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Strapped Honolulu Rail Picks New CEO

August 9, 2017

Former Bombardier exec Andrew Robbins takes over days after legislators meet to address transit job's estimated $3-billion funding gap.

Diverse Industry Group Seeks Solutions to the 'RFI Dilemma'

Mark Shaw

August 9, 2017

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There is a long list of issues associated with formal requests for information (RFI), but leveraging technology to shorten that list has proved to be difficult.

Equipment Makers, Rental Firms Report Strong 2Q Sales

Jeff Rubenstone

August 9, 2017

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With signs of rising activity in the U.S. and China construction markets, global equipment manufacturers reported strong sales in the second quarter of 2017, following a period of consolidation and reorganization.

Litigation

Engineer TRC Fends Off Lawsuits After Merger

Scott Van Voorhis

August 9, 2017

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Law firms target the Massachusetts-based company, so far without success.

Atlanta Stadium's Kinetic Roof Debut Delayed Until Fall

August 9, 2017

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The developer of the $1.5-billion Mercedes-Benz Stadium announced late last month that the operable portion of the 14.5-acre roof will be in the closed position for the opening events, beginning on Aug. 26.

Foxconn to Build Campus in Wisconsin, No Timeline for Construction

Deal includes up to $3 billion in tax breaks for the Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer

Jeff Yoders

August 9, 2017

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Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer Foxconn announced that it plans to build a flat panel LCD monitor production facility as large as 20 million sq ft at an undisclosed southeast Wisconsin location.