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As ‘Slot’ Homes Draw Ire, Denver Plans Zoning Changes
- Saturday, 03 February 2018
- News Roundup
- Written by TPB News
City planners in Denver are making changes to zoning rules to curb the construction of “slot” homes, which have irked some residents. So reports an ABC affiliate in Denver.
Read more...New Texas Solar Farm to Be Finished By Year’s End
- Sunday, 21 January 2018
- News Roundup
- Written by TPB News
Despite traditionally being focused on oil and gas, construction has begun on what will be Texas’ largest solar farm to date. So reports Houston Public Media.
Read more...Despite Rumors, TransCanada Says Keystone XL on Track
- Sunday, 21 January 2018
- News Roundup
- Written by TPB News
Canadian energy company TransCanada said it is planning to move forward with the Keystone XL pipeline despite speculation regulatory setbacks in Nevada threatened to derail the project. So reports The Washington Times.
Read more...After Strong Gains, Housing Starts Dip 8.2% in December
- Sunday, 21 January 2018
- News Roundup
- Written by TPB News
After strong gains in October and November, groundbreakings on new homes dipped 8.2% in December. So reports USA Today.
Read more...Chamber of Commerce Calls for Gas Fee to Fund Infrastructure
- Sunday, 21 January 2018
- News Roundup
- Written by TPB News Staff
U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue recommended a 25-cent federal fuel “user fee” as part of a four-point plan to modernize the nation’s infrastructure.
Read more...Site Worker Charged for Putting Co-worker in Coma, Cover-up
- Friday, 05 January 2018
- News Roundup
- Written by TPB News
Two construction workers are facing assault and tampering charges after an alleged alcohol-fueled altercation at a loading dock. So reports The Boston Herald.
Read more...Construction Halted on Controversial Pennsylvania Pipeline
- Friday, 05 January 2018
- News Roundup
- Written by TPB News
Citing spills and other environmental violations, regulators in Pennsylvania ordered construction to be halted on the controversial Mariner East 2 pipeline. So reports The Hill.
Read more...How Big Can You Build?
- Sunday, 17 December 2017
- News Roundup
- Written by TPB News
Airports, dams, subways—oh, my!
Read more...Costs Escalate on Bayonne Bridge Project in N.J.
- Sunday, 17 December 2017
- News Roundup
- Written by TPB News
The Bayonne Bridge is a major artery connecting Staten Island, N.Y., North Jersey and the greater NYC area. So reports The News & Observer.
Read more...Construction Innovators and Disruptors: 2017 Award Recipients
- Sunday, 17 December 2017
- News Roundup
- Written by TPB News
Construction Dive recently announced its award winners for 2017. The list includes the people, organizations, companies, and trends that shaped the industry this past year.
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