ArchiCAD 16 Displays Powerful Updates

Mon, 21 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

ArchiCAD 16’s Morph Tool and Green Additions Separate it From Other BIM Software.

Cloud Collaboration Service Tags Construction Photos to Plans by Trade

Mon, 21 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

A free-for-now construction photo organizing service delights its early adopters

Project Leads from The Dodge Network

Mon, 21 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Bids, proposals and other key dates are presented in this week's peek at the latest projects in construction.

Capturing Innovation in the Construction Industry

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Members of the construction community are a famously inventive lot. In 2011, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued 1,360 patents in the field of static structures (e.g., buildings) alone, and many more in other fields related to construction and infrastructure.

Senate Passes 3-Year Ex-Im Bank Measure

Tue, 15 May 2012 22:55:23 GMT

Senate vote marks final congressional approval of the bill, which now goes to the White House. Obama praised the measure and said he would sign it.

Attorney Confirms Ruling to Restart Disputed Flood Project Bidding

Tue, 15 May 2012 20:36:03 GMT

Judge upholds reprocurement of protested $675-million New Orleans contract

Court Strikes Down NLRB Union Election Rule

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:26:33 GMT

Federal district court ruling blocks controversial NLRB regulation that business groups say would have made it harder for them to prepare for union elections.

W. Va. Airport Weighs Unmanned, Virtual Control Tower

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

New technology might make human-less towers a reality.

Florida's Anti-Cuba Law Could Be Trouble for Odebrecht

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

A new Florida law preventing local and state governments from hiring firms with business in Cuba could impact a major Miami contractor, and could end up in court.

Seattle Rail Tunnels Proceeding Smoothly

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

A risky tunneling project glides past the halfway mark as crews squeeze underneath Interstate 5.

Philadelphia Signs Agreement For Green Stormwater Control

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Philadelphia and the EPA signed an agreement on April 10 that paves the way for $2 billion in green infrastructure investments over the next 25 years for controlling CSOs and managing stormwater more sustainably.

New Keystone XL Pipeline Review Begins

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Project remains controversial as pressure to move forward mounts

The Market Picture Begins to Clear for the Top 400 Contractors

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Although public-sector market prospects remain murky, private-sector industrial investment has begun to turn around.

Product Snapshot: Articulated Dump Truck and Vibratory Roller

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

This week we look at an articulated dump truck from Doosan and a tandem vibratory roller from Bomag

Hot Markets: U.S. LNG Terminals

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

To answer demand created by cheap U.S. natural gas, energy companies are scrambling to convert import terminals into export terminals

MATT Construction Tries New Technique

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Known for sticking to its core markets, MATT Construction shows its versatility and tries Bubbledeck in a concrete slab.

Hoffman Corp.: Prepared to Prosper

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Hoffman Corp.'s strategy helped one of the biggest turnarounds of 2011.

Gray Construction Has a Winning Strategy

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Gray Construction is one of the biggest beneficiaries of the growing investment in manufacturing and industrial facilities.

People on the Move

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Executive News for Week of May 14, 2012

Merger Complete, Will United and RSC Get A New Name?

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

United Rentals Inc. finalized its $4.2 billion in cash-and-stock purchase of RSC Holdings Inc. on April 30.

Army Corps Plan Would Tame Red River, Prevent 100-Year Flood

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Work could begin as early as next summer on a $2-billion project to divert floods on the Red River around Fargo, N.D. and Moorhead, Minn.

Pulse 05/14/12

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Project News for the week of 5/14/12

Park Service Picks Teams To Rehabilitate National Mall

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Funding will come from private and federal sources

GSA Brainchild: Full Fees After Building Hits Energy-Use Targets

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

For an office project in Seattle, the U.S. General Services Administration is withholding 0.5% of the design-build team’s contract value until the building performs as promised, regarding energy use.

Aviation-Based Development Emerging as Trend in Planning

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Airport “cities” are a hot industry topic.

Pricetag for Florida Power & Light's Upgrades Rising 27 Percent

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

FPL says increasing the generating capacity of the two nuclear units at its St. Lucie station and two nuclear units at its Turkey Point station will cost more than $600 million above previous estimates.

Test Drive: 2012 Ram Tradesman 1500

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Ram’s basic half-ton truck comes with everything needed to go to work.

What’s New for the 2013 Ram

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Engineers got carried away by packing the truck with features never seen before on a light-duty pickup.

Officials Trim Timetable for Presenting Options on Asian Carp

Wed, 09 May 2012 21:34:55 GMT

New timetable could allow for earlier implementation of a solution

New Study Sees States, Localities Stepping Up on Infrastructure

Wed, 09 May 2012 19:58:21 GMT

A key reason for state, local initiatives is federal government's retrenchment in public works spending.

Construction Week - Late Breaking Industry News

Wed, 09 May 2012 18:58:35 GMT

Construction Week for 5-14-12

Activists Rally Against Proposed Coal Export Terminals

Tue, 08 May 2012 18:47:41 GMT

Opposition is mounting against six coal terminals proposed in the Northwest

Ted C. Kennedy, Who Led Contractor BE&K and Pushed Industry Change, Dies at 81

Tue, 08 May 2012 18:25:45 GMT

Activist embraced open shop but advocated for craft labor and allied with organized labor and owners to boost industry safety, productivity and image

MWH’s Krause Talks up Water, Panama Canal, and Risk Management

Tue, 08 May 2012 17:46:52 GMT

President and CEO Alan J. Krause gives readers his take on the Panama Canal expansion project, how to manage global risk and why the firm left Brazil.

Terminated, Then Penalized? What Federal Agencies Can and Can't Do

Tue, 08 May 2012 16:03:15 GMT

Federal agencies have stepped up contract compliance enforcement actions, and they have the power to punish companies following terminations.

Watch Out for Traps in Evolving State Pay-to-Play Rules

Mon, 07 May 2012 21:01:34 GMT

A Washington, D.C. attorney urges caution to avoid running afoul of rules limiting goodwill and procurement lobbying.

Contractor D. Dean Defaults on Projects in Alabama, Georgia

Mon, 07 May 2012 17:06:50 GMT

A contractor with projects in Alabama and Georgia tags its surety and asks it to step in to help finish its projects.

