U.S. DOT announces $1 billion investment in road safety
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced nearly $1 billion in funding to make roads safer. This
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EPA to increase phthalate chemical regulation
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it will move to regulate dozens of applications of five widely used phthalate chemicals to
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Highlights from NLC Leadership
Heading into 2026, the National League of Cities reflects on their successes of 2025. This includes the leadership under the
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What government contractors should expect in 2026
Americans experienced a rapidly changing world in 2025 and from all indications, it appears that change will continue to be
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New water treatment upgrade opened in Hawaii
On Dec. 30., the Kailua Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant in Kailua, Hawaii opened its new $11 million UV system. Originally
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Addressing Aging Infrastructure with Sustainability
The completion of the Denver Water Northwater Treatment Plant in Golden, Colo., marks a significant milestone in their commitment to
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Sewage could turn wastewater into an energy source
A redevelopment project in Denver transformed a construction challenge into a sustainable energy solution by tapping heat from wastewater flowing
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EPA approves millions for water infrastructure in Oregon and Washington
The Environmental Protection Agency has approved $240 million in low-interest WIFIA loans to support major water infrastructure projects in Oregon
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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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Public Works in Las Vegas Year in Review
The City of Las Vegas aspires to plan, design, build, operate and maintain our assets to enable safe and reliable
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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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Revitalizing the North Bay’s Most Vital Route
The Marin–Sonoma Narrows (MSN) project targets one of the most well-known bottlenecks on US-101 between Novato in Marin County and
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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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The Future on Water Infrastructure Funding and Programs
Looking ahead to 2026, federal policy decisions will play a major role in helping communities upgrade drinking water, wastewater 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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NIST Launches Centers for AI in Manufacturing Infrastructure
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is expanding its partnership with the nonprofit MITRE Corporation as part of a
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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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The Mount Holly Pump Station Revitalizes Water Infrastructure in North Carolina
The new Mount Holly Pump Station, located in North Carolina, at Tuckaseege Park, began service this September. Charlotte Water partnered
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Building Resilience into Every Stage of Design
For decades, infrastructure has been viewed through the lens of efficiency, growth and connectivity. But as the effects of climate
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CISA updates cybersecurity benchmarks
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has released an updated version of its Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals to help critical
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Illinois American Water completes improvements to water treatment plant
Illinois American Water Interurban (Metro East) District completed the final stages of significant upgrades to its historic water treatment plant.
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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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