a finalized $550 million grant agreement to support Alabama’s
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