ConsensusDocs Contract Library Takes to the Cloud

Mon, 07 May 2012 16:32:47 GMT

ConsensusDocs platform eases process of construction contract document preparation.

Help a Teacher: Be a Mentor!

Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

High school math-engineering teacher seeks industry support to mentor low-performers in critical STEM skills.

Georgia Tech Builds Carbon-Neutral Lab to Study Carbon Neutrality

Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Unlike most laboratories, Georgia Tech’s is designed as both an energy miser and a prototype for net-zero energy-use research facilities.

Steel Revit Structure Model Transfers Show Great Promise

Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Structural-engineer/steel detailer validated the transfer of a simple steel frame modeled in Revit Structure to two widely used steel detailing packages using three types of translators.

New Risk-Based Tool Models Rotating Equipment and Instrumentation Service Life

Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Lloyd’s Register releases software that looks at usage and historic data for rotating and instrumentation equipment to optimize maintenance, extend service life and reduce failures.

How Ready Is 'BIM-Ready'? Online Assessment Tells All

Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Enthusiastic users expand low-profile U.K.-based service’s subscription base through word-of-mouth

New York City's Massive New UV Water Zapper Firing Up

Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Contractors have started bringing huge new treatment plant online

Howard Turner, Last in Family to Lead Turner Construction, Dies at 100

Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Former CEO joined the firm after a long outside career in research chemistry.

Noted Stanford U. Seismic Engineer Helmut Krawinkler Dies at 72

Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Krawinkler is credited with laying the foundation for performance-based seismic design.

Product Snapshot: Welding Wire and Demolition Hammer

Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

This week we look at a hard-facing wire for steel welding and a demolition hammer for breaking through concrete and masonry.

Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Arizona Immigration Law Case

Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

A ruling in Arizona’s favor could embolden other states, say labor advocates

Chinese Company Setting Up Pipe Plant in Texas

Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The plant is scheduled to be delivered in two phases between late 2012 and the end of 2014.

Laying New Pipe Can Take 18 Months

Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The basic elements of building a large interstate pipeline and smaller distribution pipelines.

Natural Gas Boom Drives Pipeline Upgrades

Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Calls are rising for more domestic natural gas and crude-oil transmission infrastructure, but environmental and safety reviews are also mounting.

N.Y. Contractor Lend Lease Signs $56-Million Overbilling Pact

Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

U.S. contends the firm allowed padding of labor foremen’s time sheets to expedite project completion

NRC Mulls Power-Loss Rules as Industry Preps Response

Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The Nuclear Regulator Commission is considering comments to a proposed revision of its station-blackout rule.

New Plans for Idle Maine USAF Base

Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Former radar station could host powerplant, business center.

Highway Work Zone Safety Campaign Continues

Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Industry-government efforts cited as factors behind decline in highway construction site fatalities.

People on the Move: AMEC, HNTB, Zachry, Parsons Corp., MWH, Bowman

Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

New hires and promotions for week of May 7

GAO Explains Why CH2M Lost Its Antarctica Bid Protest

Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

U.S. Government Accountability Office disagrees with firm’s contention that the National Science Foundation did not follow correct process in awarding the $2-billion support contract to Lockheed in 2011.

Putzmeister, Schwing Become Chinese-Owned Companies

Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Chinese manufacturers are expanding their presence, especially in Europe, industry analysts say.

Building Trades Look To November

Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Sean McGarvey tackles new challenges in rise to the top with sudden death of President Mark Ayers and November elections.

Was Justice Served by the Manslaughter Acquittal of James Lomma?

Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The saga is not over as the victims’ attorneys prepare to mount a civil trial against Lomma.

What Must Change to Make NYC Crane-Safe

Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

A succinct, multifaceted program for ending crane accidents in New York City--and futile criminal prosecutions.

EPA Official Resigns Over 'Crucify' comments

Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Environmental groups say they have lost an advocate

Bostick Confirmed as Corps Chief

Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Senate “holds” delayed his confirmation for more than a year.

Five Projects Picked To Apply for TIFIA Loans

Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Enter Your Teaser Here

Construction Week: Breaking News

Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

URS wins major award; Sacramento Mayor, team owners fight over Kings' arena costs; Pentagon-MIT lab deal; Google selling SketchUp to Trimble

Pulse

Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Selected items about bids, contracts and proposal dates from McGraw-Hill Analytics for the week ending may 7, 2012

Natural Gas Development Triggers Booms in Local Communities

Fri, 04 May 2012 21:56:19 GMT

The spike in natural gas development has proven to be a boon to businesses of all sorts in states located on top of the country’s the largest shale formations.

TransCanada Files New Application for Keystone Pipeline

Fri, 04 May 2012 19:37:08 GMT

New application will include a different, though not yet specified, route through Nebraska, aiming to avoid environmentally sensitive Sand Hills region.

Teams Picked to Redesign Parts of National Mall

Fri, 04 May 2012 17:03:56 GMT

Projects will reshape Washington Monument grounds, Union Square at the foot of Capitol Hill, and Constitution Gardens near Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Construction April Jobless Rate Falls, Though 2,000 Jobs Lost

Fri, 04 May 2012 14:02:47 GMT

Jobs shed in buildings and nonresidential specialty trades sectors outweighed gains in heavy-civil and residential specialty trades segments.

Florida Engineering Students are World Champions of Robotics

Thu, 03 May 2012 01:09:25 GMT

Two Florida high-school teams won the world championships of robotics engineering at an international competition held April 25-28 in St. Louis, Mo.

Speeding Construction Recovery With Streamlined Code Review

Wed, 02 May 2012 21:13:44 GMT

During the next four years our construction community and state and local governments will face immense challenges to revitalize, build andmaintain sustainable economies.

Hybrid Truck Sets Speed Record

Wed, 02 May 2012 12:55:29 GMT

Volvo has shattered its own record for the world's fastest hybrid truck.

5 Reasons NYC Outsources Crane Exams

Tue, 01 May 2012 02:20:24 GMT

Crane regulation in New York City has had its ups and downs, but the city hopes to make work safer by boosting licensing requirements.

