Gov. John Carney joined members of the General Assembly, members of his Cabinet, and advocates on Thursday to sign multiple pieces of legislation aimed at tackling climate change in Delaware.
This work builds off of efforts by state agencies and other constituents. Carney developed a Climate Action Plan aiming to reduce emissions and respond to future challenges.
“Climate change threatens our...
Construction on the new Delaware Memorial Bridge Protection System is underway and is expected to be completed in September 2025.
The cost of the project is nearly $93 million and is partially funded by a $22.25 million U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Better Utilizing Investment to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant.
“The Delaware Memorial Bridge is a vital transportation link in...
According to a report from Colliers, a commercial real estate firm, New Castle County’s retail vacancy rate dropped a full percentage point to 7.7% in the second quarter.
This is the first time vacancy has been under 8% since mid-2019, with the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 forcing some retailers and enclosed malls to close for a time. The increase...
Aegion Corporation , a provider of infrastructure maintenance, rehabilitation, and technology-enabled water solutions, announced the acquisition of Standard Pipe Services, a provider of trenchless repair services throughout the Delaware-Maryland-Pennsylvania area.
Standard Pipe Services employees and facilities will remain in place in Delaware, operating under the Insituform name. In 1999, Mark Schneider acquired Tri-State Grouting, a small, three-person sanitary sewer rehabilitation...
Delaware’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in April 2023 was 4.3%, down from 4.4% in March 2023, the state Labor Department reported.
It came as non-farm jobs fell by 400, the first month-over-month decline since May 2022, led by a reduction of 500 jobs in the construction industry. That could indicate a slowdown in an industry affected by higher interest...
Shure-Line Construction, Inc., an industrial contractor and fabricator based in Kenton is under new ownership.
The new owners are current employees Brad Rowlands, President; Jim Berg; Rich Brauer; Tom Dosio; and Mike Smith.
"The new owners look forward to continuing and improving upon the safety and quality standards that have contributed to the success of our customers over the...
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District released an update on the construction schedule for ongoing dune and beach nourishment work along the Delaware coast. Corps' contractor, Weeks Marine, Inc., is bringing a third hopper dredge to the site, which will significantly impact the schedule with construction beginning earlier than anticipated in several communities.
In April, Weeks...
The Chemours Company introduced Ti-Pure TS-6700 for waterborne architectural coatings that use titanium dioxide in pigments
Designed to meet the sustainability requirements facing coating producers, Ti-Pure TS-6700 titanium oxide is designed and produced with a bio-based organic surface treatment that brings together pigment performance, paint processing, and sustainability, a release stated. It is designed to meet current...
(In the above photo, Energize Delaware Executive Director Drew Slater addresses the assembled contractor/auditor group)
Energize Delaware recently hosted training for nearly 70 contractors and energy auditors from across the state.
The program focused on how energy efficiency can make a difference in Delaware through contractor and auditor partners. The participants work in home energy assessments and weatherization, including...
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. a publicly traded, regional solid waste, recycling, and resource management company, is buying collection, transfer, and recycling operations in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland from Canada-based GFL Environmental Inc. for $525 million. Casella is based in Rutland, VT.
The proposed acquisition includes nine hauling operations, one transfer station, and one material recovery facility with sales of about $185 million....
Legislation that would allow speed cameras in construction zones and residential areas has been introduced.
State Rep. Ed Osienski, D-Newark, is lead sponsor on the bill, which has bipartisan co-sponsors.
A bill that temporarily allowed speed cameras in the I-95 construction zone through Wilmington was credited with cutting accidents during a lengthy reconstruction period.
Maryland already allows speed cameras in work and...
Marnie Oursler, president, Marnie Custom Homes, Bethany Beach, was named the 2022 Custom Builder of the Year Award, presented by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
Each year, NAHB honors outstanding individual achievements within the custom home building industry at an annual event known as “The Nationals.
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NAHB’s Custom...
(Army Corps of Engineers photo of the Indian River Sand Bypass Plant)
The Delaware Congressional Delegation announced $51,681,000 for water projects in Delaware as a part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers work plan for fiscal 2023. Funding came from several different Water Resources Development Acts
“Investing in Delaware’s water resources infrastructure is critical for maintaining a...
Construction is well underway at the First State Logistics Park off Route 896 just south of Newark, a mile from I-95. The roof is being installed at the 408,000-square-foot Building F and concrete is being poured on the floor at the 385,000-square-foot Building B will become a DuPont manufacturing site for its electronics materials business.
When built out, the...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded $11.3 million to Delaware from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that communities can use to upgrade essential water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
Nearly half of the funding, which comes through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund will be available as grants or principal forgiveness loans helping lower income communities invest...
