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UK Appeal Court Scraps Heathrow's Third Runway Plan

$18B expansion did not comply with international climate change commitments, court finds

Peter Reina

February 27, 2020

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The project can be made compatible with climate commitments, a spokesman said.

Two Building Inspectors at New Orleans Hard Rock Site Suspended

Jeff Rubenstone

February 27, 2020

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As efforts advance to finally demolish the partially collapsed Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans, two city building inspectors have been suspended for failing to properly inspect the site last summer.

Bridges

Contractor Team Will Replace Arkansas Bridge Pier Cap and Seek Reimbursement

Parsons-CJ Mahan joint venture

Jim Parsons

February 27, 2020

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ARDOT says a concrete pour interrupted by lightning may have compromised a pier cap on the $100-million White River bridge replacement

Transportation

Atlanta Planning Organization Maps Out 30-Year Transportation Improvement Strategy

Blueprint maps plans to serve nearly three million new residents expected by 2050

Jim Parsons

February 27, 2020

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The Atlanta Regional Commission has approved a $172.6-billion plan to address transportation needs across the 20-county metropolitan area

Transportation Infrastructure

DeFazio Hopes to Have Transportation Bill Ready in March

House chairman aiming for April committee vote on the measure

Tom Ichniowski

February 26, 2020

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State DOT leaders' views vary on whether Congress will pass long-term transport bill by October.

Risk Management

Subcontractor Places $1.7M Lien on Big Texas Omni Resort

Brandt Cos. seeks payment months after expansion and renovation opens

Richard Korman

February 26, 2020

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Issues are unclear as closeout payment lingers months after a major project is in use.

New Energy Code Is More Robust and Flexible than Previous Versions

Pam McFarland

February 25, 2020

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Latest model code for the first time includes provisions related to electric vehicles, as well as optional paths to reach net zero energy consumption.

Transit Infrastructure

Senate Panel Starts Work on Transit Reauthorization

Tom Ichniowski

February 25, 2020

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Banking committee hearing includes calls for increased overall funding and a focus on rural areas.

Jobsite Killer of Woman Carpenter Apprentice Gets 15-Years-to-Life Sentence

Debra K. Rubin

February 25, 2020

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Assailant in 2017 murder of Outi Hicks switches plea to guilty, in long-awaited outcome of incident that sparked big anti harassment push on U.S. jobsites.

Environmental Regulations