EPA Regional Official Resigns Amid Controversy

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:31:13 GMT

Top Republican on Senate Environment and Public Works panel still seeks hearings and says Armendariz's resignation does not solve the problem at EPA

Global Talent Converges on Panama Canal

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:22:37 GMT

A symposium marks key point in time for Panama Canal project

Builder Lend Lease and Former NYC Manager Settle Federal Overbilling Charges

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:54:52 GMT

Company pays $56 million in fines and compensation and agrees to changed practices.

Laser Scanning Hits Tipping Point

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:18:55 GMT

Annual SPAR Laser Scanning Conference Brimmed with Optimism

VIEWPOINT: In Tampa Bay Water v. HDR, Fiscal Prudence Falls Through the Cracks

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:17:29 GMT

The history of this case reveals that reversal of the jury’s verdict on appeal is about as likely as a man flying to the moon by flapping his arms.

Two Years After Deepwater, Mixed Results in Safety Reforms

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:03:10 GMT

Congress slow to enact safety reform, but restoration work moving forward

Closing Trial Arguments Paint Conflicting Pictures of Crane Owner

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:01:23 GMT

A criminal court judge will soon decide James Lomma's liability in a New York City crane collapse that killed two workers in 2008.

EPA Rule To Curb Hydrofracking Emissions Draws Mixed Reactions

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:36:41 GMT

Oil and gas groups like rule's 2015 compliance date but some environmentalists contend EPA conceded too much to industry.

Vertical Shaft Machine Makes U.S. Debut in Seattle

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:55:51 GMT

Tunneling crews use innovative technology to dig deeper shafts with greater accuracy.

Quebec To Subpoena Witnesses in June in Contracting Bribe Probe

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:47:10 GMT

Hearings follow arrests of 15 municipal officials, design and construction managers and others on fraud charges.

UC San Diego Shake Test Studies Hospital Non-Structural Components, Systems

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:40:39 GMT

In the first of a series of seismic shake-table tests to gauge the effects of major earthquakes and fire on a hospital's nonstructural components and systems, the five-story specimen and its contents came through with flying colors.

L.A. Expo Line To Open Late, Over Budget

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:20:57 GMT

After years of fits and starts, Los Angeles’ Exposition Rail Line is set to open April 28.

Lots More Green Building Paperwork Coming Soon, Warn Code Watchers

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:56:31 GMT

Steel group warns of future, intense material information and documentation requirements to meet green buildings codes and standards, and gives tips on compliance to steel sector members. Lots more paperwork will be necessary to document carbon footprint of all building materials, beginning in two or three years, say the experts.

Product Snapshot: Midsize Hydraulic Excavator and 'Tier 4 Final' Diesel Engine

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:56:51 GMT

This week we look at a hydraulic excavator from John Deere, an imaging thermometer from DeWalt, utility locators from Radiodetection and a Tier 4 Final diesel engine from Cummins.

House, Senate Nearly Set for Talks on Highway-Transit Bill

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:00:01 GMT

Industry officials hope for final votes by June 30 and say the final version may only extend through September 2013.

Pulse

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Information on bids, contracts and proposals from McGraw-Hill Analytics for the week ending April 30, 2012

Senate Panel Seeks Hikes for Corps, DOE cleanup, House Committee Votes for Cuts

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:04:04 GMT

Senate appropriations panel approves fiscal 2013 bill with 1% boost for Corps civil works, tiny increase for DOE environmental cleanup. House committee recommends 4% cut for Corps, 2% reduction for DOE cleanup.

Judge Acquits NYC Crane Owner

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:32:30 GMT

A state court judge offers no explanation of his decision to acquit James F. Lomma of manslaughter and other charges related to the 2008 tower crane accident that killed two workers.

Ill Winds Blow Through Huge U.K. Wind Farm Project

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:43:12 GMT

Claims fly between owners and contractor Fluor Corp. over technical issues on $1.8-billion Greater Gabbard wind project.

DOT Picks 5 Projects to Apply for TIFIA Loans

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:31:12 GMT

Projects making the cut include California's State Route 91 and Long Beach bridge, Colorado's U.S. Route 36, I-35W in Texas and northern Virginia HOT lanes.

Despite Greater Gabbard Delays, London Array Project Boosts Euro Offshore Wind Work

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:46:40 GMT

London Array’s current first phase will have a 630-MW capacity when it becomes fully operational next spring.

Contractor Cries Foul After Termination by DOT

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:57:03 GMT

With the $29.4 million project mostly completed but delayed by problems, ALDOT removed the contractor from the project.

AGC: 68% of Highway Firms Experience Jobsite Vehicle Crashes

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:33:14 GMT

In new AGC survey, highway contractors said workers are slightly more likely to be killed in vehicular crashes at their work zones than motorists are. But US DOT figures differ.

Probe Raises Question About Mysterious Cost Basis of College Bids

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:17:09 GMT

A California community college awarded a contract in 2010 to a construction manager whose fee proposal was based on a higher construction value than its competitor, and a special review report asks why.

Robo-Glove Offers Tool Users a Stronger Grip

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Construction workers of the future may be able to manipulate their heavy hand tools with a high-tech assist from a new robotic glove being developed jointly by General Motors and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

New Social Media Platforms Help AEC Firms Evolve

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Social media platforms are influencing AEC firms in ways that are transofrming their practices. That was one theme among many participatnts explored at the “KA-Connect: Building Knowledge” two-day conference.

Jury's Verdict for HDR is Major Setback for Tampa Bay Water

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

After effectively gambling a $30-million settlement offer on a federal jury trial and losing, Tampa Bay Water is doubling down and asking for a new trial.

Final Strand of Bay Bridge Cable in Place

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge project hit a major milestone this month as workers pulled into place the final strand of the cable supporting the project’s self-anchored span.

Ethics Probes Ramp Up for SNC-Lavalin

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Canada's national police force raided the Montreal offices of engineer SNC-Lavalin on April 13, seeking information about missing funds allegedly used by former executives to procure work in Libya.

Clarification

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Follow up to Fluor interview.

OSHA Points to Process Errors in Cincinnati Casino Collapse

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Six contractors building Cincinnati's $400-million Horseshoe Casino did not take steps to ensure the building was stable before pouring a concrete floor atop the steel-framed structure, according to U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration citations issued earlier this month.

