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Canada Energy Infrastructure Giants Reach Hostile Takeover Pact

August 30, 2021

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.

Pipelines

Keystone Pipe Materials, Construction Cited As Cause in Four Big Spills

Mary B. Powers

August 25, 2021

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GAO report points to more than 12,800 bbl leaked by existing oil pipeline in largest ruptures since 2017. Owner TC Energy claims "zero high-impact incidents in the last 18 months."