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In Unpredictable Times, Transportation Needs Remain Constant

Aileen Cho

Jim Parsons

December 27, 2016

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Buoyed by the FAST Act, infrastructure projects move steadily forward in 2016.

Government

Water-Resources Law Is Capitol Hill's Only Big Infrastructure Action

Industry awaits Trump infrastructure plan, budget proposal

Tom Ichniowski

December 27, 2016

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WIIN Act is an achievement, but Congress punted on FAA bill and fiscal 2017 appropriations.

Water Infrastructure

New WRDA Projects Face Long Wait for Construction Funds

Some preliminary-engineering appropriations could come in FY 2018

Tom Ichniowski

December 26, 2016

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WIIN Act's WRDA title authorizes $10B for 30 Corps projects but they also need appropriations.

Infrastructure

Two Consortiums Picked for East African Power Plant

80-MW Rusumo hydro project to provide electricity to Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi

Shem Oirere

December 26, 2016

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Joint venture led by German and Indian firms expects to break ground by the end of January.

Analysis

In Tumultuous Year, Europe Sees Trump Election as an Aftershock

Upset follows year of surprises on both sides of Atlantic

Michael Dumiak

December 26, 2016

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Trump triumph follows Brexit vote, Bulgaria and Estonia government changes, and the run-up to 2017 elections in France, Germany

Petition Boosts Push To Remove Deauthorized Florida Dam

Structure's reservoir is a popular attraction, but opponents say it impedes river flow

Thomas F. Armistead

December 23, 2016

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Structure's reservoir is a popular attraction, but opponents say it impedes river flow.

Safety

China Enacts Law Making Owners Liable for Jobsite Accidents

The move comes after 179 people died in five accidents over the past three months

Saibal Dasgupta

December 22, 2016

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According to official government figures, some 66,000 people died in 282,000 work-safety accidents in China during 2015.

Employee Raises Will Average Over 4%, Says ENR Survey

Project managers are the most in-demand staffer, AEC sector respondents say.

December 21, 2016

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Project managers are the most in-demand staffer, respondents say.

Executive News

AECOM, Parsons, KBR Tap Outsiders For C-Suite Posts

New acquisitions also change AEC executive roles

Debra K. Rubin

December 21, 2016

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New acquisitions also change AEC executive roles

Risk Management

ARTBA Hopes to Certify Thousands for Safety Training

Rising work zone fatalities raise concerns

Richard Korman

Janice L. Tuchman

December 21, 2016

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By training a cross section of construction team members and testing their knowledge in a safety certification program, leaders of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association believe they can put a dent in the 48,600 injuries and deaths that take place in highway work zones each year.