National Labor Relations Board Member Flynn in Hot Seat

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Board member charged with ethics violations

GSA Blasted at House Hearings

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Agency’s new acting chief launches sweeping review, but no construction projects halted or delayed.

Construction Week-Late Breaking News for Week of April 23

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Natural gas plants progress; Maryland orders more power capacity; NLRB rule temporarily halted; Research touts sediment diversion; Israel seeks large infrastructure bids

The Teaching Moment Arrives in Tampa Bay Water v. HDR

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The lesson of Tampa Bay Water v. HDR is to never gamble millions on a trial since all you may do is pend funds that boost the gross domestic legal product.

Alaska Airport Takes Shape Near T.V.’s 'Deadliest Catch'

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Alaska Dept. of Transportation took up the challenge of building a remote airport to serve the growing Aleutian island of Akutan.

The Top 500 Design Firms Start to Rise Above Economic Woes

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

For many large U.S. design firms, the slow climb out of recession is cause for both relief and celebration. But for those in the public infrastructure markets, uncertainty about the future remains a constant.

MassDOT Beginning To Shed Light on Latest Big Dig Problem

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

?Fourteen months after a 110-lb light fixture fell from the ceiling of Boston's O'Brien tunnel, Massachusetts Dept. of Transportation highway officials have announced a $54-million plan to replace all of the tunnel's 25,000 lighting units.

SMPS Conferees Stress Communication, Team-Building

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Sales and marketing teams at A/E/C companies trying to build client relationships must communicate with each other and send the same message to clients, otherwise their efforts can be marginalized.

GAO Report Claims Christie Fudged ARC Tunnel Numbers

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is once again defending his October 2010 decision to kill the $8.7-billion Trans-Hudson River passenger rail tunnel project which was, at the time, the country’s largest public works project.

Product Snapshot: Interim Tier 4 Excavator and Reflector-less Total Station

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

This week we look at a new excavator from Hitachi and a new series of total stations from Sokkia.

Oklahoma City To Upgrade Its Water, Wastewater Networks

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust recently approved $653 million in capital funding towards improving the city’s water and wastewater systems over the next five years.

Pulse

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Planning, bids, contracts, proposals

Industry CEOs and Analysts Share Strategies for Emerging Construction Markets

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

?As the construction industry pulls out of the global recession and AEC firms search for a new generation of talent, finding the right path forward to new opportunities is critical, said speakers at ENR's Global Construction Summit, held in New York on April 11.

LeedCo, Facing Headwinds, Looks for Help From Feds

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Ohio’s energy plans may be more focused on coal and shale than renewable energy these days, but that’s not stopping Cleveland-based nonprofit LEEDco.

XCMG Acquires Majority Stake in Schwing

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:25:28 GMT

China is the world's largest market for truck-mounted concrete pumps, accounting for roughly 4,000 of 6,000 machines produced worldwide.

House Passes 3-Month Transport Bill, Conference With Senate Is Next

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:55:46 GMT

Measure sets stage for negotiations to work out differences between the House's three-month version and the Senate-passed $109-billion, two-year bill.

EPA Announces First-Ever Regulations To Reduce Emissions From Fracking

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:23:20 GMT

Standards phase-in requirements for full compliance over next three years.

McGarvey Elected President of Building Trades

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:59:21 GMT

BCTD secretary-treasurer since 2005 unanimously elected to succeed Mark Ayers, who died on April 8; there is speculation that operating engineers' union may rejoin the fold.

What We Talk About When We Talk About Mobile

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:53:06 GMT

To contextualize any discussion of mobile marketing or media these days, the entire arena must be addressed with a much greater level of specificity.

Research Group Offers Plan To Rebuild Mississippi Delta With Floodwater Diversions

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:52:23 GMT

The 80-year-old Bonnet Carré Spillway as just north of New Orleans is an example of how the proposed diversion structures would work.

Steel Work Completed on Britain’s Tallest Building

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

With the last few sections of structural steel recently erected, the U.K.’s tallest building, London’s Shard, stands at its 310-meter height.

Construction Week: Unemployment Report, DBE Fraud, Ayers' Successor, Casino Collapse

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Construction Week: short items and late-breaking news for the week ending April 16, 2012

U.S. House Budget Worries Construction Industry

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Measure’s recommended cuts in broad government sectors expected to affect House appropriations for specific construction programs.

DOT: Proposals Outstrip Funding for Fourth Round of TIGER Program Grants

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

DOT gets 703 applications, totaling $10.2 billion, but has just $500 million to award.

Latest New York City Crane Fatality Puts Two Public Agencies at Odds

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Investigators looking into a deadly crane collapse on a New York City construction site say a failure of the crane’s hoist system is the likely cause of the accident, which left one dead and three others injured.

TVA Resets Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Work After Cost, Schedule Overruns

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Utility adds three years and $2 billion to Tennessee project’s completion.

National Renewable Energy Lab Building Meets Annual Energy Use Goals

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

For its first full year of occupancy, the nation’s biggest energy miser—a 220,000-sq-ft office building in Golden, Colo.—met its modeled annual energy-use targets.

Make Storm Drainage System Inspection Standard

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Post-installation inspection likewise ensures that a suppliers’ product was installed properly, reducing the potential for liability due to unanticipated maintenance or failure.

Pulse: Information on Planning, Bids, Contracts and Proposals

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Teaser Goes Here

Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Green Roof Captures Water, Camouflages Building and Complicated Construction

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

22,000-sq-ft visitor center with a 10,000-sq-ft green roof kicks off Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s stormwater management program

As Fluor Turns 100, Chairman and CEO David Seaton Reflects on Fluor’s Success and Market Challenges

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Q&A covering views on lack of U.S. energy policy, outlook for company results and focus on innovation, among other topics.

Great Lakes Offshore Wind Power Picks Up Speed

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The president and five governors have signed a pact to speed review of proposed projects.

Panama Canal Expansion Falls Six Months Behind Schedule

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The $3.25-billion effort to build massive new locks on both entrances of the Panama Canal have been delayed by six months beyond the previously announced schedule.

Autodesk Steers Customers Toward the Cloud With New Subscription-Based Services

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Shifting away from boxed software products toward an online-based model, San Rafael, Calif.-based Autodesk is pushing a subscription-based service for it’s BIM tools.

