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Leadership Transition

AECOM Names CFO Troy Rudd to Replace Michael Burke as CEO

June 15, 2020

But three board members opposed selection of finance rather than operational chief, and one resigns from director service.

Construction Accidents

SoFi Stadium Ironworker Dies After Fall from Roof

Erica Berardi

June 8, 2020

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Construction was halted after the worker's fall at the Inglewood, Calif. project.

WSP Plans New Stock Offering, Reviving Speculation About Deal

Richard Korman

June 2, 2020

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Stock with a value of $437 million will be offered.

GAO Rejects Bechtel Team Protest of $10B DOE Contract to Ex-AECOM Group

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin

May 14, 2020

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Ten-year Hanford site final award to new spinoff Amentum comes as DOE on May 14 said that much-watched $13B cleanup at site will go to BWXT-Fluor team. Analyst predicts a Jacobs bid protest.

Coronavirus and Construction

AECOM Says Owners Are Paying For Most Pandemic-Idled Project CM Costs

The company continued to pile up restructuring-related losses in fiscal 2020 first half

Richard Korman

May 6, 2020

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The engineering and construction services giant is working its way out of fixed-price contracts.

Mary B. Powers

April 16, 2020

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Federal judge rejects former finance manager's charges of overbilling and other violations, citing "underlying invalidity of the merits."

Financial Turmoil

AECOM and WSP Halt Talks to Create Megafirm, Sources Say

Value uncertainty created by COVID-19 pandemic is apparent reason

Debra K. Rubin

April 2, 2020

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Two giants won't confirm negotiations, but deal was close before COVID-19 projections, with talks that could pick up by summer, source says.

Four Seasons Project Defies Hurdles, Decades of Delays

Autumn Cafiero Giusti

March 30, 2020

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Core stability and rail lines were among the challenges for the hotel, condo development that has been more than 20 years in the making.

Construction Worker-Tracking Tech Finds New Jobsite Uses in Coronavirus Pandemic

Jeff Rubenstone

March 26, 2020

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The Spot-R clip-on tag was designed to keep workers safe by monitoring for sudden falls, but working on site in a virus pandemic has seen it used for more creative applications.

Transit Veteran Leaves STV C-Suite for AECOM

Debra K. Rubin

Tom Ichniowski

March 4, 2020

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U. of Maryland picks engineering school dean as next president of the Top 25 US public university.

Chicago Contractor Charged in $325K Amtrak Bribery Scheme

Wood Group Financial Review Uncovers 'Cultural Failings' in Projects Business

Federal Judge Upholds New York City Building Natural Gas Restriction

NJ Energy Firm Partners With UAE on Planned $25B Investment in Power for US Data Centers

Kiewit to Build Record 4.5-GW Gas Power Plant for Pa. Data Center Complex

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April 16, 2025

5 Proven Strategies to Mitigate Risk and Keep Data Center Construction on Track

Data center construction comes with tight deadlines and little room for error. Between supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and unexpected risks, staying on schedule and on budget requires a proactive approach. We'll break down five proven strategies that top data center teams use to identify and mitigate risks before they escalate.

Unlocking Hidden Insights: The Power of Data, Reporting & AI in Construction

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