America’s school facilities are being renovated, expanded, and upgraded, creating high demand for construction

School district construction throughout the U.S. is rampant currently, and it promises to be the same in 2025. That’s probably because a report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office noted that 54% of all schools in America were in dire need of updates or complete building replacements as long ago as 2020. In fact, the […]

DOE announces up to $127.5 million to remove carbon from cement makers, power plants

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) is making available up to $127.5 million for the development of test centers focused on carbon dioxide (CO2) capture, removal and conversion at cement manufacturing facilities and power plants.  Achieving the federal goal of a net-zero emissions economy by 2050 will […]

South Dakota awards $105 million to support water, wastewater projects

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) has allocated $105 million to improve drinking water and wastewater systems across the state. Recipients will use the funds to build water treatment plants, install reservoirs, expand systems and improve infrastructure. Some notable projects receiving funds include: The WEB Water Development Association will receive the largest […]

Philadelphia working to increase diversity in construction contracts

Philadelphia has been working to increase the diversity of businesses that are awarded infrastructure construction contracts, Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson said during a recent event focusing on the early stages of the construction process. Johnson spoke at the 2024 Philadelphia’s Anchors for Growth and Equity Real Estate and Construction Summit to discuss how […]

Department of Energy announces funding for state, local clean energy projects

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a new round of funding through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. More than $12.62 million will be disbursed to 32 local governments, two states and one tribe to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through improvements in energy efficiency.  Overseen by DOE’s Office of State […]