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International Trade

US-Canada Lumber Trade Fight Intensifies after Panel's Ruling

Tom Ichniowski

December 7, 2017

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Canada already is working on challenges to the U.S. tariffs under NAFTA and the WTO.

Viewpoint

Megaprojects in Distress: Rethinking the Theory

Robert Prieto

December 7, 2017

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The status quo of megaprojects these days is not good, with as many as two-thirds significantly disappointing on budget and schedule.

Power Plant Construction

State Analysts Blast Georgia Nuclear Project's Costs as Unreasonable

The public service commission staff criticizes utility's plan to pay to finish Plant Vogtle

Scott Judy

December 4, 2017

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PSC staffers pushed back on Georgia Power's request to have all future costs deemed "reasonable."

Legislation

Senate Passes Tax Bill with Break for 'Pass-Throughs'

Next step is negotiations with House, whose bill has key differences

Tom Ichniowski

December 2, 2017

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Senate measure sweetens earlier proposed deduction for pass-through entities.

Bridge Construction

Deal Reached to Rebuild Arlington Memorial Bridge in D.C.

Kiewit lands $192M contract for project's construction

Tom Ichniowski

December 1, 2017

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Officials will use design-build to cut 18 months and $35 million from earlier estimates.

Debra K. Rubin

November 29, 2017

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Andy Byford, a veteran of transit exec roles in London and Sydney, Australia, faces aging infrastructure and service issues as new transit agency president.

Risk Management

Some Companies Are Shut Out of Minneapolis Light-Rail Extension

Contractors and designers complain about missing the construction phase as new bids are due soon

Scott Van Voorhis

November 28, 2017

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A bid using a company that worked on the design or planning phase will be classed as 'non-responsive.'

Cyber Risk and the 'Biggest Class Exposure We Could Ever Imagine'

Ten Minutes with XL Group’s Michael McGavick on cyber liability, talking machines and the changing liability landscape

November 28, 2017

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An insurance CEO sees big changes ahead for risk and insurance.

Workplace Safety

OSHA Again Pushes Back Record-Keeping Rule Deadline

Tom Ichniowski

November 27, 2017

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Agency also says it will propose new rule in 2018 to "reconsider, revise or remove" some provisions.

Obituaries: Structural Engineer Gary C. Hart, 73, and Design Firm Chair Richard H. Stanley, 85

Debra K. Rubin

November 26, 2017

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Hart was a noted seismic design practitioner and educator; Stanley elevated Stanley Consultants into global markets and founded a think tank.

Trump Orders Agency Heads to Review and 'Terminate or Modify' Contracts

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Boeing Picks BE&K/HITT for Infrastructure Portion of $1B South Carolina Expansion

Construction Begins on Nation's First Direct-to-Distribution Water Reuse Facility

Intel Delays Completion of First Ohio Plant to 2030

A construction worker wearing an orange shirt and gloves, white hardhat and yellow vest holds up a wooden beam, with the frame of a structure in the background.

New Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, Expected to Drive Up Construction Prices

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