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Foreman in Fatal NYC Trench Collapse Gets Jail Sentence
Project contractor was found guilty of manslaughter in June, but is appealing that ruling.
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Construction Safety
Construction Fatalities Climb in 2015 to 7-Year High
Industry's fatal-injury rate per 100,000 workers also rises slightly
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Companies
Structure Tone Opens Ownership to Select Inside Execs, Outside Investors
Tight family-controlled contractor sees approach as acceptable growth option
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Trump Cabinet
Ex-Texas Gov. Rick Perry, Critic of Energy Dept., is Set to Lead It
Politician favors 'All of the Above' energy-source approach
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thyssenkrupp Poised To Test World's First Ropeless Elevator
System, called MULTI, can move vertically, horizontally or on a slant
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Risk Management
Engineer and CNA Dispute Claim Over Dual 2014 Bridge Failures
Stewart Engineering is seeking the maximum payout from the insurer
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US Approves $2 Billion of Canada Cross-Border Transmission
Two projects will bring low-cost renewable energy to American customers
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Policy
Under Trump, Disengagement in Africa Would Benefit China, Analysts Say
US isolationism would boost Chinese role in continent's infrastructure
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Infrastructure Funding
Stopgap Spending Bill a Mixed Bag for Construction
Measure has $4B for storm repairs, $170M for drinking water, but freezes highway aid.
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Challengers Losing Battle To Derail Updated Structural Standard
ASCE 7-16 on Strong Course To Become Part of 2018 International Building Code
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