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Maj. Gen. 'Bo' Temple, Who Primed Army Corps for Big Jobs, Dies at 67

November 10, 2020

Former Corps leader led a major agency 'transformation' to tackle an estimated $73-billion global military building expansion launched more than a decade ago.

ENR FutureTech Digs Deep Into Construction Data in Action

Conference focuses on the ways contractors, designers and owners use their data

October 15, 2020

Efficiencies in design, construction and building use are being unlocked thanks to analysis and proactive changes informed by construction data. Even 3D printing for a NASA project on structures on Mars is on the table.

Federal Contracting

Construction Firm's Ex-CEO Faces Fraud Charges on Corps, NAVFAC Contracts

Tom Ichniowski

October 14, 2020

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The defendant is Micheline Pollock, who was CEO of construction company Dover Vantage.

Private Border Wall Fund Fraud Indictment Cites Unnamed Building Contractor Involved

Mary B. Powers

August 20, 2020

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Ex-Trump advisor Steve Bannon and partners are indicted for alleged tapping of $25-million We Build the Wall fund for personal use; donations paid for barriers in N.M. and Texas

Corps Issues Favorable EIS for Controversial Alaska Mine

Pam Radtke Russell

Mary B. Powers

July 24, 2020

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If a favorable record of decision is issued for the Pebble project, developers say it will take two to three more years to obtain necessary state permits.

Infrastructure Leaders

Spellmon Is Confirmed as Army Corps Next Chief

Tom Ichniowski

July 21, 2020

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Current head of Corps' civil works and emergency programs will succeed Semonite as agency's commander.

Water Infrastructure

House Committee Approves New WRDA Bill

Tom Ichniowski

July 15, 2020

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Rare example of bipartisan legislation includes about $8.6 billion in federal funds for 34 new Corps projects.

US Reaches $68 Million Settlement of Korea Base Construction Fraud

Debra K. Rubin

June 17, 2020

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South Korea's SK Engineering and Construction bribed officials, then obstructed probe linked to contracts for $11 billion U.S. base south of Seoul, says Justice Dept.

North American Oil Pipeline Projects Push On, Despite Market Crunch

Scott Van Voorhis

Debra K. Rubin

June 11, 2020

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Expansions of Trans Mountain line in western Canada and U.S.-based Dakota Access line progress despite COVID-19, demand plunge and opponents' lawsuits.