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CFMA Conference Attendees Talk Roads, Staffing

June 14, 2017

Uncertainty around federal infrastructure spending continues to hinder states from having the confidence to proceed with large infrastructure projects, economist Anirban Basu told attendees at the Construction Financial Management Association’s 36th annual conference.

Sydney Metro Enters Phase Two

Peter Reina

June 12, 2017

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With long tunnels and north-west construction complete, international teams eye work on southern extension

As Canada Parliament Weighs Infrastructure Bank, New Risks Seen

Scott Van Voorhis

June 8, 2017

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Issues loom in possible bank funding of country's first high-speed rail project.

Best-Value Selection

Florida Defends Bridge Choice as Fluor Claims Manipulation

The Fluor team's bid protest seeks to deny Miami bridge award to the Archer Western team

Scott Van Voorhis

June 7, 2017

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A planned $800-million “signature bridge" evolves into a bitterly contested best-value procurement.

Maryland $5B Rail Job Paused by Court Appeal

June 7, 2017

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Purple Line light-rail building team to suspend new contract execution and nonessential purchases.

Infrastructure

Florida Bridge Award Thrown Into Doubt by Opposition

Miami lines up against state in a best-value selection process decided by less than a point

Scott Van Voorhis

May 31, 2017

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A years-long controversy over I-395 contractor selection seems headed back to court.

Ethics

Arrests Raise Concrete Concerns on Hong Kong Bridge Project

Police charge 21 with falsifying quality reports on the Hong Kong-Zuhai-Macao bridge

Peter Reina

May 30, 2017

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The Independent Commission Against Corruption alleges that lab staff may have falsified reports..

Industry Studies Tenets of Trump Infrastructure Plan

Newly released principles include encouraging "self-help" funding by states, localities

Tom Ichniowski

May 26, 2017

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New outline calls for focusing federal spending on critical national and regional projects.

Canada Weighs First High-Speed-Rail Project

Scott Van Voorhis

May 25, 2017

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But planned $15-billion Ontario line, which would seek funds from a pending infrastructure bank, has its critics.

Federal Construction Spending

Where's The Pain in Trump's 2018 Budget?

Cuts, hikes and open questions abound

Tom Ichniowski

May 24, 2017

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President Trump’s fiscal 2018 budget proposal confirms that he will seek federal infrastructure funds over 10 years, but there is still much that is uncertain.