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Presidential Transition

Trump Names Ex-Labor Secretary Chao as His Choice to Head US DOT

President-elect's selection also was Deputy DOT Secretary from 1989-1991

Tom Ichniowski

November 29, 2016

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Chao would play important role in developing and promoting Trump's promised plan to step up infrastructure investment.

States Test Alternative Road Funding

Highway funding is stuck in low gear, but DOTs are exploring alternatives based on vehicle miles driven

Pam Radtke Russell

November 23, 2016

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As the incoming Trump administration looks for ways to fund its massive $1-trillion infrastructure plan, it could find answers by looking toward the states—in particular, Colorado, California and Oregon.

Energy Leaders: Widespread Carbon Capture No Sure Thing

Pam Hunter McFarland

November 22, 2016

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The future of carbon capture and storage, or CCS, is not set in stone, energy industry experts say.

Architectural Record: AIA’s Post-Election Statement Provokes Backlash

"We’re sorry we’ve hurt and angered our constituents," says CEO Robert Ivy.

November 17, 2016

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A quick retraction by the American Institute of Architects after the CEO's comments about the new Trump Administration.

Trump-Frastructure

The Perils of President Trump's Coming Federal Public Works

Read the score sheet of risks associated with the new Trump Administration

Richard Korman

November 17, 2016

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If you are anticipating the new Trump Administration's federal public works program, here are some worries.

Federal Contracting

Contractor Pleads Guilty to Disadvantaged-Business Fraud

DBE 'straw' firm knew non-disadvantaged contractor illegally performed SBA 8(a) work

Tom Ichniowski

November 16, 2016

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In related action, non-disadvantaged firm MCC Construction Co. pleaded guilty in February to fraud conspiracy.

Eminent Domain Poses Latest Obstacle to Pipeline Builders

Pam Radtke Russell

November 16, 2016

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Even as the standoff continues on the Dakota Access pipeline, there is a new battle simmering over pipelines: the right of eminent domain.

2017 Forecast: A Weak Recovery Will Gain Strength

Trump’s unexpected election is having little impact on next year’s construction market forecasts: The fundamentals are strong and already in place. The year to watch is 2018.

Bruce Buckley

Tim Grogan

November 15, 2016

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The ink barely had dried on this year’s batch of construction market forecasts when economists had to take a second look at their numbers to evaluate the impact of Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election, which brought with it a Republican-controlled Senate and House.