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Scott Van Voorhis

Scott Van Voorhis writes regularly for ENR about risk management, insurance, and the Canadian engineering, construction and infrastructure sectors. He launched his own freelance writing business in 2008 after nearly two decades as a reporter and business columnist for the Boston Herald, Boston Business Journal and The Eagle-Tribune.

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Canada Eyes Public-Asset Sale To Fund Infrastructure Push

Scott Van Voorhis

May 11, 2016

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Canada may turn to investors to help finance an ambitious $92-billion-plus infrastructure plan aimed at boosting its lagging energy-sector-based economy.

Liability Insurance

Will Owner-Controlled Insurance Pay Baylor Death Damages?

A liability insurance policy could be tapped after Texas jury’s judgment in civil lawsuit.

Scott Van Voorhis

Richard Korman

April 27, 2016

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A liability insurance policy could be tapped after Texas jury’s judgment in civil lawsuit.

SNC-Lavalin, Quebec Spar Over $1B Hospital's Added Construction Cost

Scott Van Voorhis

April 13, 2016

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Province balks at paying $256 million the firm says it's still owed under controversial Montreal project's P3 arrangement.

Safety Officials Criticize Lunda After Forklift Accident

Scott Van Voorhis

April 6, 2016

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A fatality linked to a September, 2015 forklift accident at a bridge connecting Wisconsin and Minnesota apparently triggered harsh words from OSHA officials.

Construction Gives Mixed Reviews to Canada Liberals' First Budget

Scott Van Voorhis

Debra K. Rubin

March 27, 2016

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Infrastructure investment is 20% to 30% higher than the previous government's budget, but some funding and other elements don't live up to 2015 campaign promises