SolarReserve LLC, a privately owned company based in Santa Monica,
Calif., plans to make a final decision in the next six months on a site in Nye County, Nev., for what would be the world’s largest solar power plant.
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NCDOT Says Currituck Bridge Plans Are Delayed But Intact
On Oct. 17, the Southern Environmental Law Center issued a statement on behalf of opponents to the proposed Mid-Currituck Bridge, claiming that NCDOT is delaying building the seven-mile Currituck Sound crossing due to rising costs and lower traffic forecasts.
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Test Drive: Ram 3500 One-Ton Dually
This fall’s continued slowdown in truck sales already has started to bring year-end savings, offering work-truck buyers an opportunity to look for deals.
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Consider Operating Costs of Diesel Exhaust Fluid, Too
Due to the increased sales of diesel passenger cars and SUVs, including those recently caught gaming the emissions system, a greater number of traditional, on-highway filling stations now have diesel’s green pumps.
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Storm Repair Funds Roll Out, but Louisiana Seeks an Increase
Federal agencies are continuing to provide disaster-relief funds to states recovering from this year’s storms and floods, including Hurricane Matthew.
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Product Snapshot: Cordless Grinder and Rough-Terrain Crane
The WPB 36 LTX BL 230 is a 9-in. cordless angle grinder that can tackle many cutting and grinding applications that normally require a corded tool.
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Wanted: Bold, New Ideas From Civil Engineers
I have not-so-groundbreaking news to share: America’s infrastructure is underfunded.
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Elections Likely to Produce Slim Majorities in Congress
As the Nov. 8 elections draw near, construction industry officials are keeping close watch on political parties’ fight for control of Congress.
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Water Utility Groups Offer Travel Money to Spur Technology Adoption
A trio of water utility associations is jointly offering utility personnel professional scholarships that will cover their expenses to travel and study innovations implemented by their peers around the country.
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Wall-Penetrating Handheld Radar Opens New Possibilities
A new device from an Israeli company is starting to draw attention: A handheld imager detects objects behind obstructions using low-power radio frequency in ranges that include those used by police speed guns.
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