Government

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has unveiled nearly $50 million in funding as part of a $160 million initiative aimed at reducing embodied greenhouse gas emissions in construction materials. This investment is crucial for advancing the development and use of cleaner materials like concrete and steel, which are vital for modern infrastructure and the […]

Continuing the deployment of funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has allocated $829.6 million to enhance the resilience of 80 infrastructure projects nationwide against floods, sea-level rise, and other climate change impacts. These projects span across 37 states, the District of Columbia, and the Virgin Islands. The

The Portland Cement Association (PCA), representing America’s cement manufacturers, celebrates the approval of Portland-limestone cement (PLC) by the Connecticut Department of Transportation. This decision marks a significant milestone, as it signifies nationwide acceptance of a lower-carbon variant of a crucial construction material. PLC, formulated with a higher limestone content, maintains the same level of effectiveness

The U.S. Department of Commerce is strategically allocating funds from the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 to prioritize semiconductor chip plant projects slated for completion by 2030. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo revealed this focus during her address at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington on February 26th. With an overwhelming response

Missouri has taken a significant step forward in its ambitious plan to enhance Interstate 70 (I-70) across the state by awarding the first project, valued at $405 million, to a design-build team comprising Millstone Weber and Jacobs. This marks the initial phase of a broader program aimed at widening and upgrading nearly 200 miles of