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P3s Proceed to Build or Rebuild Germany's Autobahn

September 14, 2020

Public-private partnerships win contracts as the central German government takes control of the roadway from regional authorities.

Seattle Pier Partially Collapses During Emergency Repair Work

Tim Newcomb

September 14, 2020

No Comments

Two construction workers were hospitalized after falling into the water.

Water/Environment

Chicago Launches Program to Replace Lead Service Lines for Drinking Water

Mayor Lori Lightfoot says lines are safe due to a chemical coat but Chicago is subsidizing removal anyway

Jeff Yoders

September 12, 2020

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Chicago has around 400,000 homes with lead service lines. Although the city has made EPA's safe drinking water standard, the homes tested mostly belong to employees and retirees from the water management department and the voluntary replacement program is not funded beyond 2021.

Environment

States Sue EPA Over Chesapeake Cleanup Plan Enforcement

Pam McFarland

September 11, 2020

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Md., Del., Va., D.C. contend EPA hasn't been tough enough on Pa., N.Y. pollution reduction efforts.

Megaprojects

Court Ruling Clears P3 Team to Leave Disputed $2B Md. Purple Line Rail Project

Jim Parsons

Debra K. Rubin

September 11, 2020

One Comment

Rail job contract allows end to public-private deal if delay exceeds 1 year, judge says, as industry owner-contractor risk debate amplifies.

Panama Canal, Running Low on Water, Seeks Bids to Build $2B Supply Program

Mary B. Powers

September 10, 2020

No Comments

Canal operating agency issued RFQ for global bidders for largest regional investment program since waterway expansion, to meet canal and population needs for 50 years.

Vancouver Airport Halts Major Capital Plans

Tim Newcomb

September 10, 2020

No Comments

Officials cite COVID-19's effect on passenger growth.

Coronavirus and Construction

PPP Loan Fraud Investigators Charge Several Small Contractors

Scott Van Voorhis

September 8, 2020

One Comment

Prosecutors claim companies abused the U.S. Small Business Administration COVID-19 financial assistance program.

Highway Infrastructure

FHWA Sends Louisiana $5M for Post-Hurricane Highway Repairs

Tom Ichniowski

September 8, 2020

No Comments

Aid will reimburse state for initial costs of immediate repairs, debris removal in wake of Hurricane Laura.

Wildfires Burn Throughout Pacific Northwest, Destroy Much of Washington Town

Tim Newcomb

September 8, 2020

No Comments

Extremely dry and gusty conditions on Labor Day sparked 80 new fires in Oregon and Washington.

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P3s Proceed to Build or Rebuild Germany's Autobahn

Seattle Pier Partially Collapses During Emergency Repair Work

Chicago Launches Program to Replace Lead Service Lines for Drinking Water

States Sue EPA Over Chesapeake Cleanup Plan Enforcement

Court Ruling Clears P3 Team to Leave Disputed $2B Md. Purple Line Rail Project

Panama Canal, Running Low on Water, Seeks Bids to Build $2B Supply Program

Vancouver Airport Halts Major Capital Plans

PPP Loan Fraud Investigators Charge Several Small Contractors

FHWA Sends Louisiana $5M for Post-Hurricane Highway Repairs

Wildfires Burn Throughout Pacific Northwest, Destroy Much of Washington Town

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