House Narrowly Passes $57B Energy and Water Development Funding Package

Republicans in the House of Representatives narrowly advanced, in a 214-213 vote on Sept. 4, their $57.3-billion energy and water development appropriations bill—even with four Republicans joining Democrats in voting against it. The package deals another setback to renewable energy following various rescissions and terminations by the Trump administration but shows support for nuclear power […]

North Dakota Advances Plan for $1.6B Natural Gas Pipeline

The North Dakota Industrial Commission will provide up to a $500-million financial guarantee for a planned pipeline that would transport millions of cu ft of natural gas a day from the western part of the state to the central and eastern parts.  On Aug. 21, the commission, acting as the North Dakota Pipeline Authority, authorized […]

Midwest Musings | Engineering News-Record

Photo courtesy of Hausmann Construction Project-specific safety strategies that went beyond standard protocols were implemented for construction of the Osborne Legacy Complex at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, a 315,000-sq-ft expansion of Memorial Stadium. Safety is at the root of every successful construction project. Each year, ENR Midwest takes time to recognize and celebrate the projects […]