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Tutor Perini Considers Sale Offer

Big contractor confirms board committee is evaluating a buyout

Richard Korman

March 3, 2020

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Ronald Tutor would remain at the helm after a sale, company says.

Draft Deal Restarts Work on Disputed $5B British Columbia Gas Pipeline

Jim Parsons

March 2, 2020

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Government pact with indigenous leaders may halt Canada-wide rail shutdown protests, but undisclosed details still leave Coastal GasLink route change issues unclear.

Two Building Inspectors at New Orleans Hard Rock Site Suspended

Jeff Rubenstone

February 27, 2020

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As efforts advance to finally demolish the partially collapsed Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans, two city building inspectors have been suspended for failing to properly inspect the site last summer.

Risk Management

Subcontractor Places $1.7M Lien on Big Texas Omni Resort

Brandt Cos. seeks payment months after expansion and renovation opens

Richard Korman

February 26, 2020

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Issues are unclear as closeout payment lingers months after a major project is in use.

U.S. Supreme Court Signals It Could Approve Disputed Virginia Pipeline

Debra K. Rubin

February 25, 2020

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In arguments, justices voice some support to reverse lower court's nixed permit to complete construction of $7.8B Atlantic Coast pipeline on federal land.

2019 Award of Excellence Winner Vicki O'Leary: Union Leader Fights for Diversity and Respect

Janice L. Tuchman

Debra K. Rubin

February 24, 2020

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With credibility built in the field, ironworkers' union activist makes change happen to grow construction’s critically needed craft workforce. Read and hear her candid remarks on what must be done now.

Trump Administration Waives Border Wall Procurement Rules

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin

February 22, 2020

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U.S. Homeland Security chief claims legal authority for first-ever waiver of core federal requirements, citing 'immediate need' for faster barrier work.

PG&E's Stepped-Up Fire Mitigation Still Is Lacking, California Officials Charge

Mary B. Powers

February 20, 2020

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Utility's 2020 plan includes thousands more vegetation contractors and more hardening, but the state threatens to yank its operating license.

Prompt-Pay

Subcontractors See Upside In Contractor Payment Ratings

Should the owner's actions affecting payments to the general contractor be counted?

Jonathan Barnes

February 20, 2020

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Some responses to the new payment rating system introduced by Levelset.

Global Workforce

Post-Brexit 'Points' Plan for Non-UK Workers Will Hurt Industry, Firms Say

Peter Reina

February 19, 2020

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Migration change ends free labor movement from EU nations, as of 2021, and will impact numbers of key craft trades needed for upcoming projects, execs say.