September 6, 2021

Check out the September 6, 2021 edition of ENR, featuring building health equity with Build Health International, data integration with GIS and BIM, Hurricane IDA, tech future and more!

Profiles

Build Health International Drives Past Obstacles to Aid the Needy in Haiti and Beyond

Nonprofit delivers sustainable, resilient health care infrastructure for the world's poorest

Nadine M. Post

September 1, 2021

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The nonprofit Build Health International overcomes myriad obstacles to enable health care for the world's neediest by providing high-quality, cost-effective hospitals.

Viewpoint: How Shawmut Weathered the COVID Storm

Les Hiscoe

September 1, 2021

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"As I watched COVID-19 cases quickly jump from 1 to 10 to 10,000, I went into triage mode, acting fast to keep our people safe and still deliver for our clients," says CEO of Shawmut Design and Construction.

ENR Future Tech

Army Corps Looks to the Cloud for Flood Modeling

Jeff Rubenstone

September 2, 2021

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Generating the best possible models of storm surge, flooding and coastal conditions has been a major goal of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center.

GIS and BIM Take First Major Steps to Integration

Bringing everything from utilities information to site conditions out of a GIS map into a BIM usually requires cumbersome rework. That's now changing.

Jeff Yoders

September 1, 2021

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Bringing everything from utilities information to site conditions out of a GIS map into a BIM usually requires cumbersome rework. That's now changing.

Earthquakes

Build Health International Helps Haiti Recover From Devastating Quake

Nadine M. Post

September 1, 2021

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Since Haiti’s magnitude-7.2-earthquake on Aug. 14, which struck the underserved Tiburon Peninsula, Build Health International has marshalled its staff, supporters and resources in Haiti and the U.S., where it is based, to help.

Workplace Safety

After 2 Jobsite Deaths, OSHA Proposes $1.35M Fine Against Boston Contractor

Tom Ichniowski

August 18, 2021

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OSHA cited Atlantic Coast Utilities and Advanced Utilities Inc. and Shannon Construction—all owned by Laurence Moloney.

Long Beach Unveils North America's ‘Greenest’ Container Terminal

Aileen Cho

August 20, 2021

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California facility is touted as one of world's most technologically sophisticated of its kind.

Kiewit Will Build the First Offshore Wind Substation in the US

Johanna Knapschaefer

Debra K. Rubin

August 28, 2021

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Contract value was not disclosed, but firm's offshore unit will produce the key component at its Texas oil and gas fabrication site for a NY project, said developers, who also said federal environmental review of an adjacent 924-MW wind farm had begun

Federal Construction

Missing Link Propels $17B Bechtel Cleanup Complex Toward Startup

Tim Newcomb

August 23, 2021

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Crews finish 3,500-ft pipeline at federal Hanford site to move long-buried radioactive wastes to giant treatment plant 20 years in the making, with no DOE update on status of big operations contract award

Technology

Computer Vision Construction Management Platform Doxel Raises $40 Million From Insight, Others

Doxel uses a database of previous projects to predict potential problems in everything from design to schedule

Jeff Yoders

August 18, 2021

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Doxel uses computer vision to predict, track and monitor progress on construction sites. The startup recently raised $40 million in Series B funding.

Geotechnical Engineering

Engineer Pauses Fix of 'Sinking' Millennium Tower in San Francisco

Richard Korman

August 25, 2021

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Settlement and roof tilt changes during installation of casings for new piles is being closely monitored.

Construction Equipment

Deere Ends 33-Year US Equipment JV With Hitachi in $275M Deal

Jeff Rubenstone

August 20, 2021

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U.S. firm will acquire factories and intellectual property from Japan-based company in dissolving a joint venture to manufacture and sell its construction equipment in the Americas under the Deere brand.

Construction Inputs

Steel Prices Causing Construction Pain Point

Alisa Zevin

August 19, 2021

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Steel mill and energy prices have increased more than 100%, year over year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index.

Construction Pay Disputes

With No Signed Contract, Mortenson Sues Developer for $1.3M Over Dropped Soccer Stadium

Richard Korman

August 18, 2021

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Will the lack of a signed contract for planned Sacramento project hinder CM firm's quest for pre-construction service payments?

Pipelines

Keystone Pipe Materials, Construction Cited As Cause in Four Big Spills

Mary B. Powers

August 25, 2021

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GAO report points to more than 12,800 bbl leaked by existing oil pipeline in largest ruptures since 2017. Owner TC Energy claims "zero high-impact incidents in the last 18 months."

SNC-Lavalin Touts New Digital Hubs in Montreal, London and Bangalore

Scott Van Voorhis

Debra K. Rubin

August 24, 2021

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The firm's tech push comes as it pivots from fixed-price construction to restore Q2 profit and revenuer growth

Design-Build

Georgia DOT Drops Big P3 Procurement After Price Comes In Unexpectedly High

State officials pledge to continue $1.8-billion project despite setback

Richard Korman

August 27, 2021

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State agency chief engineer cites volatile material prices and uncertain times.

