Mich. Governor Directs 'Streamlined' Infrastructure Permitting
ENR Construction
JUNE 2, 2022
Gretchen Whitmer says state agencies must coordinate to avoid duplication during permit application review processes for large infrastructure projects.
Michigan Governor Directs 'Streamlined' Infrastructure Permitting Process
ENR Construction
JUNE 2, 2022
Michigan agencies must coordinate to avoid duplication during permit application review processes for large infrastructure projects.
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NEPA and Permitting Reform After Joe Manchin Flops
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Reform of the federally required process of project impact review and permitting is a big missing piece of the U.S. infrastructure future.
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Federal agencies promise to speed major infrastructure reviews and permitting
Construction Dive
APRIL 11, 2018
Policies laid out in a new memorandum of understanding aim to reduce permitting time for major infrastructure projects to no more than two years.
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Manchin Reintroduces Permitting Reform Bill in Senate
ENR Construction
MAY 4, 2023
Joe Manchin revives his permitting reform package, which includes deadlines and limits for NEPA reviews and court challenges of infrastructure projects.
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Federal Infrastructure Bill Paves the Way Toward More Transportation Infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships
Constructlaw
MARCH 29, 2023
trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is poised to change how the United States views and implements public-private partnerships (P3s). 4] Certain federal actions trigger NEPA reviews, including federal funding, granting federal permits or approvals, and allowing projects to take place on federal property.
BIM for Infrastructure
ENR Construction
MAY 1, 2022
I brought up some of the underlying tenets of a project, such as permitting, bidding, payment, compliance, analysis, and others that we may get into, like materials. In my previous blog, we were looking deeper into the Transportation BIM Lifecycle.
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Massachusetts, NJ Push New Offshore Wind Energy Infrastructure
ENR Construction
MAY 5, 2023
New England state reveals details of fourth round of developer bids—with new terms on cost hikes—while New Jersey launches expanded bid for ocean-to-shore power transmission options and permits first construction of 1.1-GW GW Orsted project.
Mixed Reviews for EPA Move to Speed Energy Permits
ENR Construction
JUNE 19, 2019
Environmental Protection Agency guidance aimed at streamlining permit approvals for natural gas pipelines and other energy infrastructure projects is murky, at best, and could lead to more frequent legal skirmishes, some observers say. The outlook for new U.S.
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Opportunity Ripe for Infrastructure
Construction Equipment
MARCH 9, 2016
Norman Anderson, CEO of CG/LA Infrastructure and contributor to TheHill.com , isn't taking sides but he is calling for the two leading potential presidential candidates to speak up about how they plan to make massive changes as to how the nation's infrastructure is funded, permitted, and built.
With IIJA Nearly a Year Old, White House Seeks to Speed Up Projects
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 13, 2022
White House releases "action plan" to accelerate infrastructure projects, including efforts to speed project permitting.
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Senate Lawmakers Seek To Expand Infrastructure Permit Council
ENR Construction
JUNE 28, 2018
Bill would increase the types of projects under Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council's purview.
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Senate Lawmakers Seek to Expand Infrastructure Permit Council
ENR Construction
JUNE 28, 2018
Bill would increase types of projects under Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council's purview.
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Digital Builder Ep 27: 3 Key Takeaways on the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA)
Autodesk Construction Cloud
APRIL 18, 2022
The Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) was recently signed into law in the United States and it’s poised to have a significant impact on the construction industry. This is the biggest investment [in infrastructure] we’ve seen in our lifetimes, and definitely within my parents’ lifetimes since Eisenhower.
White House advances plan to revise NEPA, wants faster infrastructure permitting
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 22, 2019
National Environmental Policy Act rules, which were issued in 1978, have not seen a significant revision since 1986.
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Cannabis Retail Construction: How to Navigate the Green Rush
HardHatChat
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Plus, having worked in many states and major cities, we’re familiar with the local construction landscape and can help anticipate regional considerations for labor, permitting and approvals. They use an inordinate amount of water and power, and so the appropriate infrastructure must be in place to support them.
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Rule Aims to Speed Pipeline Projects
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 15, 2019
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to change Clean Water Act regulations aimed at “streamlining the approval process for permits that are the sticking point for major pipelines and other major infrastructure projects.” According to the Wall Street Journal, the proposed change is…
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Final NEPA rule will make it easier to rebuild infrastructure, reinvigorate the economy, and continue protecting the environment
BD+C
JULY 16, 2020
Sandherr, issued the following statement in reaction to the release today of the Administration’s final rule reforming the National Environmental Policy Act Permitting Process: The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E.
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Skanska to Split 55:45 between Infrastructure and Buildings
Construction Cost Estimating
FEBRUARY 25, 2014
Bill Hocking, executive vice-president of Skanska confirmed that the firm will tilt its UK business towards infrastructure from 2015 to 2020, after restructuring its senior management. Skanska is expected to divide the business 55:45 between infrastructure and building.
Discover Your EDGE in Avondale
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Avondale, Arizona offers a low cost of doing business, uncomplicated permitting process, access to critical transportation corridors, and a deep talent pipeline of skilled workers. Read: Discover Your EDGE in Avondale at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Video: Cognitive GPR 'Sees' 12-Feet Underground
Construction Equipment
APRIL 4, 2018
A transformational new technology being developed jointly by the University of Vermont and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga could reduce utility inspections to an afternoon’s work, instead of taking months using the current permit-dig-map process.
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Challenges & Opportunities in Commercial Construction
HardHatChat
APRIL 24, 2023
Permitting : The best way to turn your permit review process around in a timely manner is to work with a qualified and experienced architect and engineer to produce the best documents possible. Going with the lowest bidder is rarely worth it. Getting it right the first time can save you time and money.
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State of the Construction Industry: January Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 31, 2019
In construction, however, signs point to at least one more big year, with a rush of infrastructure projects getting rolled out, new technologies showing positive impacts and new ideas to overcome labor shortages. A number of high-profile infrastructure projects could give the construction industry a boost in 2019. In New York, Gov.
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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know
Levelset
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Environmental laws provide the backbone for permitting and reporting requirements on construction projects, while a wide variety of state and municipal laws impose even stricter rules. NPDES permits are issued by states that have obtained EPA approval to issue permits or by EPA Regions in states without such approval.
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7 key benefits of Lean construction for wind farms
Lets Build
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
They extend across huge swathes of land, necessitating independent construction of each turbine and its ground-level infrastructure. However, this overlooks the manufacturing processes that precede it and the infrastructure that surrounds it. Modular turbine assembly can often be completed within a couple of months.
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Build Me A Building As Fast As You Can
Construction and Infrastructure Law
MARCH 9, 2021
The lower court determined that the NYC Zoning Resolution did not permit a developer to utilize a portion of a tax lot to merge with a neighboring zoning lot. The inclusion of partial tax lots in a zoning lot is not expressly discussed in the NYC Zoning Resolution, but was permitted by a 1978 Department of Buildings memo.
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5 Things to Look For in a Waterproofing Company
Construction Marketing
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
The kind of work that basement waterproofing companies do may require a local building permit. Does the company have the necessary infrastructure? However, you need to consider the infrastructure required for such a company to accomplish its work. Is the company insured, bonded, or licensed?
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“Super Squad” launched to unblock planning system
Construction Enquirer
JULY 24, 2023
Andrew Davies, CEO, Kier Group: “Construction and Infrastructure have a key role to play in supporting economic growth. As such, any steps taken to speed up planning consents and invest in the improvement and regeneration of communities are welcome.”
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Legalized Marijuana: Opportunities and Impact for Commercial Real Estate and Construction
HardHatChat
AUGUST 7, 2019
Plus, having worked in many states and major cities, we’re familiar with the local construction landscape and can help anticipate regional considerations for labor, permitting and approvals. They use an inordinate amount of water and power, and so the appropriate infrastructure must be in place to support them.
