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Construction Workforce

Contractors, Unions Split Over Proposed New Apprenticeship Rule

Tom Ichniowski

June 26, 2019

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Building trades praise rule's construction exemption, but AGC, ABC want industry to be included.

Litigation and Lawsuits

Cashman, Weeks Win $21M Verdict in Massachusetts Site Dispute

Scott Van Voorhis

June 26, 2019

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Jury finds that state agency underestimated the energy port dredging job's scope.

Resilient Infrastructure Could Save $4.2 Trillion

Study Calculates the Cost-Benefit of Hardening

Pam Radtke Russell

June 25, 2019

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The World Bank report says making infrastructure strong, more able to respond to natural disasters and regular stressors saves $4 to every $1 spent.

Transportation Infrastructure

Tanzania Suspends $10B Bagamoyo Port Project

President Magufuli assails Chinese “tough conditions that can only be accepted by mad people"

Shem Oirere

June 25, 2019

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Tanazanian president says $50 million in compensation for people displaced by Belt and Road Initiative project was diverted to individuals in Dar es Salaam.

Military Project Designs Lack Best Climate Change Risk Assessment

June 25, 2019

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Facility planners need more guidance in use of future risk projection tools, says new GAO study.

Water Infrastructure

Corps Picks Four Projects to Evaluate for P3s

Tom Ichniowski

June 25, 2019

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But review will take six to 24 months to determine whether public-private financing is workable on the projects.

Transportation Infrastructure

Highway Advocates Push to Cancel $7.6B Federal Funding Rescission

Tom Ichniowski

June 21, 2019

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Key lawmakers, industry groups seek repeal of FAST Act provision.

Singapore's Jewel Mall Project Was No Walk in the Park

Nadine M. Post

June 20, 2019

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Complex constructed forest hiding Singapore airport’s shopping center demanded compromise

Analysts Point to Contract Terms To Cut E&C Investment Risks

Debra K. Rubin

June 20, 2019

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With recent project execution issues and results surprises among publicly traded engineering and construction firms, some question traditional industry business models.