Project Delivery

Study Finds Design-Builder Profit Shortfall on Big Infrastructure Projects

Richard Korman

August 24, 2021

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A new survey involving projects in New York and New Jersey and around the nation echoes prior research about advantages of progressive design-build and CM-at-risk.

Hurricane Ida

Entergy Proposes Two Options to Restore Power to New Orleans

Pam Radtke Russell

Jim Parsons

August 31, 2021

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The utility could create a mini electric grid using power from plants within the metropolitan region.

Developer Plans to Transform Abandoned Kansas City Rail Bridge Into a 'Destination'

James Leggate

August 26, 2021

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Locals hope the project will spur revitalization of communities on either side of the crossing.

London Crossrail Station Opens at Seven Times Original Cost

Peter Reina

August 24, 2021

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The rail program's overall price rose 30% since 2010 to $24.6 billion.

Military Construction

JV Wins $1.7B US Navy ‘Mega-Project' Contract at Maine Shipyard

Update: Team of Kiewit-owned TIC; Cianbro and Middlesex will build project through 2028

Tom Ichniowski

August 16, 2021

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Portsmouth project is part of 20-year, $21-billion Navy shipyard modernization program.

BLM Advances 1 GW of Calif. Solar but Sector Growth Challenges Seen

Greg Aragon

Debra K. Rubin

August 22, 2021

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Solar is the fastest-growing source of new power in the U.S., but up to four times more project capacity is needed to reach net-zero energy target by 2035, says just released federal report.

Disputed $700M Minnesota Natural Gas Plant Is Needed, State Appeals Court Rules

Jonathan Barnes

August 26, 2021

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Utility builder said the 525-MW facility is a bridge from coal to renewable sources but opponents sued to stop the project, claiming it wasn't in ratepayers' ‘best interest,’ and also are making last-ditch efforts to halt the nearly completed Enbridge oil Line 3 replacement in the state.

Industry Leads for the Week of September 6, 2021

September 2, 2021

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Information is derived from Industrial Reports, a market intelligence firm specializing in industrial construction.

Pulse: Project News for the Week of September 6, 2021

September 2, 2021

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Project news from Dodge Data & Analytics

Construction Economics for September 6, 2021

September 2, 2021

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ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

Enhancing Collaboration and Surpassing Traditional Design-Build Methods with Progressive Design-Build

Earn: 1 PDH; 1 AIA LU/Elective; 0.1 IACET CEU

Progressive Design-Build is reshaping large infrastructure projects by addressing key issues with the traditional Design-Build approach. We'll explore how PDB fosters collaboration between owners, design-builders, and design teams to develop a well-defined scope and budget, plus minimizes cost overruns and reduces liability claims.

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Cover Story

Build Health International Drives Past Obstacles to Aid the Needy in Haiti and Beyond

Feature

Viewpoint: How Shawmut Weathered the COVID Storm

Army Corps Looks to the Cloud for Flood Modeling

GIS and BIM Take First Major Steps to Integration

Build Health International Helps Haiti Recover From Devastating Quake

News

After 2 Jobsite Deaths, OSHA Proposes $1.35M Fine Against Boston Contractor

Long Beach Unveils North America's ‘Greenest’ Container Terminal

Kiewit Will Build the First Offshore Wind Substation in the US

Missing Link Propels $17B Bechtel Cleanup Complex Toward Startup

Computer Vision Construction Management Platform Doxel Raises $40 Million From Insight, Others

Engineer Pauses Fix of 'Sinking' Millennium Tower in San Francisco

Deere Ends 33-Year US Equipment JV With Hitachi in $275M Deal

Steel Prices Causing Construction Pain Point

With No Signed Contract, Mortenson Sues Developer for $1.3M Over Dropped Soccer Stadium

Keystone Pipe Materials, Construction Cited As Cause in Four Big Spills

SNC-Lavalin Touts New Digital Hubs in Montreal, London and Bangalore

Georgia DOT Drops Big P3 Procurement After Price Comes In Unexpectedly High

Study Finds Design-Builder Profit Shortfall on Big Infrastructure Projects

Entergy Proposes Two Options to Restore Power to New Orleans

Developer Plans to Transform Abandoned Kansas City Rail Bridge Into a 'Destination'

London Crossrail Station Opens at Seven Times Original Cost

JV Wins $1.7B US Navy ‘Mega-Project' Contract at Maine Shipyard

BLM Advances 1 GW of Calif. Solar but Sector Growth Challenges Seen

Disputed $700M Minnesota Natural Gas Plant Is Needed, State Appeals Court Rules

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