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House-Passed Bill Would Cut FY17 DOD, VA Construction

June 29, 2016

Military and Veterans Affairs construction would face cutbacks under a 2017 spending bill that the House passed on June 23.

Flint Water Crisis

Michigan Claims Engineers’ Errors Prolonged Corrosion

LAN and Veolia say they worked responsibly, within scope

Richard Korman Erin Richey

June 29, 2016

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Only a few months ago, Michigan’s state agencies stood at the center of a circle of blame for the Flint water crisis.

Quebec Readies for Tighter Public Contracting Ethics

Legislators will weigh creation of an independent watchdog agency

Scott Van Voorhis

June 24, 2016

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Tough rules follow a four-year provincial probe of widespread contracting infractions.

World's Tallest 'Passive House' Intended to Pave the Way for Others

The 26-story Cornell Tech Residential is expected to use 70% to 90% less energy than a conventional building.

Nadine M. Post

June 22, 2016

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The building is constructed to "incredibly rigorous" air tightness standards.

Salini Impregilo Wins $2.8-Billion Hydropower Contract in Ethiopia

Italian contractor adds another large dam project to its robust renewable-energy portfolio

Shem Oirere

June 17, 2016

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The contract involves the construction, with financing from Italy’s credit agency Servizi Assicuative de Commerce Estero, of the 2,200-MW Koysha Dam on the Omo River in the southern part of the country.

Finish the Interstate Transportation Infrastructure

Peter Ruane

June 15, 2016

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What would “Ike” do? June 29 marks the 60th anniversary of the day President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the law that authorized the construction of the U.S. Interstate Highway System and created the Highway Trust Fund to pay for it.

key structural elements of Walterdale Bridge

Project Delivery

Legal Fallout Begins Over Delayed Edmonton Bridges

One of two key public works projects has already triggered a lawsuit.

Scott Van Voorhis

June 15, 2016

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Two key public works projects are moving forward again but running about a year late.

Tightly Focused WRDA Bill Introduced in House

Tom Ichniowski

May 25, 2016

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The drive for a new Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) is gaining momentum on Capitol Hill with the rollout of a $5-billion proposal in the House.