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Public Works

How New York City's New Debarment Rules Played Out On a Subway Contract

Richard Korman

December 24, 2019

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The city got its price on a subway station elevator award, but several potential competitors said, 'No thanks.'

Transportation

Boston's MBTA Put Capital Planning Over Safety, Panel Finds

Safety report includes 34 recommendations with 61 corrective actions

Johanna Knapschaefer

December 23, 2019

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Transit agency had two derailments and a track fire this summer; safety report cites 61 corrective actions, with multiple general managers since 2010 “incredibly disruptive."

Electricity

UK Reveals Post-Brexit Plans for Power Connections to European Continent

National Grid plans to have 7.8 GW of import-export capacity in place by 2024

Peter Reina

December 23, 2019

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National Grid is adding to its three existing electricity interconnectors to continental Europe, with the EU part funding the newest project.

Federal Funding

Massive $1.4-Trillion Spending Measure Goes on the Books

Tom Ichniowski

December 22, 2019

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Legislation has mix of increases and cuts for infrastructure programs, but positive tax and other non-spending provisions.

UK Government Cites Post-Brexit Infrastructure Boost, Workforce Changes

December 19, 2019

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As Parliament opens, Boris Johnson regime confirms in Queen's speech £100B infra. spend and new EU migrant worker rules at all levels.

Workplace Diversity

After Years of Antipathy, Construction Puts Out Welcome Mat For LGBTQ Workers

Protections against discrimination remain incomplete from state to state

Scott Blair

December 19, 2019

One Comment

With diversity and inclusive policies providing quantifiable benefits, construction companies sharpen their focus on LGBTQ+ employee recruitment and retention

SNC-Lavalin Settles Canada Bribe Charge on Past Libya Work With Fine, Probation

Debra K. Rubin

December 18, 2019

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Long-awaited plea deal lifts "overhang" contributing to design-builder's 2019 red ink; firm pays $213M but other charges dropped.

More Judges Nix Milcon Funds for Border Walls As Big Corps Award is Probed

Mary B. Powers

December 18, 2019

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US courts in Calif. and Texas rule against Trump's $3.6B funding diversion while GAO could join Defense IG in reviewing border wall procurements.

Canada Producer Plans Global Cement Sector's First Carbon Capture System

Scott Van Voorhis

December 18, 2019

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HeidelbergCement unit launches feasibility study to install technology to capture and store almost all carbon emissions for potential resale on the market.