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DOT awards $1.8B in transportation infrastructure grants

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Nearly 150 road, rail, transit and port projects will receive discretionary grant funds from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity, or RAISE, program.

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California: Supplier Diversity Spurs Equity-Driven Development

Business Facilities

The post California: Supplier Diversity Spurs Equity-Driven Development appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. The Golden State has launched a program that promotes inclusive procurement as the prerequisite for a resilient supply chain.

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GHG, SHG, SEC Regulations – Facilities Regs and Reporting Changes Coming Soon

Job Order Contracting

Once enough data has been acquired on these three metrics, they can be integrated into the investment process when deciding what equities or bonds to buy.” Equity share. Source building material, bricks, cement, aggregate and sand from the closest source to reduce the transport distance and related emissions. Operational.

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State Transportation Officials Join Call for Greater Equity in DBE Prime Contracting

ENR Construction

The heads of six state DOTs have signed on to the Equity in Infrastructure Project's pledge to increase the share of prime contracts that go to disadvantaged businesses.

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Will New Efforts Finally Bring Equity to Communities Long Impacted by Water, WW, Transportation and Other Infrastructure?

ENR Construction

While inequities exist in all infrastructure sectors—from highway alignments to wastewater treatment plant locations—finding solutions won’t be easy or without controversy.

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US DOT Awards $95M in IIJA Tech-Related Grants

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Grants are for planning and developing prototype technology projects intended to improve transportation safety, equity, efficiency and innovation.

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U.S. Cities Tackle Energy Efficiency in 2021

Pro Builder

San Francisco took the top spot for its energy efficient transportation policies and local government operations, which prioritized investments for efficient and sustainable vehicle fleets and infrastructure. The West Coast dominated the list of energy efficient cities with four California metros in the top 10. Seattle and San Jose, Calif.,