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Cybersecurity and Construction

Hoffman Construction Reports Hack of Self-Insured Health Plan Data

Richard Korman

February 17, 2021

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Power Engineers had previously also reported a cybersecurity breach.

Finance

Major Pipeline Firm Aegion Corp. Agrees to $963M Private Equity Buy

Debra K. Rubin

February 16, 2021

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The purchaser has made several industry acquisitions since 2017.

Commentary

Should You Trust Construction Market Forecasts? Not In My Opinion.

Thomas C. Schleifer PhD

February 15, 2021

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The survey process does a disservice to timely business decision-making by companies.

Coronavirus and Construction

COVID-19 Project Impact Liability Is Confused, Says Consultant Survey

Debra K. Rubin

February 11, 2021

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Owners pick up most of it, Turner & Townsend reports.

Construction Litigation

Fluor-Led NY Bridge Team Lawsuit Fires New Volley at State Thruway Authority

Richard Korman

February 8, 2021

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Consortium seeks more than $900-million payment for change orders in construction of the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge across the Hudson River.

UPDATE: Biden Administration Will Review Dakota Access Pipeline Operation

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin

February 8, 2021

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Court extends to April 9 project status update after appellate judges uphold order for new Corps scrutiny of water crossing permit, but allow pipe to pump oil; new battle lines emerge over line's future

Obituary: George P. Shultz, 100, Former Secretary of State and Bechtel President

Scott Lewis

February 8, 2021

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Brendan Bechtel, compan chairman and CEO, terms its former executive and board member a 'trusted adviser'

Design Sector Adds Nearly $600B to GDP, ACEC Study Says

Alisa Zevin

Debra K. Rubin

February 7, 2021

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Engineering and architecture supported 4.5 million direct and indirect jobs and $311 billion in total company and supply chain wages, says American Council of Engineering Cos. in what it terms a first-of-its kind economic analysis.

COVID-19 Impacts Bottom Line of Two Euro Giants

Peter Reina

February 5, 2021

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French contractor Vinci Group reports 14% drop in domestic construction revenue last year, while Sweden-based Skanska AB says cost control drove margins up 2.5%

Companies

Obituary: Longtime Pepper Construction President Richard Pepper Dies at 90

Founder's son took over at 27, grew the building contractor and transitioned it to a new generation

Jeff Yoders

February 5, 2021

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Richard, the company founder's son, took over at 27, grew the building contractor to $1.25 billion in revenue and transitioned the firm to a new generation