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Twin TBMs Ready to Launch for Vancouver, B.C. Tunnels

Tim Newcomb

May 14, 2021

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Acciona-Ghella holds a design-build-finance contract for the subway extension.

Flatiron Settles $2M Suit With Sub Over Misaligned Bridge Pier

Mary B. Powers

Tim Newcomb

April 30, 2021

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Federal court pact settles litigation over surveying error on completed $206M segment of long running $4.5B Washington state bridge replacement and interstate connection program.

Underground Construction

Seattle's Latest Tunnel Boring Machine Will Dig 2.7 Miles

Tim Newcomb

April 19, 2021

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Launch of Mudhoney, named for local band, will start tunnel portion of $570M sewer overflow project required under city's federal consent order.

CitizenM is ENR California & Northwest's Owner of the Year

Tim Newcomb

March 22, 2021

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The hospitality chain is bring their modular business model to the U.S.

Bid Process Begins for West Seattle Bridge Final Phase

Tim Newcomb

March 11, 2021

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High-rise crossing has been closed for a year due to cracks.

EPA’s $727M Loan to Portland Water Bureau the Largest to Date

Tim Newcomb

March 4, 2021

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The Oregon facility is receiving the largest WIFIA loan to date.

Washington State Dept. of Transportation

WSDOT Terminal Project Is a Ferry Complex Job

Tim Newcomb

February 24, 2021

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Construction of a terminal in Washington state required navigating environmental contamination, unexpected site conditions and adherence to tribal agreements

Giant US Nuke Waste 'Vit' Plant Wraps Initial Construction

Tim Newcomb

January 7, 2021

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Epic Bechtel project to vitrify Hanford site toxics into glass logs moves plant focused on volume of less-contaminated wastes to next phases.

Seattle Mayor Selects Repair, Not Replace, for West Seattle Bridge

Tim Newcomb

November 20, 2020

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City's decision for bridge's cracked span will allow it to reopen to traffic in 2022, rather than at least 2025.

I-90/Snowshed to Keechelus Dam Phase 1C project

ENR Northwest's Best Projects 2020

ENR Northwest's 2020 Project of the Year: I-90/Snowshed to Keechelus Dam Phase 1C

Tim Newcomb

November 17, 2020

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An early design twist substituted twin avalanche bridges for the originally planned snowshed

UPDATE Sinkholes Close Key NJ Interstate-80 As Officials Seek Solutions, Funding

AECOM-HNTB Team Wins $186M Contract to Manage NYC Second Avenue Subway Extension

California Unveils ‘High-Impact’ Blueprint to Promote Heat Pumps

Obituary: Russ Burns, Clayco Chairman and Former CEO, 65, Led at Right Time

Federal Judge Upholds New York City Building Natural Gas Restriction

Industry Jobs

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April 16, 2025

5 Proven Strategies to Mitigate Risk and Keep Data Center Construction on Track

Data center construction comes with tight deadlines and little room for error. Between supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and unexpected risks, staying on schedule and on budget requires a proactive approach. We'll break down five proven strategies that top data center teams use to identify and mitigate risks before they escalate.

Unlocking Hidden Insights: The Power of Data, Reporting & AI in Construction

In today’s fast-paced, heavy civil construction industry, the ability to collect, analyze, and act on data is more critical than ever. Join us for an exclusive webinar exploring how contractors can leverage data, reporting, and emerging AI tools to drive efficiency, improve decision-making, and stay ahead of the competition.