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Incumbent Firms Set To Replace AECOM as DOE Site Waste Lead

Debra K. Rubin

October 18, 2017

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BWXT and Bechtel unexpectedly win $4.7-billion liquid nuclear waste contract at Savannah River Site complex

The Top 600: When Will the Hot Market Cool Off?

Gary J. Tulacz

October 18, 2017

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The construction market is strong and continues to grow at a brisk pace. But contractors wonder how long the good times will last.

Suit Over Failed Brisbane P3 Focuses on Traffic Projections

Debra K. Rubin

October 18, 2017

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Engineer Arup's traffic projections that fell short for the project, which went into receivership, are the crux of the dispute's new trial stage; deal financier Macquarie has been cross-sued.

ENR Texas & Louisiana's 2017 Best Projects

Interior/Tenant Improvement Award of Merit: Fort Bend Children's Discovery Center

October 18, 2017

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The renovation and build-out of the 1957 Imperial Sugar brick warehouse helped launch The Discovery Center and its five galleries for children’s interactive learning.

ENR MidAtlantic's 2017 Best Projects

Highways/Bridges: Crum Creek Viaduct Replacement Project

October 17, 2017

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The accelerated bridge design-build project involved replacing a 121-year-old railroad viaduct bridge over Crum Creek in the Philadelphia suburbs.

ENR Mountain States 2017 Best Projects

Colo./Wyo./Dakotas Project of the Year: Sanford Medical Center

October 17, 2017

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Fargo’s Sanford Medical Center brings new specialties of health care to an underserved area of North Dakota.

Infrastructure Financing

Direct Federal Spending High on Industry's Infrastructure List

Industry officials, lawmakers also agree on need for Highway Trust Fund fix.

Tom Ichniowski

October 14, 2017

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Witnesses at House hearing acknowledged P3s can help, but undescored need for federal funds.

Options Weighed as Canada’s $12B Energy East Pipeline Halts

Scott Van Voorhis

October 12, 2017

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The demise of TransCanada Corp.’s $12.5-billion Energy East pipeline has put another dent in Canada’s ambitious infrastructure plans, but the void may get filled with other large, albeit controversial, energy projects.

Federal Contracting

Western NY Contractors Pay $3M to Settle 'Front' Firm Charges

DOJ says claims resolved are only allegations, with no finding of liability

Tom Ichniowski

October 11, 2017

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DOJ alleges firms set up "sham" company with disabled-veteran "figurehead" to get set-aside contracts.

Work Starts on Seattle's Rainier Square Tower with Rebar-Free Core

October 11, 2017

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In earthquake-prone Seattle, developer Wright Runstad & Co. announced the start of construction of Rainier Square Tower, an office-residential high-rise that represents the first use of a radically different core structure.

California Unveils ‘High-Impact’ Blueprint to Promote Heat Pumps

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

Federal Judge Upholds New York City Building Natural Gas Restriction

NJ Energy Firm Partners With UAE on Planned $25B Investment in Power for US Data Centers

Award of Excellence Winner Mark Pestrella: Public Service Savant Leads in Time of Crisis

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April 16, 2025

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

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

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