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Hurricane Ida

Entergy Proposes Two Options to Restore Power to New Orleans

Pam Radtke Russell

Jim Parsons

August 31, 2021

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The utility could create a mini electric grid using power from plants within the metropolitan region.

Post-Katrina Levee System Weathers Ida's Fierce Winds, Surge

Autumn Cafiero Giusti

August 30, 2021

Louisiana contractors, federal and state officials and public and private infrastructure owners are assessing all damage from one of the worst storms to hit the state.

Canada Energy Infrastructure Giants Reach Hostile Takeover Pact

Scott Van Voorhis

August 30, 2021

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After six-month battle and two raised bids, Inter Pipeline, an oil transporter and developer of a C$4.3B petrochemicals complex in Alberta, is set to link with Brookfield Infrastructure Partners for C$8.6 billion.

Bridge Repair

As Fracture Questions Remain, Team Raced to Save Mississippi River Bridge

A team of Michael Baker International, HNTB and Kiewit scrambled to implement permanent repairs for the bridge linking Tennessee and Arkansas

Jim Parsons

August 30, 2021

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The puzzle over how the fracture occurred, and how the bridge was still standing, remains as the bridge reopens.

Kiewit Will Build the First Offshore Wind Substation in the US

Johanna Knapschaefer

Debra K. Rubin

August 28, 2021

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Contract value was not disclosed, but firm's offshore unit will produce the key component at its Texas oil and gas fabrication site for a NY project, said developers, who also said federal environmental review of an adjacent 924-MW wind farm had begun

Design-Build

Georgia DOT Drops Big P3 Procurement After Price Comes In Unexpectedly High

State officials pledge to continue $1.8-billion project despite setback

Richard Korman

August 27, 2021

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State agency chief engineer cites volatile material prices and uncertain times.

Disputed $700M Minnesota Natural Gas Plant Is Needed, State Appeals Court Rules

Jonathan Barnes

August 26, 2021

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Utility builder said the 525-MW facility is a bridge from coal to renewable sources but opponents sued to stop the project, claiming it wasn't in ratepayers' ‘best interest,’ and also are making last-ditch efforts to halt the nearly completed Enbridge oil Line 3 replacement in the state.

Developer Plans to Transform Abandoned Kansas City Rail Bridge Into a 'Destination'

James Leggate

August 26, 2021

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Locals hope the project will spur revitalization of communities on either side of the crossing.

Greek-French Consortium Wins Greece's Largest Road Privatization

Peter Reina

August 26, 2021

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Team's 35-year contract includes nearly 900 km of roads.

NIST investigation into Champlain Towers Collapse

NIST Names Team Investigating Champlain Towers South Collapse

Scott Judy

August 25, 2021

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The agency says it will not report preliminary findings before issuing its final report unless investigators discover issues that would impact public safety.