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Obituaries

Architect George Heery, Pioneer of Bridging Design-Build, Dies at 93

January 25, 2021

Architect George T. Heery Sr., a powerhouse who cofounded architect-engineer Heery & Heery in 1952 and became an expert in project delivery, died on Jan. 21 in Atlanta. He was 93.

Workforce

Judge, President Biden Quash Diversity Training Curbs for Federal Contractors

Debra K. Rubin

January 25, 2021

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Programs in limbo for months are set to resume after U.S. court halted enforcement of the 2020 Trump directive and a new executive order revokes it.

Novel Fiberglass Girders Extend Life of Maine Bridge

Composite tub girders with no concrete reinforcement are also being designed for bridges in Rhode Island and Florida

Johanna Knapschaefer

January 25, 2021

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The Grist Mill Bridge, a 75-ft single span bridge in Hampden, Maine, is the first in the nation to use composite tub girders with no concrete reinforcement in the superstructure.

Port Authority Unveils New Vision for Midtown Manhattan Bus Terminal

Jim Parsons

January 24, 2021

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The estimated $10B rebuild plan, released Jan. 21, calls for a complete main terminal upgrade at its current location to accommodate a nearly 40% expected post-virus increase in bus capacity.

Contractor Suit Claims Harassment, Fraud, Retaliation at Port of L.A.

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin

January 24, 2021

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Consultant alleges termination for reported hostile work environment and alleged contract abuses; port confirms internal probe and firm rehiring

Construction Workforce

Union Workers' Share of Construction Workforce Edges Up

Union workers' share rises to 12.7%, from 12.6%

Tom Ichniowski

January 24, 2021

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Total construction workforce fell 6.3% in 2020; unionized sector was down 5.9%, nonunion sector dipped 7.9%.

Former Atlantic City Trump Hotel Now Set to Implode on Feb. 17

Stephanie Loder

January 24, 2021

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City official says demolition was delayed by foundation issues in the 39-story structure. x

Biden Administration

Infrastructure Remains Central Focus of Buttigieg Confirmation Hearing

Tom Ichniowski

January 21, 2021

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Biden's DOT nominee is certain to be confirmed, Commerce Committee's top Republican says.

New Sentence for Ex-Bloomberg Building Exec in NYC Bribery Scheme

Eva Fedderly

January 21, 2021

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Anthony Guzzone gets 38-month jail term for U.S. tax evasion; two former Turner execs will be sentenced in February and March.

Biden's Climate Plan Set to Accelerate Action on Resilience, Renewables

Pam Radtke Russell

January 21, 2021

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It’s anticipated the administration will take a holistic approach to climate change to incorporate climate resilience and greenhouse gas emissions reductionv into all efforts, including the anticipated $2-trillion infrastructure bill to be introduced next month.