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Portsmouth Terminal powers up America’s offshore wind future
In a significant milestone for Port of Virginia‘s critical infrastructure, the comprehensive redevelopment project at Portsmouth Marine Terminal was completed in March 2025. The massive construction job transformed 72 acres of terminal space and 1,500 feet of wharf into a specialized offshore wind staging port—and positioned Virginia as a strategic location in the offshore wind…
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The Power of Hemp: Wilden’s vision for sustainable homes
What if the future of sustainable living wasn’t just energy-efficient, but actually carbon-negative? That’s the question Wilden, a forward-thinking developer in British Columbia, is answering with one of Canada’s first hemp-insulated homes. Designed to challenge what’s possible in residential construction, the net-zero ready home blends smart design with a surprisingly old-school material: hemp. Fast-growing, naturally…
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How Franklin Electric’s Erin Faulls is championing women in logistics
When Erin Faulls joined Franklin Electric more than five years ago, she was already making a name for herself in logistics and operations—a field where women are often under-represented, especially in executive-level roles. Today, as Franklin Electric’s International Trade & Logistics Director, Faulls has helped pave the way for more women to follow her lead.…
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Senate Finance Committee reduces House IRA cuts, but few changes for wind and solar
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The Senate Finance Committee on Monday released its version of the budget bill the House passed in May, offering gentler cuts to the Inflation Reduction Act but still slashing tax incentives, especially those for wind…
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DBEs kept out of Brent Spence Bridge project, lawsuit says
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. A Kentucky attorney has filed a false claims lawsuit against the contractors building the $3.6 billion Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project connecting Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, alleging that they circumvented federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise requirements, according to…
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The ongoing debate over federal architecture
Federal buildings shape the backdrop of our civic life. A stroll through Washington, D.C., showcases this distinctly, featuring both stately structures with classical columns and pediments alongside sleek glass-and-steel facades. Should a courthouse or agency headquarters look like a Roman temple evoking ancient ideals or a sleek modern structure? That question has sparked a debate.…
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Students awarded for designs promoting circular economy
In an exciting culmination of pioneering ideas, expert guidance, teamwork, and a passion for advancing the circular economy, the finale of Wege Prize 2025 clinched winning spots for the top three teams. The competition was organized by Ferris State University’s Kendall College of Art and Design. The international design competition inspires interdisciplinary five-person student teams from…
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Bridging the Skills Gap: PlaneraEDU Prepares Construction Students for the Digital Jobsite
The construction industry stands at a crossroads. Faced with a persistent labor shortage, rising complexity in project delivery, and growing demands for speed and precision, construction leaders are under pressure to rethink how we prepare the next generation of workers. Nowhere is this more critical than in construction education, where traditional teaching methods and legacy…
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Ex-Tilbury Douglas CEO takes over as CIOB president
Speaking at CIOB’s annual Members’ Forum in Belfast this week, Gandy said: “As members of a professional body that is a critical enabler for delivering globally significant buildings and infrastructure, we have an obligation to be influencers in our own way – to be advocates of modern professionalism to our colleagues, our businesses, and our…
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The Besal Fund awards $115,000 in scholarships for 2025-2026 academic year
The Robert J. Besal Memorial Education Fund (Besal Fund), a trust established to provide a continuing scholarship program for the advancement of education in illuminating engineering disciplines, is proud to announce the recipients of its scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. This year, the Besal Fund has awarded 15 scholarships, totaling $115,000, to students from participating schools.…