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Bechtel, Hatch Win Leads on Australia-Singapore Power Megaproject

October 20, 2021

Estimated $22.5B solar generation, battery storage and high-voltage transmission will deliver renewable energy from Australia's Northern Territory to Singapore, with construction set to begin in late 2023.

Rice Straw-to-MDF CalPlant Moves Into Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Tim Newcomb

October 20, 2021

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California facility, a technology startup that produces fiberboard from rice straw waste, seeks financial restructuring of its debts and assets

Energy Construction

Power Sector Weighs In on How to Build the Future US Grid

Mary B. Powers

October 20, 2021

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Some 225 trade groups, utilities, contractors, activists and others commented as federal energy regulator starts process to transform U.S. transmission design and expansion, including how best to connect new sources of cleaner energy.

Construction Industry Less Supportive of Vaccine Mandate: Poll

James Leggate

October 20, 2021

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Close to 1,200 ENR poll respondents are more likely than the typical American adult to be vaccinated, but are less likely to support a vaccine mandate.

Resilience

Dutch Dike Being Raised, Reinforced to Handle Sea Level Rise

90-year-old structure was in need of upgrade

Peter Reina

October 19, 2021

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New technology is being used to reinforce the 90-year old Afsluitdijk dike, which has been delayed by miscalculations in water level and wave data provided to the contractor.

Workplace Safety

PCL Cited in Welder's Death During NC Bridge Demolition

James Leggate

October 19, 2021

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OSHA has proposed $23,210 in penalties against PCL Civil Constructors Inc. for two serious federal safety violations in the April death of Jose Armando Maqueda Mejia when a bridge section collapsed.

Project Permit

Tribes Want Corps Consultant Drafting Dakota Access Pipeline EIS Fired As Biased

Mary B. Powers

October 19, 2021

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Chiefs cite evidence of ERM North America opposition to their position and want court-ordered environmental review of oil line water crossing restarted; Corps spokesperson declines comment on any status change

EPA administrator stands at an outdoor podium with water flowing in the background

Stricter Regulation, Faster Cleanup Anchor EPA Plan To Tackle PFAS Pollution

Corinne Grinapol

October 18, 2021

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Agency plan for so-called forever chemicals include regulation under the federal Safe Water Drinking Act and under the Superfund law

Sports and Entertainment Venues

Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena Substantially Complete Two Weeks Early

Nadine M. Post

October 18, 2021

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After successfully completing the mind-boggling top-down expansion of the 932,000-sq-ft facility, with its 45-million-lb landmark roof shored safely overhead, the Mortenson-led building team overcame myriad supply chain disruptions caused by COVID-19.

Labor Relations

As Nationwide Strike Loomed, 900,000 German Workers Settle With Construction Employers

Michael Dumiak

October 18, 2021

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Wage adjustments in settlement, subject to final union and employer approval, would balance disparities between country's east and west regions; giant contractor Hochtief negotiates independent deal with workers