Maine Court Allows $1B Hydropower Transmission Project to Proceed Mary B. Powers August 15, 2020 No Comments Cianbro JV is set to start construction on line to carry Quebec-sourced power as court rejects opposition ballot measure as unconstitutionalRead More
Industry Economist: Recovery Has Started, But Tough Times Still Ahead Alisa Zevin August 14, 2020 No Comments ABC's Anirban Basu forecasts overall economic recovery in 2021, with construction lagging behind. Read More
Coronavirus and Construction Union Specialty Contractors Urged To Seek Additional Pay for Pandemic Costs Richard Korman August 14, 2020 One Comment The case for change orders is framed as a matter of fairness based on new contractor group research.Read More
Coronavirus and construction masks Study Claims Popular Face Covering Could Worsen Virus Spread A bad review for versatile lightweight fleeces, buffs or gaiters Richard Korman August 14, 2020 2 Comments Known for helping limit face heat, thin buffs or gaiters may not be protective, researchers say.Read More
Construction Materials Homebuilders' Group Wants Trump to Act to Halt Lumber Price Surge Tom Ichniowski August 13, 2020 One Comment NAHB seeks boost in U.S. lumber production, launch of new lumber trade talks with Canada.Read More
Balfour Beatty Reports Loss Amid UK Recession Peter Reina August 13, 2020 No Comments Loss is contractor's first in four years, with COVID-19 impacts causing 35% construction output drop in Britain this year.Read More
US Energy Dept. Suspends $13B Hanford Nuke Waste Cleanup Award Mary B. Powers August 13, 2020 No Comments DOE cites 'correction' in stalled Fluor-BWXT waste tank contract but is mum on details; move extends former AECOM unit's reach.Read More
Coronavirus and Construction Cooperation Is Key in COVID-Related Site Disputes, Lawyers Say Long-Term Disruptions Seen in the Industry Pam Radtke Russell August 12, 2020 No Comments Most owners, contractors and project teams are working amicably to resolve cost and scheduling issues, attorneys' group says.Read More
Bridges FIGG Bridge Engineers Sues to Block Federal Debarment Richard Korman August 12, 2020 No Comments Engineering firm blamed for role in fatal 2018 Florida pedestrian span collapse fights back.Read More
Md. Court Keeps Purple Line P3 Rail Project Team on Site In Long-Running Cost Dispute Jim Parsons Debra K. Rubin August 12, 2020 No Comments Following state suit, judge issues TRO to keep concession and builders working on $2B rail project through mid-Sept. as delay liability talks continue.Read More