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Mergers & Acquisitions

Engineering Giant WSP USA Acquires Denver-Based LT Environmental

Mark Shaw

January 30, 2020

With the acquisition, consultant WSP USA extends its reach in the water and environmental sectors in the West.

Project Finance

Gas Tax? Tolls? Michigan Gov. Says Enough, ‘I’m Issuing Bonds’ For Road Projects

State Senate pushes back by passing bill that asks to hire a toll road study consultant

Richard Korman

January 30, 2020

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Gretchen Whitmer tries to put an end to the finance debate in her state, as the Michigan state senate pushes for a toll road study.

American Infrastructure

House Democrats Propose $760B, Five-Year Infrastructure Plan

Tom Ichniowski

January 29, 2020

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But Speaker Pelosi, other key legislators decline to say how plan will be paid for or when it might move in the House.

Virginia Gov. Seeks Gas Tax Hike To Raise $1B for Transportation

Jim Parsons

January 29, 2020

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Four-cent increase, set to fund statewide rail expansion, would take effect in July if legislators approve.

New Report Pegs UK High Speed Rail Megaproject Cost at $115 Billion

London's Elizabeth Line also misses key deadline

Peter Reina

January 26, 2020

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Jan. 24 audit cites failed assessments of HS2 complexity and risk, but construction CEOs and other chiefs tell Boris to build whole line.

PM Firm Hill Intl., Former Exec Settle SEC Charges on Fraudulent Filings

Tom Stabile

Debra K. Rubin

January 25, 2020

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Firm will pay $500K over serial accounting errors and "coverup" of losses in Securities and Exchange Commission pact; one charged former exec denies allegations.

Construction Materials

Commerce Dept. Places Duties on Fabricated Steel from Mexico, China

Canadian steel imports hit with anti-dumping charges, but not countervailing duties

Jeff Yoders

January 24, 2020

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Under preliminary finding, imports from China hit with stiffest penalties.

Manhattan DA Indicts Cleanup Firm, Execs, MTA Ex-Official in Bribery Scheme

ENR Editors

January 24, 2020

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WRS Environmental CEO, BD manager and former Metro North rail contracts chief are charged with fraud counts in $10M of awards to firm.

Environmental Regulation

New EPA-Corps Rule Narrows Federal Clean-Water Jurisdiction

Tom Ichniowski

January 23, 2020

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Construction groups praise the rule but environmental organizations strongly oppose it, with lawsuits expected.

Transportation

Shortlisted Teams Will Try Tackling LA-Valley Transit Plan

New transit line is envisioned to relieve crowding on the I-405 freeway

Jim Parsons

January 22, 2020

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Each team will now submit a Predevelopment Agreement proposal to assist with planning and design of the project.

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Engineering Giant WSP USA Acquires Denver-Based LT Environmental

Gas Tax? Tolls? Michigan Gov. Says Enough, ‘I’m Issuing Bonds’ For Road Projects

House Democrats Propose $760B, Five-Year Infrastructure Plan

Virginia Gov. Seeks Gas Tax Hike To Raise $1B for Transportation

New Report Pegs UK High Speed Rail Megaproject Cost at $115 Billion

PM Firm Hill Intl., Former Exec Settle SEC Charges on Fraudulent Filings

Commerce Dept. Places Duties on Fabricated Steel from Mexico, China

Manhattan DA Indicts Cleanup Firm, Execs, MTA Ex-Official in Bribery Scheme

New EPA-Corps Rule Narrows Federal Clean-Water Jurisdiction

Shortlisted Teams Will Try Tackling LA-Valley Transit Plan

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