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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Reflecting on Sustainable Infrastructure
As we close another year, those of us working in sustainable infrastructure face a paradox. The term “sustainability” has become
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Increased pollution in drinking water found across U.S.
Water professionals routinely check drinking water for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), research found that these levels are increasing in
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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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2025 Takeaways: Water-management
The past year in water-management, professionals implemented new solutions and looked to combat aging infrastructure. As the ASCE estimated that
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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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EPA and Army Corps announce WOTUS definition
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with the Army for Civil Works announced a proposal to clarify the “waters of
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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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DOT makes commitment to reduce roadway injuries and fatalities
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announces a new initiative to train 1 million first responders to improve road safety.
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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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New leadership at the NLC
The National League of Cities (NLC) introduces their newly elected president and board members. The new appointments were introduced at
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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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Los Angeles to double its wastewater recycling capacity
In Los Angeles, the Donald C. Tillman Water Reclamation Plant is slated for an upgrade to double its wastewater recycling
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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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Louisiana’s infrastructure graded at ‘C-’
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released the 2025 Report Card for Louisiana’s infrastructure. This grading system looks at
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How to Refuel the Highway Trust Fund
For nearly two decades, the Highway Trust Fund has spent more on highways than it collects from fuel taxes, mainly
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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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TxDOT projects boast major progress
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is balancing major infrastructure projects across the state. This month, they all saw remarkable
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