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Federal Funding

More Federal Disaster-Relief Spending Bills Expected

Senator says newly enacted $15.3-billion package may only last "weeks"

Tom Ichniowski

September 12, 2017

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White House official says as many as three additional emergency spending bills will be coming.

Economy

Harvey's Aftermath Will Rattle Construction Supply Chain, Economists Say

Expect upward pressure on materials and labor as cleanup and rebuilding commence

Tim Grogan

September 6, 2017

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As the cleanup and eventual rebuilding proceed, increased demand for materials and labor will push costs upward.

Natural Disasters

Corps Expects Overtopping at Lake Okeechobee Construction Sites From Irma

September 6, 2017

Updated hurricane forecast prompts officials to warn of significant overwash and limited-to-moderate overtopping at several coffer dams on Herbert Hoover Dike in Florida.

Energy

Consortium Picked To Build and Operate Uganda Refinery

U.S.-Italian-Indian Team steps in after Russian venture withdraws

Shem Oirere

September 6, 2017

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Albertine Graben Refinery Consortium defeats 40 competing bidders to build refinery that will start with 30,000 barrel-per-day output and eventually double that rate

Transportation

Chinese Firm Wins Egyptian Light-Rail Project Pact

China Railway Group tasked with preliminary work on $1.24-billion project

Shem Oirere

September 5, 2017

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Transit line will serve administrative capital currently under construction between Cairo and the Suez Canal.

Legal

Retired Army Officer Charged With Bribery on Haiti Port Project

FBI 'sting' part of investigation of Haiti businessmen

Tom Ichniowski

September 5, 2017

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DOJ alleges retired colonel solicited bribes from undercover FBI agents posing as potential project investors.

Risk Management

How High Will Penalties Be For Long-Delayed Edmonton Bridge?

Acciona and Pacer Corp. face penalties for Walterdale Bridge

Scott Van Voorhis

September 5, 2017

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The delay was two years long on an important piece of the city's infrastructure.

Risk Management

Falling Tools and Materials Exact Toll From Construction Workers

A recent study shows the range of the "struck by" hazard category

Richard Korman

September 5, 2017

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The "struck by" category includes vehicles and equipment, but all falling objects are dangerous.

Artificial Intelligence Advances To Improve Construction

Andrew Rink

September 5, 2017

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The tech world is counting on construction professionals not only to keep informed about new technology but also to use leading-edge solutions to tackle intractable problems.