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Architect Philip Freelon, Designer of Notable Public Buildings, Dies at 66

He designed civic and cultural projects throughout the U.S., including notably for a number of historically African American colleges.

After Quakes, Military Sites Resume Ops

Limited damage in Ridgecrest, but EERI reports two red-tagged buildings.

Senate Panel Aims for Highway Bill Vote by August Break

Environment and Public Works Chairman Barrasso, plans five-year bill, wants to retain formula funding emphasis.

Ten Minutes With GLA's Sam Hassoun

The Caltrans veteran talks about being an "ambassador" for the industry.

Federal Builders Miss in Contract Change Oversight

U.S. watchdog says Army Corps of Engineers and GSA HQ shortfalls overlook cost red flags for contracting staff and firms.

US Places New Duties on China, Mexico Fabricated Steel Imports

China imports face duties of up to 177%, 74% for those from Mexico in trade case initiated by the American Institute of Steel Construction.

Bridge Builders Look for Better Ways at International Conference

Conference emphasizes technology, change

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Workforce

Bill to Aid Ailing Multiemployer Pension Plans Heads to House Floor

Tom Ichniowski

Measure approved by Ways and Means Committee would create a federal loan program to help plans in distressed condition. …

Water & Dams

Tropical Storm To Test New Orleans Hurricane, Pump Systems

Pam Radtke Russell

New Orleans is facing the biggest test of its post-Katrina hurricane protection system as the region is bracing for up to 20 inches of rain from Barry. …

Projects

Wildfire Protection Tests Focus on the Details of Construction

Stephanie Loder

The focus of IBHS outreach in 2019 is calling out details of landscaping, construction materials, and the assembly of decks, roofs, siding, soffits and vents as ignition-point risks when seeded …

In Los Angeles, Gehry Grand Project Takes It to the Mat

Erica Berardi

Working nonstop for 18.5 hours at a rate of 1,000 cu yds per hour, crew places mat that will support a 39-story tower. …

Buildings

Cladding Fire Tests Stir Worry Two Years After Grenfell Tower Tragedy

Scott Van Voorhis

Test methods become part of the debate over building fire safety. …

California

Strongest Earthquake in Years Hits Southern California

Erica Berardi

A magnitude 7.1 temblor struck northeast of Los Angeles on Friday, July 5 at 8:19 p.m., a day after a 6.4 magnitude rocked the same area, knocking out power to …

Transportation

Eisenhower's 1919 Trip Helped Pave Way for the Interstate

July 7 is 100th anniversary of trek that Eisenhower said helped shape his view of importance of highways. …

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July 15, 2019

A century later, industry officials see lessons in the first U.S. Army trans-continental convoy which taught a young Dwight Eisenhower about the critical importance of transportation infrastructure.

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