Virginia Renegotiates Contract on New Elizabeth River Tunnel

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Faced with mounting opposition over the immediate use of tolls to begin financing the $2.1 billion Midtown Tunnel P3 project, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has negotiated an amendment to its Comprehensive Agreement with Elizabeth River Crossings LLC (ERC), potentially delaying tolls for two years until construction of the parallel tube is substantially complete.

Building Products Snapshot: Permeable Pavers and LED Lightbars

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

This week we look at new building products, including permeable pavers for stormwater systems and LED lightbars that work in normal 120-Volt systems.

A Zest for Bridges: 2012 Award of Excellence Winner Theodore Zoli

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Zoli addresses infrastructure issues on multiple levels

Two Bridge Innovators Team Up for ARTBA

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

When Ted Zoli and 2010 Award of Excellence Winner John Hillman discussed the format for the American Road & Transportation Builders Association's initial TransOvation educational workshop last September, they agreed it had to be different.

Infrastructure Sustainability Tool Boosts Usability

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

‘Return on investment’ measure will make Envision system more robust, its developers say

Veteran Project Manager James R. Endler is Dead

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

New York City-based construction executive, whose projects included the World Trade Center and London’s Canary Wharf, was 82.

Barrier-Breaking Architect John S. Chase Dies in Texas at 87

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

African-American was first architecture grad of University of Texas and first allowed entry in professional societies, among other milestones.

Contractors Sued Over Atlantic City Lightning Fatality

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:06:44 GMT

Is an approaching thunderstorm with lightning reason to evacuate a work crew on a roof near where a tower crane is standing?

Bank Pulls Plug on Canadian Bridge Contractor

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:12:18 GMT

When the Bank of Nova Scotia pushed Concreate USL into receivership last month, it created a mess for numerous Canadian towns and a great big headache for the surety.

Construction Week: Collapse Resistance Guidance for Engineers; More Nuke License

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Construction Week

New Report Says More Coordinated Planning in Bay Delta Needed

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

National Research Council says complexity of the ecology, needs of the state necessitate coordinated effort

Why We Need the Keystone XL Pipeline Project

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

One of the key objectives to securing the nation’s long-term economic security is the need to expand our access to safe, secure and sustainable sources of energy.

Structural Engineers Learn Lessons From Failures Through Digital Databases

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Public-access digital databases under development are providing engineers with powerful tools to develop better codes and to improve practice.

Why Contractors Are Renting More and Buying Less

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Equipment rentals have flourished as a means of lowering overhead expenses by trimming debt, licensing fees, taxes, insurance and maintenance.

Fusion's U.S. Prospects Mixed by Test Results and Planned Budget Reductions

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The U.S. fusion power industry experienced two jolts of news last month, one positive, one negative.

Virginia Tech Professor's Research Probes Gaps in Teaching and Learning Engineering

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Virginia Tech assistant professor Holly Matusovich says misconceptions about engineering can persist through graduation and into the workforce.

Firms Seek Silver Lining in Milcon Reductions

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Despite a gloomy outlook, an annual Defense Dept. construction chiefs budget briefing on March 27 saw record attendance.

Regional Managed Highway Network Planned for South Florida

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Florida officials are planning the nation's first regional managed highway network.

Pipeline to Quench Las Vegas Thirst Gets Key Approval

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

A proposed 306-mile pipeline in Nevada could bring water to drought-stricken Las Vegas.

Booming U.S. Energy Market Spurs Pipeline Net Expansion

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

A pipeline expansion will double the amount of crude oil carried from Canada to the Gulf Coast.

N.Y. Crane Collapse Trial Could Move to Judge Ruling Shortly

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The defense of James Lomma, now under way, will introduce forensic engineers to dispute the prosecution's argument regarding Lomma's role in the fatal accident.

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Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Nebraska The University of Nebraska Medical Center plans to build a new cancer center on its Omaha campus. The project encompasses four buildings: an outpatient clinic, a research tower with 98 labs, a 108-bed hospital tower dedicated to oncology patients and an ambulatory care clinic. The project includes the demolition of Swanson Hall as well as the parking structure to the hall's south. The project is valued at $370 million. University of Nebraska Medical Center, Facilities Management Dept., Director, Facilities Planning, 987100 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, 68198. DR#10-00716040.

Robert V. Whitman and John Lowe III, Geotechnical Pioneers, Are Dead

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Engineers pushed limits of knowledge in earthquake engineering and use of roller-compacted concrete in dams.

Kentucky Design-Builder Loses Co-Founder and Matriarch at 91

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Lois H. Gray kept Gray Construction on track after 1972 death of husband and co-founder James N. Gray.

N.J. Road-Utility Contracting Giant J. Fletcher Creamer Sr. is Dead

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Founder’s son pushed construction firm into new realms in Garden State and beyond

Architect-Engineer CHSQA Loses Last Surviving Founder

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Lured from Kansas to Boise, Neil H. Smull pioneered energy efficient design in 1970s

New Three-Month Highway-Transit Extension Signed Into Law

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

House Speaker Boehner says GOP will have long-term bill ready after spring recess.

People on the Move: New Fluor CFO and Promotions at HDR and STV

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Executive changes at major industry companies and groups, including a new CFO at Fluor, change at the top at Ironworkers' IMPACT program and promotions at HDR and STV

Product Snapshot: Underground Drill Rig and a Fixed Jib Crawler Crane

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

This week we look at an upgraded underground face-drilling rig from Atlas Copco and a fixed-jib attachment for a Manitowoc crawler crane.

Augmented Reality for Facilities Management Leaping Into Use

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology research are fusing BIM with augmented reality concepts to get real-time data into facilities management.

New Green Model Code Released

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

2012 version of IgCC provides more flexibility to builders and designers2012 version of IgCC provides more flexibility to builders and designers

Building Trades Confirm Sudden Death of President Mark Ayers April 8

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 21:14:49 GMT

Executive, who had an apparent fatal heart attack, was the first non-general president of a union to win the top spot.

Levees To Be Focus of 2012 Dams Conference in New Orleans

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 22:14:46 GMT

Host city New Orleans offers dam society meeting attendees the added attraction of a vast system of levees and several, massive water control structures.

