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Mixed-Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility project

Trump's Nix of MOX Funding Dashes Hopes of Project's Political Supporters

May 24, 2017

Russia had indicated the Trump administration's commitment to MOX could have helped resolve a disagreement over a plutonium-disposition treaty.

Louisiana Begins Planning on Impacts of Connected, Autonomous Vehicles

Louise Poirier

May 23, 2017

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Efforts are underway in Louisiana to determine the possible impacts and new requirements for highway infrastructure that may result should the use of connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) grow.

Power Generation

Still Figuring Schedule, Utility Takes Over Vogtle Nuclear Project

The delays continue with new completion targets

Scott Judy

May 17, 2017

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The utility reached an agreement to take over project management from Westinghouse.

$1.5B Storage Reservoir Project Approved for Everglades

Thomas F. Armistead

May 17, 2017

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Engineers in Florida are starting to plan for design and construction of a new $1.5-billion water-storage facility in the Everglades Agricultural Area south of Lake Okeechobee.

ENR Contests

ENR Regionals Seeking Entries for 2017 Legacy Awards

May 12, 2017

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The Legacy Award is given annually by ENR regional editors to an individual in their regions who has achieved a lifetime legacy of service to the AEC profession.

Fire-Damaged Atlanta Interstate Bridge to Reopen by May 15

Jim Parsons

May 10, 2017

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The contractor will earn a $3.1-million bonus for finishing work roughly a month ahead of the original schedule.

Southeast Top Contractors Survey Reveals 2016 Revenue Gains

Results from ENR Southeast's annual Top Contractors survey indicate sustained market momentum

Scott Judy

May 8, 2017

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Firms responding to ENR Southeast’s annual Top Contractors survey collectively reported a significant increase in 2016 regional revenue.

Construction Risk Management

Why Does Texas Rank Among the Worst States in Work Zone Deaths?

The search for an answer involves data, safety programs and driving habits

Richard Korman

May 5, 2017

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The answers may prove revealing in the campaign to stop fatal work zone crashes.

The American Infrastructure

Engineers Propose 'River' Alternative to Border Wall

Move large quantities of saltwater over mountains? it can be done.

Frank K. Johnson

May 4, 2017

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Of all the ideas that have been suggested for the border wall, there is one that may help to bring together Mexico and the U.S., instead of pitting the countries against each other over illegal immigration.