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Transportation

Chinese Firm Wins Egyptian Light-Rail Project Pact

China Railway Group tasked with preliminary work on $1.24-billion project

Shem Oirere

September 5, 2017

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Transit line will serve administrative capital currently under construction between Cairo and the Suez Canal.

Legal

Retired Army Officer Charged With Bribery on Haiti Port Project

FBI 'sting' part of investigation of Haiti businessmen

Tom Ichniowski

September 5, 2017

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DOJ alleges retired colonel solicited bribes from undercover FBI agents posing as potential project investors.

Risk Management

How High Will Penalties Be For Long-Delayed Edmonton Bridge?

Acciona and Pacer Corp. face penalties for Walterdale Bridge

Scott Van Voorhis

September 5, 2017

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The delay was two years long on an important piece of the city's infrastructure.

Risk Management

Falling Tools and Materials Exact Toll From Construction Workers

A recent study shows the range of the "struck by" hazard category

Richard Korman

September 5, 2017

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The "struck by" category includes vehicles and equipment, but all falling objects are dangerous.

Artificial Intelligence Advances To Improve Construction

Andrew Rink

September 5, 2017

2 Comments

The tech world is counting on construction professionals not only to keep informed about new technology but also to use leading-edge solutions to tackle intractable problems.

Help Available To Evaluate the Impact of Construction Delays

Nadine M. Post

September 5, 2017

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The American Society of Civil Engineers has published a standard to help project teams determine the impact of construction delays.

Duke Cancels Nuclear Plants, Promises $6 Billion in Investments

Pam Radtke Russell

September 4, 2017

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Duke shelves plans for reactors in Florida and North Carolina, plans for more solar in Florida.

Construction Leads Employment Gains in August

Further gains expected following Hurricane Harvey

Pam Radtke Russell

September 1, 2017

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Hurricane Harvey is likely to boost work even further, says economist.

Natural Disasters

Hurricane Harvey: Rain Stops in Texas as Lakes, Rivers Keep Rising

Louise Poirier

August 30, 2017

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, other districts, release water from reservoirs and lakes to prevent failures.

Houston Area Transportation Infrastructure Largely Still Unusable

Aileen Cho

August 30, 2017

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Airports, rail and bus service in the Houston area were still being assessed Aug. 30.

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Chinese Firm Wins Egyptian Light-Rail Project Pact

Retired Army Officer Charged With Bribery on Haiti Port Project

How High Will Penalties Be For Long-Delayed Edmonton Bridge?

Falling Tools and Materials Exact Toll From Construction Workers

Artificial Intelligence Advances To Improve Construction

Help Available To Evaluate the Impact of Construction Delays

Duke Cancels Nuclear Plants, Promises $6 Billion in Investments

Construction Leads Employment Gains in August

Hurricane Harvey: Rain Stops in Texas as Lakes, Rivers Keep Rising

Houston Area Transportation Infrastructure Largely Still Unusable

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