Scott Van Voorhis

Canada's New Budget Keeps Big Infrastructure Spend

But firms lament lack of projects moving to design

Scott Van Voorhis

March 29, 2017

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But firms lament lack of projects moving to design.

Risk Management

Architect's Dubai Frame Copyright Lawsuit Paints Ugly Picture

A disputed landmark rises in Dubai as Fernando Donis cries foul

Scott Van Voorhis

March 25, 2017

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Can the Mexican-born winner of a design contest enforce his claim against Dubai?

Public Works

Which Firms Are Interested Vendors on Trump's Border Wall Plan?

The project procurement schedule slows slightly as industry interest crests

Scott Van Voorhis

March 8, 2017

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Easing up slightly on the gas pedal, the Trump administration has delayed until at least early May the award of design-build contracts for the multibillion-dollar southern border wall, even as interest mounts regarding the massive but controversial project.

Arcadis and Autodesk Tech Execs Die Suddenly

March 1, 2017

Suthan S. Suthersan, executive vice president and chief technical officer of ARCADIS North America, died suddenly on Feb. 20 at age 60 in Yardley, Pa., the company said.

Canada Pension Fund Ex-CEO To Launch Infrastructure Bank

March 1, 2017

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has named former Ontario pension-fund giant CEO Jim Leech as special adviser to Canada’s newly authorized, but still unlaunched, federal infrastructure bank.

Design-Build-Finance Contracts

Three Teams Shortlisted for New Toronto Rail Tunnel

Canada, U.S. contenders vie for design-build-finance project

Scott Van Voorhis

March 1, 2017

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Canada, U.S. contenders vie for design-build-finance project.

Firms Lament Slowed Pace of Canada Infrastructure Work

Scott Van Voorhis

February 15, 2017

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Canadian construction and engineering companies are feeling the pinch as a multibillion-dollar federal infrastructure push runs up against mounting delays in getting new projects into the ground.

Construction Safety

Stream of U.S. OSHA Penalty Press Releases Dries Up

Post Trump, what is the future of the Severe Violators Enforcement Program?

Scott Van Voorhis

February 8, 2017

OSHA press releases often provide the punitive blow that has more impact than the final financial penalty.

Competition

Who Will Win the Design Contract for Historic UK Parliament Project?

Scott Van Voorhis

February 6, 2017

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Restoration of the Parliament building is a much-sought contract, as is the Gordie Howe bridge contract in the U.S.

Eminent Domain Challenge Hits Planned US-Canada Span

Scott Van Voorhis

January 25, 2017

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The proposed Gordie Howe International Bridge between the U.S. and Canada faces yet another legal challenge from the private owners of a rival, 86-year-old span.