Construction Week International Code Council Looking at Tall Wood Buildings Nadine M. Post January 13, 2016 No Comments The International Code Council is seeking parties to join its new ad hoc committee on tall wood buildings. Read More
Legal Ex-President of Idaho Contractor Sentenced in Federal Fraud Case Tom Ichniowski January 12, 2016 No Comments Justice Dept. says ex-MarCon Inc. official's fraudulent tax filings helped firm qualify as DBE, gain edge on competitors.Read More
North Korean Claims of H-Bomb Test Leaves Asia Uneasy Saibal Dasgupta January 11, 2016 No Comments Despite U.S. claims that it is unlikely that an actual hydrogen bomb was tested, much of global community is concerned. Read More
Workforce Construction Dec. Jobless Rate Dips From 2014, Workforce Up by 45,000 Tom Ichniowski January 8, 2016 No Comments Industry's rate declines to 7.5% from December 2014's 8.3% but is up from November's 6.2%. Read More
Attempt to Revive Keystone Could Play into 2016 Elections Pam Hunter McFarland January 8, 2016 No Comments Despite TransCanada's lawsuit and NAFTA complaint, White House is confident its decision rests on solid legal ground.Read More
U.K. Construction Is Losing Ground in Apprenticeships January 7, 2016 No Comments Government is pushing apprentice program expansion, but more young people are opting for slots in U.K. health care and business administration.Read More
Legal URS Unit to Pay $9M to Settle Federal False-Claims Charges Tom Ichniowski January 6, 2016 No Comments Settlement is latest development in case involving U.S. AID infrastructure contracts in Egypt in the 1990s.Read More
Morocco Delays Inauguration of Concentrated Solar Plant Scheduling delays with dignitaries blamed Shem Oirere January 6, 2016 No Comments $600-million, 160-MW concentrated solar powerplant scheduled for start-up on Dec. 27 is ready to go but awaits delayed ceremonial launch. By Shem OirereRead More
China Embarks on Urbanization Plan as Part of Climate Pact Compliance Saibal Dasgupta January 6, 2016 No Comments Chinese president commits to ambitious plan to make cities more livable.Read More
Spain's ACS Beats Global Bidders For $500M Israel Rail Power Job Neal Sandler January 5, 2016 No Comments Losing bidders included China Railways Construction Corp. for job that is part of $3-billion electrification upgrade program.Read More
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