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Odebrecht Looks to Rebuild Portfolio As Corruption Scandal Lingers

February 5, 2019

After a tumultuous few years at the center of a national corruption scandal, Brazil-based Odebrecht is looking to move on. And despite ongoing investigations, the firm has continued to book work both in Brazil and abroad.

Federal Infrastructure

Trump Issues New 'Buy American' Directive for Infrastructure Projects

FHWA is assessing directive's impact on federal-aid highway program

Tom Ichniowski

January 31, 2019

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Executive order aims to expand domestic-preference program to more types of construction materials.

Highway Infrastructure

Virginia Launches $1B in I-95, Capital Beltway Projects

Tom Ichniowski

January 29, 2019

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Toll road specialist Transurban will design, build, maintain and fund three of the projects.

Infrastructure Funding

What Must Happen In The Next Three Weeks To Avoid Another Shutdown

States may be cautious about spending commitments in the face of uncertainty

Tom Ichniowski

January 26, 2019

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Funds should start to flow again at reopened agencies but month's backlog could slow permitting, other approvals.

FPL Announces Plans to Install 30 Million Solar Panels in Florida

January 24, 2019

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Florida Power & Light Co. announced plans Jan. 16 to install more than 30 million solar panels by 2030 in Florida.

Legislators Probe UK Crossrail's Late Arrival

Peter Reina

January 23, 2019

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Internal friction spills out amid scrutiny of London project's $19B cost and schedule woes

Shutdown's Impact Severe for Transit, Slight for Highways

Tom Ichniowski

January 23, 2019

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As the partial federal shutdown neared the one-month mark, Oklahoma's and New Mexico's departments of transportation delayed lettings for some highway projects, citing uncertainty over federal funding as a reason for the decision.

Explosive Demolition Fells Unstable NY Bridge Section

January 23, 2019

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After switching from conventional to explosive demolition, the contracting consortium building the new 3-mile-long Mario M. Cuomo Bridge over the Hudson River in New York finally brought down the east section of the main span of the old Tappan Zee Bridge.

Federal Shutdown

Two State DOTs Delay Highway Bid Lettings, Citing Federal Funding Issues

Tom Ichniowski

January 17, 2019

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Thanks to Trust Fund, highway dollars are available, but a stopgap CR could put newly committed obligations at risk.

Project Delivery

Changed Plan for $1B NYC Subway Tunnel Rehab May Avoid Shutdown, But Questions Remain

Jeff Rubenstone

Debra K. Rubin

January 16, 2019

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An eleventh hour intervention by N.Y. Gov. Cuomo may allow rail service for big storm repair, but the abrupt change in project scope is facing some team pushback.