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Dodge Report Finds Owners, Contractors Still at Odds Over Project Management Software

Dual entry of data an ongoing problem

October 9, 2019

The problem of dual entry and having to maintain parallel project management platforms remains a persistent problem in construction, according to a new SmartMarket Report from Dodge Data & Analytics.

Giant Mozambique LNG Project Goes to JGC-Fluor-Technip Team

Mary B. Powers

October 9, 2019

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Risk issues will be core on estimated $30-billion project, set for final investment decision in 2020.

Transportation Infrastructure

US DOT Steps Up Rural Infrastructure Thrust

Tom Ichniowski

October 8, 2019

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"ROUTES" initiative has no new funds, but aims to promote rural eligibility for current DOT grant, loan programs.

Environmental Regulation

Court Battle Underway Over Revamped Endangered Species Rules

Tom Ichniowski

October 7, 2019

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Court is expected to consolidate a Sept. 25 lawsuit from attorneys general of 17 states, New York City and the District of Columbia with earlier one filed by environmental groups.

Replacement of Collapsed Genoa Bridge Slated To Open Next Year

Peter Reina

October 7, 2019

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Investigation continues into 2018 collapse of old viaduct.

French Government Fines National Architects' Group $1.6M Over Fee-Fixing

Debra K. Rubin

October 6, 2019

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Agency cites strong-arm enforcement, but design registration group will appeal, claiming approach was to prevent fee dumping.

Tradeswomen Gather Globally To Push Career Growth Agenda

Debra K. Rubin

October 5, 2019

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Women in crafts build skills, solidarity and success at events in Manila (above), Sydney, Papua, New Guinea—and in Minneapolis, which had record crowd of 2,800.

Update

Sawyer Steps Away From ENR Career

Janice L. Tuchman

October 4, 2019

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Tom Sawyer, ENR deputy editor, retires this week—leaving a lasting legacy for our enterprise.

Construction Workforce

Construction Sept. Jobless Rate Falls, Matching Industry's 10-Year Low

Tom Ichniowski

October 4, 2019

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Industry's jobless rate dips to 3.2% in September from August's 3.6% and year-earlier 4.1%, BLS says.

Federal Megaproject

Worst U.S. Nuclear Waste Dump Inches Closer to Cleanup

Tim Newcomb

Debra K. Rubin

October 3, 2019

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After 17-year, $17B saga, Bechtel's recast waste glassification megaproject at U.S. Hanford site readies for first startup, but unresolved issues remain.