Companies Structure Tone Opens Ownership to Select Inside Execs, Outside Investors Tight family-controlled contractor sees approach as acceptable growth option Debra K. Rubin December 18, 2016 No Comments Tight family-controlled contractor sees approach as acceptable growth option.Read More
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 Pam Hunter McFarland December 14, 2016 No Comments Perry developed fossil fuels and wind energy projects, but environmental groups say he is a poor choice.Read More
thyssenkrupp Poised To Test World's First Ropeless Elevator System, called MULTI, can move vertically, horizontally or on a slant Nadine M. Post December 13, 2016 One Comment MULTI relies on magnetic levitation technology and, like a subway, has several cabs in one shaft.Read More
Risk Management Engineer and CNA Dispute Claim Over Dual 2014 Bridge Failures Stewart Engineering is seeking the maximum payout from the insurer Scott Van Voorhis December 13, 2016 No Comments A lawsuit filed last year over coverage limits remains unresolved.Read More
US Approves $2 Billion of Canada Cross-Border Transmission Two projects will bring low-cost renewable energy to American customers Mary B. Powers December 13, 2016 2 Comments Two projects will bring low-cost Canadian renewable energy to American customers.Read More
Policy Under Trump, Disengagement in Africa Would Benefit China, Analysts Say US isolationism would boost Chinese role in continent's infrastructure Shem Oirere December 13, 2016 No Comments Italy Prime Minister resignation and UK Brexit vote will have greater impact, according to reports.Read More
Infrastructure Funding Stopgap Spending Bill a Mixed Bag for Construction Measure has $4B for storm repairs, $170M for drinking water, but freezes highway aid. Pam Hunter McFarland Tom Ichniowski December 13, 2016 No Comments Water industry welcomes aid for Flint, Mich., system and funds for WIFIA loans. But bill cuts highway and transit aid from FAST Act's 2017 levels.Read More
Challengers Losing Battle To Derail Updated Structural Standard ASCE 7-16 on Strong Course To Become Part of 2018 International Building Code Nadine M. Post December 13, 2016 No Comments Though the results are preliminary, the International Code Council has approved the updated structural building-design standard for inclusion as a reference standard in the 2018 edition of ICC's International Building Code. Read More
International Firms Eye Ripe India Airport Market Neelam Mathews December 13, 2016 No Comments With growing flight numbers, government wants to upgrade scores of regional hubsRead More
Five Global Teams Short-Listed for $1B First Phase of Red-Dead Water Project Jordan will choose winner out of 17 submitted proposals by mid-2017 Neal Sandler December 12, 2016 No Comments Jordan will choose winner from among 17 original submitted proposals by mid-2017Read More