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Senate Committee Approves Bill to Speed Infrastructure Projects' Permits
ENR Construction
MAY 12, 2015
Measure would apply to transportation and non-transportation projects of more than $200 million,
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Housing Economists Weigh in on Biden’s Housing Plan
Pro Builder
APRIL 2, 2021
President Biden’s recently unveiled $2 trillion infrastructure plan will set aside $213 billion for affordable housing. Housing Economists Weigh in on Biden’s Housing Plan. cbroderick. Fri, 04/02/2021 - 09:15. Realtor.com chief economist says it’s an ambitious plan, noting that this is both good and bad.
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Construction and Infrastructure Law
MARCH 9, 2021
The lower court determined that the NYC Zoning Resolution did not permit a developer to utilize a portion of a tax lot to merge with a neighboring zoning lot. The inclusion of partial tax lots in a zoning lot is not expressly discussed in the NYC Zoning Resolution, but was permitted by a 1978 Department of Buildings memo.
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California Construction in the Time of Covid-19
Construction and Infrastructure Law
MARCH 24, 2020
California’s list of “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers” [1] exempts all construction work from the purview of California’s statewide “Stay at Home” Order. [2] This is especially true given that the localities are the ones that issue permits, schedule inspections and sign-off on work.
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California Construction in the Time of Covid-19
Construction and Infrastructure Law
MARCH 24, 2020
California’s list of “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers” [1] exempts all construction work from the purview of California’s statewide “Stay at Home” Order. [2] This is especially true given that the localities are the ones that issue permits, schedule inspections and sign-off on work.
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Canada-New York Power Line Developer Seeks EPC Contractor
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 3, 2014
permit on Oct. Infrastructure' billion Champlain Hudson Power Express, to be partially under water, received a U.S. Energy Dept.
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RELi Could be Standard Practice in Nearly Every Real Estate Transaction
Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 21, 2018
will help identify and reduce the risk of damage in the event of a natural disaster, economic disruption, resource depletion or other crisis for buildings, homes, neighborhoods and infrastructure. addresses the issue differently, when it prescribes, “building on green field sites below the 500 year floodplain is not permitted.”.
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$1-Billion Powerplant Project on Hold over "Carbon Offsets"
ENR Construction
JULY 15, 2014
of the Environment issued a stop-work order over emissions reductions credits (ERC) needed to comply with restrictions on its air quality permit. Infrastructure' Early-stage construction of an incinerator and powerplant project near Baltimore is at a standstill after the Maryland Dept.
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A HERS Rating for Water Use?
Pro Builder
AUGUST 3, 2021
As headlines about drought and aging infrastructure grab the public’s attention, the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) is several months into launching HERS H2O, a system that grades a home’s water-use efficiency. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index) A lot of that cost is driven by infrastructure.
What a Chicago 2016 Summer Olympics Means for Chicago’s Retail and Restaurant Construction Industry
HardHatChat
SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
The hottest ticket in town for retail and restaurant owners will be a City of Chicago “Express Permit.” Historically, retail and restaurant renovations/expansions take 3 to 9 months after their building permit is issued.
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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws
Green Building Law Update
APRIL 28, 2019
Senate Bill 546 (passed) makes changes to nutrient management plan compliance, enforcement, and reporting; concentrated animal feeding operation permitting and fees; and water quality monitoring in tributaries located on the lower Eastern Shore. Wetlands Permits and Licenses. Clean Energy Jobs. Stormwater and Flood Management.
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RELi Could be Standard Practice in Nearly Every Real Estate Transaction
Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 21, 2018
will help identify and reduce the risk of damage in the event of a natural disaster, economic disruption, resource depletion or other crisis for buildings, homes, neighborhoods and infrastructure. addresses the issue differently, when it prescribes, “building on green field sites below the 500 year floodplain is not permitted.”.
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13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023
BD+C
APRIL 20, 2023
Look for the act to spur the greening not only of buildings and infrastructure in the federal, state, municipal, and university sectors, but also in the private. — Steve Rhoades, Vice President of Market Development & Federal Solutions 7. Eric Vallejo, Director of Reality Capture and Geospatial Solutions 11.
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Coronavirus confusion reigns
Construction Law
APRIL 6, 2020
The Scottish Government guidance above however seems to permit almost any sites to operate as long as social distancing measures are put in place and adhered to. But not everything and everybody within a national infrastructure sector is ‘critical’.
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