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Infrastructure strategy says all the right things, but…

Construction Law

Investment is more volatile than international comparators, leading to inefficiencies caused by peaks and troughs in investment cycles, which drives up the cost of infrastructure projects, reduces industry confidence to invest, and diminishes the public acceptability of programmes.

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Louisiana Pulls Plug on $3-Billion Sediment Diversion Project

ENR Construction

Image courtesy of the State of Louisiana July 18, 2025 Louisiana on July 17 officially canceled the $3- billion Mid‑Barataria Sediment Diversion Project, scrapping a centerpiece of its coastal‐restoration strategy to reconnect the Mississippi River to the Barataria Basin.

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Tariffs keep contractors guessing on material costs

Construction Dive

In fact, contractors say tariff hikes have already triggered delays on certain projects. Contractors are adapting where they can, through smarter procurement, tighter project planning and more selective bidding,” said O’Reilly. Private developers already scrapped more projects in May than in any other month on record.

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Midwest People: July 2025

ENR Construction

She has developed expertise in financial infrastructure development for scaling operations, risk management frameworks for complex multiyear projects, capital strategy development, balancing growth and stability and data-driven decision support for strategic initiatives. Louis communications manager since 2007.

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Trevor Hunsaker Named President of Big-D Lindon Unit

CCR Magazine

As one of the fastest-growing counties in the state, Utah County is projected to lead Utah’s population growth over the next two decades.Hunsaker has been an integral part of Big-D for nearly two decades, demonstrating leadership, dedication, and a strong commitment to excellence.

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Insufficient Risk Mapping, Overdevelopment Cited in Texas Flood Tragedy

ENR Construction

Noem said states should manage their own emergencies, with any successor federal agency tasked with a supporting financial role—largely through block grants only. AP Photo/Joshua A. Porter stressed the implications of states disparate levels of ability to both respond and rebuild.

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Lawmakers Eye Cuts for Some Programs in Fiscal 2026 Spending Bills

ENR Construction

The bill reflects current administration priorities, with funding steered toward deregulation, particularly related to oil and gas leasing through Interior, and a drop in EPA’s overall budget by 23%—making deep cuts to the state revolving fund programs for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects.