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Coronavirus Coverage

Chicago's McCormick Place Conversion Into COVID-19 Facility Will Be Rapid, Phased

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Jeff Yoders
Corps Chicago District Commander Col. Aaron Reisinger details how the convention center will be transformed into an alternate care facility in a matter of days, including upgrading the Hall B …
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Coronavirus Coverage

Latest Updates On The Coronavirus Pandemic

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ENR tracks new industry impacts as COVID-19 forces project closures and interrupts global business. …
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Safety Health

OSHA Cites Engineer, 10 Contractors For Violations Before Hard Rock Collapse

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OSHA has cited multiple firms for violations leading up to the Oct. 12, 2019, collapse of the New Orleans Hard Rock Hotel. Meanwhile, discussions continues on how to best demolish …
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Companies

AECOM and WSP Halt Talks to Create Megafirm, Sources Say

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Debra K. Rubin
Two giants won't confirm merger discussions, but a deal was close before being derailed by COVID-19 impact and projections. …
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Finance

Anticipating Possible Buyout Attempt, Fluor Announces Poison Pill

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Richard Korman
Contractor outlines defensive measure against an unfriendly takeover bid. …
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Safety Health

COVID-19: Confronting The New Normal

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Debra K. Rubin ENR Editors
As the global pandemic rages, the construction sector copes with constantly shifting realities to keep projects, workforces, businesses and futures on track. …
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Risk

McCormick Place to Become a COVID-19 Hospital; Chicago Veterans Home Fast-Tracked to Help

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Jeff Yoders
As cases increase in Illinois, the state has fast-tracked a 200-bed veterans home to be used as a hospital. McCormick Place convention center also is undergoing a $71-million rehab to …