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California Mass Timber Building Competition Begins January 15

Competition to award $500,000 in grants to teams who design innovative mass timber buildings

Wood-framed Stella, in Marina Del Rey, CA, is two buildings with 244 residential units completed in 2013 for about $65 million.

2019 Construction Outlook Hinges on Federal Infrastructure Funds

Amid forecasts for a moderating growth outlook, there are positive signals coming from Capitol Hill that more infrastructure funds may be coming. But should we get our hopes up?

Report: Extreme Weather Events Wreak Havoc on California Roadways

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Senator Schumer Pushes for Sustainability in Infrastructure Bill

Senator Chuck Schumer wants to include resilient water, waste, sewer and transportation plans in any infrastructure bill that's announced:

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Report: Reinvigoration of Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 Needed to Fix Interstates

New report says a reinvigoration of federal and state partnership that produced the Interstate Highway System is needed to save the interstates

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Report Strengthens Economic Case for Flood-prepared Infrastructure

National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)

“Natural Hazard Mitigation Saves: Utilities and Transportation Infrastructure” provides analysis and key examples that underscore the benefits of investing in flood mitigation measures.

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International Conference on SMA Promotes the Sustainability Benefits of This Durable Pavement

Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA) extends the use phase of a roadway and has a positive influence on the environmental impact construction causes.

Warm mix Stone Matrix Asphalt is put to the test by the Maryland Department of Transportation on a major interstate connection.

Kenworth-Chillicothe Earns 2018 “Encouraging Environmental Excellence” Gold Award from Ohio EPA

Kenworth Truck Company

The award recognizes businesses, nonprofits and government agencies in Ohio that demonstrate commitment to exceed regulatory compliance and attain exceptional achievements in environmental stewardship.

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DTNA pledges support for EPA Cleaner Truck Initiative

Daimler Truck North America

The initiative kicks off a process for the reduction of NOx and particulate emissions; specific goals will be made public in the coming months.

Sustainability is an Innovation Enabler In Construction

CASE and CNH are building sustainability into their machines with an eye on enabling use of today’s and tomorrow’s latest technology innovations

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Federal Judge Blocks Keystone XL Pipeline

Judge Brian Morris of Montana overtuned President Trump's permit saying justification for approving the permit was incomplete

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Allen Engineering Promotes Don Gordon to Vice President of Operations

Allen Engineering Corporation

Gordon has 20+ years of experience in operations, engineering, quality and supply chain management, and has proven to be an invaluable asset to the organization over the last several years.

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