Ex-Head of Pa. Concrete-Beam Firm Convicted in DBE Fraud Case

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 22:11:30 GMT

Joseph Nagle, former CEO of Schuylkill Products Inc., convicted in what U.S. DOT says is the largest reported case of DBE fraud in the department's history.

Construction March Jobless Rate Edges Up

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:32:38 GMT

Rate rose to 17.2% last month, from February's 17.1%, but was an improvement over March 2011 level of 20%. Job losses in buildings construction sector more than offset gains in heavy-civil.

Crane in Latest Deadly NYC Accident Had Passed Inspection

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:38:48 GMT

Details remain scarce on the cause of what one project member termed a 'freak accident' that left one worker dead and three injured.

3D RFIs, Collaboration With BlueBeam's Latest Revu 10

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:01:01 GMT

Bluebeam Software has released its latest version of its signature product, Revu 10, which pushes the envelope with more cloud storage integration, collaboration support and project communication.

Construction Innovation: Ideas For Leading Change

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:01:01 GMT

How can the construction industry find new ways of innovating tools for the trade or to improve productivity? Motivational speaker Mattew May offers some ideas at the Fiatech annual conference.

Procurement Key Tech Goal for Fiatech in 2012

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:01:00 GMT

What's the big focus for Fiatech in 2012? Plenty, starting with procurement and materials management as a strategic priority. Details from the organization's annual conference.

Mississippi PSC Goes Against State Supreme Court, Gives Green-Light to Big IGCC Project

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 21:44:53 GMT

Commissioner Brandon Presley issued a strongly worded dissent, asserting that "no one can legitimately argue that continuing permanent construction of generating facility is somehow 'temporary.'"

Costly Meeting Forces Out GSA Chief

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 01:31:11 GMT

Public Buildings Service Commissioner Peck, plus one other top GSA official, are removed from their jobs, Obama administration official says.

Highway-Transit Stopgap Stuck in House

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:34:10 GMT

House GOP leaders postpone March 27 vote on two-month transportation extension, one day after dropping a proposed three-month bill.

Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Health Care Case

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:29:53 GMT

Construction industry sources say that health care law is problematic for employers.

EPA Carbon Proposal Could Shutter More Coal Plants

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:57:19 GMT

EPA announces proposal to limit carbon emissions from new powerplants

The Top 10 Biggest Wastewater Treatment Plants

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:10:10 GMT

The wastewater sector is a growing market around the world as more communities require modern sanitation.

Seawater-Sourced Cooling To Debut at Bahamas Resort

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:01:01 GMT

New resort will use cooling system cooled with pumped seawater.

Pakistan To Take Dam Dispute With India to Global Court

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:01:01 GMT

Pakistan objects to design issues on several projects and the award to India of UN carbon credits; India is reviewing the issues

The BIM Strategy Behind Balfour Beatty's Software Deal With Autodesk

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:45:35 GMT

Balfour Beatty PLC is stepping up its support of new software and digital tools that underpin full lifecycle use of building information modeling around the globe. Here's why a recent deal with Autodesk is a key part of the strategy.

Obama Signs 3-Month Highway-Transit Stopgap

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:59:17 GMT

House, Senate cleared latest extension on March 29. Boehner says House GOP is putting "final touches" on multi-year measure and will have it ready in mid-April.

Shell Looking at Western Pennsylvania Site for Marcellus Shell Ethane Cracker Plant

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:14:33 GMT

The facility, if built, would cost “several billions” of dollars.

Public-Private Partnerships Advance in Maryland

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:26:38 GMT

State legislators are set to wrap action on bill and possibly approve offshore wind farm by April 9.

Designing Fall-Arrest Harnesses, an Entrepreneur Aims for Safer Dangling Time

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:31:36 GMT

Max Wilhammer says he has seen the sad results of suspension trauma after a fall when a worker isn't rescued in time, and he says he can offer harnesses that will make a difference.

New Balance Files Plan for HQ Complex in Blighted Boston Area

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:29:22 GMT

The proposed complex proposed will include at least four office buildings, restaurants, a 175-room hotel and a sports complex with a 200-meter track-and-field facility.

Aid Approved for Kenya Highway, Geothermal Projects

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:18:00 GMT

African Development Bank to provide $366 million, mostly in loans, to Kenya for upgraded road to Ethiopia and development of steam field.

After CEO Resigns, Millions of Dollars Still Missing

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:59:47 GMT

The review investigators, working for company directors, learned only that some or all of the $56 million was paid to agents.

Five Minutes With Ed Littleton, Risk Vice President for Balfour Beatty Construction

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:52:30 GMT

An interview with Balfour Beatty Construction's risk vice president about his career, trust between client and broker and Balfour Beatty's risk philosophy.

Lafarge Penalized for Price Fixing, Manipulation

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:01:01 GMT

Lafarge Industries South Africa (Pty) Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of French cement maker Lafarge, will pay $19.5 million penalty after admitting claims of price fixing and market manipulation in Southern Africa.

Products Snapshot: Electric Tensioner Pump for Wind Installations and Subcompact Band Saw

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:12:49 GMT

This week we look at a electric tensioner pump designed for wind turbine installations and highly-portable sub-compact band saw.

More Good News for Design and Construction of Tall Buildings in Seismic Zones

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:35:02 GMT

Better-than-expected results of first large-scale tests on reinforced-concrete link beams with embedded structural steel sections are likely to improve design and construction of tall structural concrete buildings in high seismic zones.

London Cable Car To Open for Summer Olympics

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:38:20 GMT

Workers are scrambling to finish U.K.’s first urban cable car in time for the games.

Apple Apparently Moving Away From the Grid To Power Its Data Center in North Carolina

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Move to renewable energy comes after critical Greenpeace report.

Steel Erector Dies in Crane Accident

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Worker in N.H. topples from aerial lift struck by crane hook.

New York City Inks $3.8-Billion Pact for Stormwater Cleanup

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

A landmark agreement between the New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation and the New York City Dept. of Environmental Protection green-lights $3.8 billion in funding over the next 18 years.

In a Test of Technology, the Largest-Ever Fusion Reactor Rises in France

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

A $1.3-billion nuclear reactor in France invites speculation about whether the technology can scale up to 500 MW?

