PFAS UPDATE: Key Strategies for Navigating Environmental Due Diligence
PFAS can be a game changer in commercial real estate transactions. As evolving policies expand the scope of potential liabilities and cleanup costs, environmental professionals must consider what steps they can take to address, mitigate, and manage PFAS-related risks at potentially impacted properties.
HISTORIC INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING YIELDS Extensive Opportunities for Remediation and Redevelopment
Billions of dollars are earmarked for environmental cleanup and related redevelopment projects.
Sackett Decision Provides Clarity, Substantially Restricts Clean Water Act Jurisdiction Scope
In its May 25, 2023, decision in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Supreme Court addressed the definition of "waters of the United States" (WOTUS) with regard to the Clean Water Act (CWA)...
Maine receives EPA’s largest brownfields cleanup investment
The United States EPA is lending more than $16 million to Maine to help clean up polluted brownfields sites. The money comes from President Joe Biden’s Investing in America Agenda...
Sackett v. EPA: A United (but Divided) Court Narrows CWA Scope
The U.S. Supreme Court just issued its long-awaited Sackett decision in which it significantly narrowed the scope of federal jurisdiction over “waters of the U.S.”
NYC is sinking under the weight of its buildings, geologists warn
New geological research warns that the weight of New York City’s skyscrapers is actually causing the Big Apple — whose more than 1 million buildings weigh nearly 1.7 trillion pounds — to sink lower into its surrounding bodies of water.
Renewables projects must respect Indigenous Peoples and local communities. Here’s how
The rapidly accelerating climate crisis warrants an urgent and thorough transformation of global energy systems.
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $6.5 billion for states, Tribes, and territories for essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades across the nation through...
A Complimentary Infrastructure Funding Solution: The Federal Infrastructure Bank
Despite the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill’s historic $1.2 trillion investment in U.S. infrastructure, the American Society of Civil Engineers estimates an additional $2 trillion is needed to repair our deteriorating infrastructure.
Mapped: The Largest 15 U.S. Cities by GDP
The United States has the largest GDP in the world in nominal terms, and urban areas are a major contributor to the country’s economic might.
One of Japan’s Most Revered Architects Says the World Should Build Less
Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, whose projects explore connections between natural and man-made systems, said the world should limit new construction to reduce the climate impact of the built environment.
Analysis: More office tenants ditching aging buildings for new digs
A tale of two office markets is unfolding in Manhattan as a growing number of tenants ditch older spaces for newer or recently renovated buildings.
ACEC Marks the One-Year Anniversary of the IIJA
On the heels of the hard-fought midterm elections, the one-year anniversary of the enactment of the historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is a good opportunity to remind lawmakers and the public about the continued...
Ranked: The Most and Least Livable Cities in 2022
Pandemic restrictions changed the livability of many urban centers worldwide as cultural sites were shuttered, restaurant dining was restricted, and local economies faced the consequences.
Recession Fears Squashing Deals: Bisnow Survey
Investors across the country are clamoring for industrial properties right now, especially those with solid tenants in place and proximity to major roads and population centers.
Why the Pandemic Downturn Has Been Amid the “Most Benign” for the Office Sector
For two years, headlines have screamed about a bloodbath in the office sector. Research from Moody’s Analytics shows those headlines have little in common with reality.
Johnson Controls’ AI-Enabled Solutions Improves Building Performance
Johnson Controls and Accenture are working together to boost Johnson Controls’ rollout of its AI-enabled connected solutions and services that improve building performance and reduce costs for building owners.
A Post-Pandemic Boom in Mixed-Use Mega Projects Is Underway
Positive property fundamentals at mixed-use developments are attracting investors of all types.
New ASCE Press Book Aids Stakeholders in Understanding Seismic Ground Motion
When the ground shakes, as a result of earthquakes, structural inertia prevents buildings from moving in unison with the ground. To extend the life of structures, engineers need to plan for potential ground motions during the design phase.
