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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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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Why Colorado River negotiations are so difficult
Negotiations over a new Colorado River management plan have stalled, leaving states unable to meet a federal deadline and raising
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Exploring solutions to mitigate flooding in urban estuaries
Estuaries are vital ecological and economic hubs, but they are increasingly vulnerable to flooding from rising sea levels, stronger storms
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Biden Infrastructure Bill Spurred Increase in Highway Spending
The Urban Institute’s review of four years of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) spending shows that while the federal
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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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$193 million project to upgrade Pittsburgh’s drinking water system
Local officials, labor representatives and community leaders recently gathered along the Allegheny River to celebrate the start of construction on
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Proactive actions to maintain safety in the National Air Space
The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced new safety measures to address strain on the
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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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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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Tallahassee force main leak snarls traffic
City of Tallahassee crews responded to a major wastewater spill after a force main leak at the T.P. Smith Water
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DOT&PF Awards $29 Million for Kenai Spur Highway Upgrades
The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities has awarded a $29 million construction contract for Phase II of the
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City of Wasilla’s Path Modernizes Wastewater Infrastructure
Wasilla, Alaska, is using $5.7 million in Community Project funding to overhaul its aging wastewater infrastructure, a system still dependent
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Cities Navigate Surging Electricity Demand and Rising Risk
Cities face mounting challenges as new, energy-intensive users like data centers, electrified transit and industrial reshoring strain local grids, while
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Public Works Makes Normal Happen
This summer, communities across the United States have faced devastating natural disasters floods, wildfires, tornadoes and more. For many, the
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How can civil engineers adapt to unexpected job responsibilities?
Civil engineering encompasses a wide range of roles and responsibilities, from building structures to managing projects, which means professionals often
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DOE Announces $134 Million to Advance U.S. Fusion Leadership
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $134 million in funding to accelerate innovation in fusion energy through two
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DOE Appoints Inaugural CEO of FESI
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released the appointment of the CEO for the Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation
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Department of Energy expands AI Infrastructure with Four New Sites
The U.S. Department of Energy will partner with data center developers, energy companies and private sector partners to develop four
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A ‘poison pill’ in California’s budget deal ties state spending
California’s Legislature narrowly passed a $321 billion budget just before the July 1st deadline, but its enactment hinges on approval of two
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