Rapid Bridge-Building Toolkit Nears Final Field Tests

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

State transportation departments wishing to replace bridges faster using accelerated bridge construction, or ABC, techniques will soon have a standardized design tool kit as a reference.

Girls Get Up-Close Career View At Boston Area School Project

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Women mentors share their engineering skill and professional insight with 150 middle and high school students.Women mentors share their engineering skill and professional insight with 150 middle and high school students.

Tucson Freeway Interchange Juggles Traffic, Utilities and Archaeology

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

An Arizona highway interchange reconfiguration contends with 15 separate utilities and archeological digs.

Higher Oil Prices Push Asphalt Up 11.2% from a Year Ago

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Rising crude-oil and fuel costs will take a toll on highway projects this spring, says Anirban Basu, chief economist at Arlington, Va.-based Associated Builders and Contractors.

Columbia River Bridge Design Doesn't Measure Up to Coast Guard Standard

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The Coast Guard told Columbia River Crossing officials that 95 ft of vertical clearance between the river and the bridge was inadequate.

Carbon Regulations Drive New Diesel Engine Lubricant Standards

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Diesel engine oils may play a role in meeting tomorrow’s emission and fuel economy standards.

Last Big Modules Placed On New Orleans Defensive Ring

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Last big module of New Orleans defensive ring placed.

Bidding Edge? It's Cheating, But There's a Right Way to Compete

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

An estimator explains how substitutions without the knowledge of the rest of the project team really amounts to ‘strategic’ cheating, and why the bid period is the proper time to seek an edge on the competition.

Construction Week: Ore. DOT and Granite in Default Dispute; Perini Resists Vegas Hotel Demolition

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Late-breaking construction briefs for the week ending Mar. 26, 2012.

Lawsuits Target Algae Regulations

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

NRDC and other environmental groups file two lawsuits to get EPA to develop standards curb nutrient pollution. Wastewater groups say costs of upgrades would be "astronomical."

Geotechnical Engineer Declines to Name Crack Cause in Reservoir Dam Trial

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

With nearly $100 million on the line, attorneys for Tampa Bay Water and HDR Engineering are asking a jury of the U.S. District Court in Tampa to decide if cracking is due to design error or construction defects.

Chrysler, Ford, GM Introduce Natural-Gas Pickup Trucks

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Manufacturers offer new alternatives to fleet managers, who are looking to save at the pump.

Industry Sees Recovery Ahead After Four Years of Gloom

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Market confidence rises dramatically

Cost Report: Federal Construction Funding Is Growing Tighter

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Congressional fiscal hawks and 2011 Budget Control Act’s spending caps are squeezing infrastructure programs.

Israel Plans $800-Million Upgrade of Historic Artery in Tough Terrain

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:51:35 GMT

Highway project will be the country's most complex highway project to date.

Israel Weighs $3-Billion Remake of Port of Eilat

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:25:39 GMT

Israelis eye project, to be built near Jordanian border, as way to lure Asia-Europe trade from Suez Canal.

India Boosts Infrastructure Budget But Wants More Private Funds

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:05:58 GMT

The governments proposes to spend $1.2 trillion, with a big boost for transportation but wants half to come from private and overseas investors.

Algeria Enlists German Designer, Chinese Contractor To Build Huge Mosque

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:15:47 GMT

Three years ago the World bank debarred the contractor for six years by the World Bank for corruption.

Collapse of China Track Section Highlights Flaws in High-Speed-Rail Program

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:57:34 GMT

Rail officials and other sources in China vociferously dispute the official version of events.

Nation's High Court Hands Landowners a Victory in Wetlands Case

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:10:39 GMT

Wetlands case has ramifications for the construction industry.

Years of Work on New Orleans Storm Surge Defenses Nearing an End

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:18:08 GMT

Only about 3,000 ft of a 123-mile-long storm-surge defensive ring around the city remains to be closed.

Mobile SEO Matters to Mobile Businesses

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:57:05 GMT

Users have much less patience when it comes to mobile searching. Don't expect them to go past page two of search results. Mobile searches are more fiercely competitive than Web SEO for top-ranked search results.

USGBC Drafting Standards for Robust Data Center Sector

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:55:29 GMT

USGBC’s updated LEED 2012 standards, will require two systems to be modeled for each project in order to show its power utilization effectiveness—one for the building’s actual energy costs and another solely for its IT energy costs.

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Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:45:19 GMT

Project News from McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge

Repairs Begin On Kentucky Bridge Struck by Cargo Ship

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:31:20 GMT

Fix will be done four months earlier than originally anticipated.

Crews Will Wrap DOE Site Reactor in Steel To Decay Radioactivity

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:19:27 GMT

Approach for larger Hanford site structure will reduce costs and safety risks.

Harbert Companies to Pay $47M to Settle Bid-Rigging Claims

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 21:30:03 GMT

Agreement with companies—most of which reportedly are defunct— resolves allegations concerning USAID-funded sewer system project in Cairo built more than 15 years ago.

2012 AGC Convention in Hawaii Touts Technology, Leadership and Collaborative Project Delivery

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:24:14 GMT

AGC of America's annual convention, held March 13-17 in Honolulu, emphasized new technology and project management skills.

Lawsuits Seek Stricter Wastewater-Treatment Requirements

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:39:47 GMT

Lawsuits aim to reduce algae-bloom "dead zones," but water agencies say possible new requirements, if put in place, could cost $280 billion nationwide.

Products Snapshot: Long-Armed Compact Excavator and Secure Tool Box

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

This week we look at an extendable arm option for a Bobcat excavator and a secure mobile tool box from Snap-on.

Algae Fuel Plant Goes Modular To Keep Down Start-up Costs

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Green Plains Renewable Energy, the nation’s largest ethanol producer, is building what it calls a first-of-its-kind system to transform algae into fuel.

