Medistar to Roll Out Air Filter that Kills Coronavirus, Say Researchers

A collaboration, led by Medistar Corp. and researchers from the University of Houston and Texas A&M, has developed a heating ventilating and air conditioning system filter that can trap and instantly kill 99.8% of the coronavirus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, says the team.

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Join Us August 3-7 for ENR's Virtual Award of Excellence

Along with so many other changes in the industry this year, the 55th annual ENR Award of Excellence celebration, which honors construction industry achievement, will be a series of virtual events taking place the week of Aug. 3.

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New Jersey Transit Unveils Ambitious Strategic Vision

Hoping to alleviate chronic problems with congestion, aging infrastructure and damage from Superstorm Sandy, New Jersey Transit is moving forward with a five-year, $17-billion capital plan and a first-time 10-year strategic plan—despite a $6-billion funding gap and lost revenue due to the pandemic.

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Threats of 'Day Zero' Water Scarcity Multiply

Last summer, Chennai became the world’s first major city in which there was no water for residents to drink. But, as climate change makes flooding and drought more common, the city of 8 million is unlikely to be the last to run dry.

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Threats of 'Day Zero' Water Scarcity Multiple

Last summer, Chennai became the world’s first major city in which there was no water for residents to drink. But, as climate change makes flooding and drought more common, the city of 8 million is unlikely to be the last to run dry.

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Construction Economics for July 20, 2020

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

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Pulse: Project News for the Week of July 20, 2020

The National Park Service Intermountain Region is planning to construct the Transcanyon Water Distribution Pipeline in Grand Canyon National Park, via one of two options.

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