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Alternative Energy

Researchers Develop Offshore Integrated Mooring System for Wind Farms

Johanna Knapschaefer

April 22, 2016

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Anchoring system for multiple turbines holds potential for large-scale offshore wind farms.

Charges Filed Against Three Officials in Flint Water Crisis

April 21, 2016

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Two state environmental managers and a city official now face felony charges in city's ongoing water contamination probe.

Senate Passes Energy Bill That Would Expedite Energy Projects

Pam Hunter McFarland

April 20, 2016

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Wide-ranging measure next must be reconciled with House-approved legislation.

Global Development

Sri Lanka Reopens Stalled Chinese Project

But Myanmar hydro job remains idle

Saibal Dasgupta

April 20, 2016

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China Harbor Engineering Corp., has resumed work on the Chinese-funded $1.4 billion Colombo Port City project after Chinese and Sri Lankan officials moved to settle disputes.

Bid Disputes

Contractor Files Lawsuit Over Lost $77M Bridge Contract

Alleged late compliance with good-faith effort rule also involves a bid bond claim

Erin Richey

April 20, 2016

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A dispute over alleged late compliance with disadvantaged business subcontacting rules in Arkansas also involves a bid bond claim.

Construction Disputes

Can Skanska-Hunt Regain Convention Center Prime Contract?

Judge issues decision over a construction contract dispute on a big Seattle project

John Guzzon

April 19, 2016

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The Washington State Convention Center and Skanska-Hunt joint venture are heading to trial later this year.

Airports

Senate Approves FAA Bill With Boost for Airport Grants

Tom Ichniowski

April 19, 2016

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Senate measure has larger 2017 increase for construction grants than House committee's version.

German Trailer Maker Scheuerle Bets on 'Made in the U.S.A.'

Editorial: Construction Safety

Time To Focus on Silica-Dust Rule Compliance

After safety rule-making process ends, only legal action now blocks future enforcement

April 19, 2016

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Now that the safety rule-making process has ended, employers must meet the challenges of the dramatically tougher silica-dust standard.

African Development

Construction Begins on Major Cement Plant in Nigeria

Infrastructure Investment Drives Boom in Support Capacity

Shem Oirere

April 19, 2016

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The $1-billion cement plant joins a fleet of similar, Dangote Cement-owned plants that are either under construction or recently finished in Nigeria, Ethiopia, Zambia, Cameroon, Tanzania, Senegal and South Africa.

French Joint Venture To Expand Cairo Metro to 100 Kilometers

Transportation: Cairo Metro

Peter Reina

April 18, 2016

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The contract includes a tunnel under the Nile river, five elevated stations and two at-grade stations. When complete, the project will increase Cairo's network to 100 km.