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Technology

Generative Design Helps Quebec Wood Export Bureau Plan, Ship Multi-Use Disaster Shelters

VIATechnik's generative system creates different versions of shelters for disaster relief

April 30, 2020

Generative design is being used by the Quebec Wood Export Bureau and VIATechnik to deliver purpose-designed relief structures designed for sites as well as mission needs for COVID-19 health care, first responders and other disaster needs.

COVID-19 and Construction

Building Trades With Prefab Capabilities Step Up to Deliver COVID-19 Alternate Care Facilities

As COVID-19 patients are treated in convention centers and arenas, construction can learn from the response

Jeff Yoders

April 29, 2020

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has delivered 50 COVID-19 alternate care facilities in hotels, dormitories, convention centers and arenas with 12 more soon to be completed.

UPDATE: Feds Demand Court Reinstate Key Corps of Engineers Project Permit

Mary B. Powers

April 29, 2020

Possibly thousands of energy and power projects affected as Apr. 15 ruling forces Nationwide Permit-12 water-access halt and overhaul; U.S. to seek higher court review.

Finance

Skanska Posted Record Q1 Revenue. Outlook for Q2? Not So Great

The company says 370 projects are affected by virus-related delays or added costs

Richard Korman

April 29, 2020

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The company says in results call that its second-quarter is filled with uncertainty.

NYC Subway Tunnel Work Finishes Months Ahead of Schedule

Aileen Cho

April 27, 2020

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Academicians suggested ideas that eliminated the need for planned long shutdown of key L Train line.

NJ Transit Rail Ops Exec Dies April 18 of COVID-19 Complications

Debra K. Rubin

April 25, 2020

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Ray Kenny, 69, was tapped in 2019 to boost NJT operations, including positive train control deadline; line confirms that CEO Kevin Corbett is on home quarantine after positive test.

New York City Buildings Commissioner Notes Agency Role In COVID-19 Project Curbs

Eydie Cubarrubia

April 24, 2020

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Melanie La Rocca speaks to how changes in department may help industry get back up to speed after state-ordered shutdown ends, expected May 15.

How Midwest Construction Is Adapting to the COVID-19 Threat

How are contractors and industry non-profits adjusting to life and work amid the pandemic? One day at a time.

Hal Conick

April 24, 2020

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Everything from advanced screening to training and preparation for reopening where necessary is being undertaken by Midwest contractors adjusting to life under the COVID-19 pandemic.

Judge Orders New Orleans, Hard Rock Developer to Decide on Demolition

Autumn Cafiero Giusti

April 23, 2020

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If approved, the conventional demolition would take down the upper floors of the collapsed building by July.

Supreme Court Takes Middle Road in Key Hawaii Clean-Water Dispute Ruling

Debra K. Rubin

April 23, 2020

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The 6-3 decision says U.S. law appies to groundwater pollution, but vague court standard is set to require case-by-case permit review and spur more litigation.