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Doubts Grow About Huge UK Nuclear Power Plant's Future

April 1, 2016

More work on the $26-billion Hinkley Point C reactor hinges on a French government decision in May; project developers say it is "well-prepared" to proceed.

Rendering of proposed expansion of the Washington State Convention Center

Contractor Fights Dismissal from Seattle Convention Center Job

John Guzzon

March 30, 2016

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A team consisting of Skanska and Hunt Construction Group had been selected for the general contractor/construction manager role at Seattle's planned new convention center.

China Pushes More Nepal Projects Year After Quake

Saibal Dasgupta

March 29, 2016

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Investments are eyed to generate economic boosts for both—but physical risks, high costs and some questionable returns remain barriers.

Water Engineer Says Flint Ignored Anti-Corrosion Ideas

Richard Korman

March 28, 2016

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Engineer Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam states it initially had provided for anti-corrosion measures and a test-run for the Flint water treatment plant.

Liability

Lawsuits Target Flint's Engineers

The engineers appear not to have been hired to do tasks to detect lead poisoning in the drinking water

March 23, 2016

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Flint shows how vulnerable the public is when government officials try to cut costs on basic infrastructure without seeing the big picture.

North Carolina Restarts Stalled Devere Construction Projects

Jim Parsons

March 23, 2016

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The North Carolina Dept. of Transportation (NCDOT) gradually is restarting four road projects idled in late January, when Alpena, Mich.-based DeVere Construction Co. withdrew from the jobs in an apparent payment dispute with the agency.

Gaps in Insurance Possible When Using Staffing Firms

Some advice on a construction risk management issue raised by craft scarcity

Jeffrey Cavignac

March 22, 2016

A scarcity of craft workers raises issues important in construction risk management

Trial to Start Over Deadly Texas Construction Accident

Lawsuit by family raises issues of construction worker safety and 100% tie off

Scott Van Voorhis

March 21, 2016

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The family of Jose Dario Suarez seeks damages from companies involved in the Baylor University project.

State Seeks Millions in U.S. Aid For Flint Drinking Water

Bruce Buckley

March 17, 2016

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EPA chief, governor and House members clash at Mar. 17 Congressional hearing on responsibility for massive lead contamination.

Choate Looking to Redevelop Troubled Jacksonville Site

General contractor acquired property after developer defaulted

Thomas F. Armistead

March 16, 2016

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On prime riverfront real estate in Jacksonville, Fla., the unclad 18- story concrete frame of an abandoned condominium casts a shadow over its downtown neighborhood.