Engineer and Composites Guru Ivan M. Viest Is Dead At 89

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Researcher was a pioneer in load and resistance factor design for buildings and bridges

U.C. Berkeley’s PEER Center Hosts Shake Test for Alternative Solar Racking System

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Solar array roof racking manufacturer SunLink tests stability of non-penetrating systems

Billion-Dollar Makeover Set For Famous New York Bridge

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Famous Hudson River suspension crossing will be rewired and re-ramped in unprecedented rehabilitation program

One Year After Fukushima, U.S. Nuclear Industry Making Changes

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

NRC issues orders affecting commercial powerplants NRC issues orders affecting commercial powerplants

N.Y. Judge Says Labor Pact 'Tainted' Highway Contract Bidding

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The New York State Dept. of Transportation passed over a low-bidder for another bidder that recognized the project labor agreement for a ramp upgrade in Orange County.

USGS Weighs In on Fracking Regulations in New York State

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Gov. Cuomo says science will determine whether a two-year moratorium should be lifted.

Urban Revival in Salt Lake City: Infinite Complexity in Retractable Skylight and Creek Replica

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

High seismic zone complicated the design and construction of the world’s most intricate retractable skylight and a 1,225-ft-long constructed creek.

People on the Move: Tishman Construction, CNH Global, Maui Electric, HBE Corp.

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Executive new hires and promotions for week of March 19

Disappearing Act is a 'Whalebone' of a Feat

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Skylight over 470-ft-long retail corridor of City Creek development is called the most complicated one to date by its designer-builder, a veteran of moving roofs.

Stream Replica at City Creek Complex is so ‘Real,’ it Even has Fish

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

No one would suspect how much heavy lifting it took to build a 1,225-ft-long replica of a creek through a 23-acre development in Salt Lake City.

Construction Week: Employment Picture Improves; New Transportation Bond in Mass.

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Unemployment rate falls and Massachusetts will get a new transportation bond and other news.

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Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Project news from McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge

Top Stories from ENR.com

ArchiCAD 16 Displays Powerful Updates

Cloud Collaboration Service Tags Construction Photos to Plans by Trade

Project Leads from The Dodge Network

Capturing Innovation in the Construction Industry

Senate Passes 3-Year Ex-Im Bank Measure

Attorney Confirms Ruling to Restart Disputed Flood Project Bidding

Court Strikes Down NLRB Union Election Rule

W. Va. Airport Weighs Unmanned, Virtual Control Tower

Florida's Anti-Cuba Law Could Be Trouble for Odebrecht

Seattle Rail Tunnels Proceeding Smoothly

Philadelphia Signs Agreement For Green Stormwater Control

New Keystone XL Pipeline Review Begins

The Market Picture Begins to Clear for the Top 400 Contractors

Product Snapshot: Articulated Dump Truck and Vibratory Roller

Hot Markets: U.S. LNG Terminals

MATT Construction Tries New Technique

Hoffman Corp.: Prepared to Prosper

Gray Construction Has a Winning Strategy

People on the Move

Merger Complete, Will United and RSC Get A New Name?

Army Corps Plan Would Tame Red River, Prevent 100-Year Flood

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Park Service Picks Teams To Rehabilitate National Mall

GSA Brainchild: Full Fees After Building Hits Energy-Use Targets

Aviation-Based Development Emerging as Trend in Planning

Pricetag for Florida Power & Light's Upgrades Rising 27 Percent

Test Drive: 2012 Ram Tradesman 1500

What’s New for the 2013 Ram

Officials Trim Timetable for Presenting Options on Asian Carp

New Study Sees States, Localities Stepping Up on Infrastructure

Construction Week - Late Breaking Industry News

Activists Rally Against Proposed Coal Export Terminals

Ted C. Kennedy, Who Led Contractor BE&K and Pushed Industry Change, Dies at 81

MWH’s Krause Talks up Water, Panama Canal, and Risk Management

Terminated, Then Penalized? What Federal Agencies Can and Can't Do

Watch Out for Traps in Evolving State Pay-to-Play Rules

Contractor D. Dean Defaults on Projects in Alabama, Georgia

ConsensusDocs Contract Library Takes to the Cloud

Help a Teacher: Be a Mentor!

Georgia Tech Builds Carbon-Neutral Lab to Study Carbon Neutrality

Steel Revit Structure Model Transfers Show Great Promise

New Risk-Based Tool Models Rotating Equipment and Instrumentation Service Life

How Ready Is 'BIM-Ready'? Online Assessment Tells All

New York City's Massive New UV Water Zapper Firing Up

Howard Turner, Last in Family to Lead Turner Construction, Dies at 100

Noted Stanford U. Seismic Engineer Helmut Krawinkler Dies at 72

Product Snapshot: Welding Wire and Demolition Hammer

Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Arizona Immigration Law Case

Chinese Company Setting Up Pipe Plant in Texas

Laying New Pipe Can Take 18 Months

Natural Gas Boom Drives Pipeline Upgrades

N.Y. Contractor Lend Lease Signs $56-Million Overbilling Pact

NRC Mulls Power-Loss Rules as Industry Preps Response

New Plans for Idle Maine USAF Base

Highway Work Zone Safety Campaign Continues

People on the Move: AMEC, HNTB, Zachry, Parsons Corp., MWH, Bowman

GAO Explains Why CH2M Lost Its Antarctica Bid Protest

Putzmeister, Schwing Become Chinese-Owned Companies

Building Trades Look To November

Was Justice Served by the Manslaughter Acquittal of James Lomma?

What Must Change to Make NYC Crane-Safe

EPA Official Resigns Over 'Crucify' comments

Bostick Confirmed as Corps Chief

Five Projects Picked To Apply for TIFIA Loans

Construction Week: Breaking News

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Natural Gas Development Triggers Booms in Local Communities

TransCanada Files New Application for Keystone Pipeline

Teams Picked to Redesign Parts of National Mall

Construction April Jobless Rate Falls, Though 2,000 Jobs Lost

Florida Engineering Students are World Champions of Robotics

Speeding Construction Recovery With Streamlined Code Review

Hybrid Truck Sets Speed Record

5 Reasons NYC Outsources Crane Exams

EPA Regional Official Resigns Amid Controversy

Global Talent Converges on Panama Canal

Builder Lend Lease and Former NYC Manager Settle Federal Overbilling Charges

Laser Scanning Hits Tipping Point

VIEWPOINT: In Tampa Bay Water v. HDR, Fiscal Prudence Falls Through the Cracks