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thyssenkrupp Poised To Test World's First Ropeless Elevator

System, called MULTI, can move vertically, horizontally or on a slant

Nadine M. Post

December 13, 2016

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MULTI relies on magnetic levitation technology and, like a subway, has several cabs in one shaft.

Risk Management

Engineer and CNA Dispute Claim Over Dual 2014 Bridge Failures

Stewart Engineering is seeking the maximum payout from the insurer

Scott Van Voorhis

December 13, 2016

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A lawsuit filed last year over coverage limits remains unresolved.

US Approves $2 Billion of Canada Cross-Border Transmission

Two projects will bring low-cost renewable energy to American customers

Mary B. Powers

December 13, 2016

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Two projects will bring low-cost Canadian renewable energy to American customers.

Policy

Under Trump, Disengagement in Africa Would Benefit China, Analysts Say

US isolationism would boost Chinese role in continent's infrastructure

Shem Oirere

December 13, 2016

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Italy Prime Minister resignation and UK Brexit vote will have greater impact, according to reports.

Infrastructure Funding

Stopgap Spending Bill a Mixed Bag for Construction

Measure has $4B for storm repairs, $170M for drinking water, but freezes highway aid.

Pam Hunter McFarland

Tom Ichniowski

December 13, 2016

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Water industry welcomes aid for Flint, Mich., system and funds for WIFIA loans. But bill cuts highway and transit aid from FAST Act's 2017 levels.

Challengers Losing Battle To Derail Updated Structural Standard

ASCE 7-16 on Strong Course To Become Part of 2018 International Building Code

Nadine M. Post

December 13, 2016

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Though the results are preliminary, the International Code Council has approved the updated structural building-design standard for inclusion as a reference standard in the 2018 edition of ICC's International Building Code.

International Firms Eye Ripe India Airport Market

Neelam Mathews

December 13, 2016

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With growing flight numbers, government wants to upgrade scores of regional hubs

Five Global Teams Short-Listed for $1B First Phase of Red-Dead Water Project

Jordan will choose winner out of 17 submitted proposals by mid-2017

Neal Sandler

December 12, 2016

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Jordan will choose winner from among 17 original submitted proposals by mid-2017

The Trump Cabinet

Trump Makes His Picks To Head EPA, Labor Dept.

Nominees' expected agency changes are already controversial

Pam Hunter McFarland

December 9, 2016

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Nominees' expected agency changes are already controversial.

LA Metro To Pay Kiewit $297.8M Settlement on Freeway Job

Greg Aragon

December 7, 2016

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The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) has reached an agreement with Kiewit Corp. and will pay the contractor $297.8 million for project change orders on the Interstate 405-Sepulveda Pass Widening Project, in Los Angeles.