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Court Decision

Skanska Found Negligent for Damages From Breakaway Barges

A federal judge's ruling opens the door to hundreds of potential claims

Jim Parsons

December 30, 2021

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Federal judge's decision clears the way for hundreds of lawsuits to proceed.

Safety

Texas Crane Accident Problems Persisted in 2021

OSHA penalty records blame operators for more fatal mishaps

Richard Korman

December 29, 2021

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OSHA records describe alleged errors in crane assemblies.

Clean Energy Technology

Utility Pushes U.K.'s First Big Pumped Storage Hydro Project in 30 Years

Peter Reina

December 29, 2021

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Bechtel, Webuild, Strabag and Dragados are among bidders for the $1.3B, 1.5-GW Coire Glas project in Scotland, but project revenue uncertainties remain.

Clean Energy Technology

Report: DOE Spent $1.1B To Build Just 3 Carbon Capture Demos

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin

December 23, 2021

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GAO analysis says 11 large-scale projects at coal-fired power plants and industrial sites were funded; department counters that a new clean energy demo program beefed up with with infrastructure act funds will fix cost management.

Global Infrastructure

Record Baltic Road-Rail Tunnel Gets Major Push on German Side

Michael Dumiak

December 22, 2021

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Major construction launched in early December on Germany's Fehmarn Island for the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel—an 18-km underwater immersed-tube tunnel that is set to be the world's longest.

Editorial: Risk Variables Multiply in 2021 and 2022

ENR Editorial Board

December 17, 2021

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Industry reels from another year with a perplexing array of uncertainties.

Environment

EPA Outlines Plan to Speed Lead Pipe Removals

Pam McFarland

December 16, 2021

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Agency will allow a Trump-era rule to take effect but also will propose new steps to clarify actions and boost funding to meet Biden goal of replacing 100% of nation’s lead service pipes.

Energy Construction

$6.2B Mountain Valley Gas Pipeline Gains Key State Approval

Mary B. Powers

December 16, 2021

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Virginia narrowly OKs controversial water crossing permit in a 107-mile portion of the 373-mile route also in West Virginia and North Carolina, but two federal approvals remain

Companies

Advanced Nuclear Power Developer NuScale Strikes Deal To Go Public

Debra K. Rubin

December 14, 2021

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The firm is valued at $1.9B in link with NASDAQ-traded investor, but Fluor stays a majority stakeholder and exclusive engineer-builder of planned small reactors for global clients.

Boston Contractor Indicted Over Alleged Safety Record Fraud

The company's owner also faces big proposed OSHA penalties

Scott Van Voorhis

December 13, 2021

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Atlantic Coast Utilities had been targeted by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration in connection with a double fatality.

Chicago Contractor Charged in $325K Amtrak Bribery Scheme

Wood Group Financial Review Uncovers 'Cultural Failings' in Projects Business

Kiewit to Build Record 4.5-GW Gas Power Plant for Pa. Data Center Complex

Fired NLRB Member Pushes for Reinstatement

Nevada Lithium Mine Secures Funding to Begin Construction

Industry Jobs

Events

April 16, 2025

5 Proven Strategies to Mitigate Risk and Keep Data Center Construction on Track

Data center construction comes with tight deadlines and little room for error. Between supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and unexpected risks, staying on schedule and on budget requires a proactive approach. We'll break down five proven strategies that top data center teams use to identify and mitigate risks before they escalate.

Unlocking Hidden Insights: The Power of Data, Reporting & AI in Construction

In today’s fast-paced, heavy civil construction industry, the ability to collect, analyze, and act on data is more critical than ever. Join us for an exclusive webinar exploring how contractors can leverage data, reporting, and emerging AI tools to drive efficiency, improve decision-making, and stay ahead of the competition.