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Patent Dispute

GE Seeks Court OK for Redesigned Wind Turbine to Thwart US Market Ban

October 19, 2022

Firm says rotor redesign differentiates key Haliade-X offshore wind model, in patent dispute with rival Siemens-Gamesa that brought American market sales injunction.

2022 Midterm Elections

New York State $4.2B Bond Measure Goes Before Voters

Tom Ichniowski

October 19, 2022

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Proposition is said to be the largest environmental project funding initiative in state history.

Two Construction Worker Deaths Confirmed on Philadelphia Bridge

Stephanie Loder

October 18, 2022

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Skanska Koch project employees Victor R. Martins and Donato G. Fiocca were struck by a train on a track supposed to be shut for repairs, officials said.

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Workforce

DOL Proposes Tougher Test for Independent Contractor Status

Construction groups contend proposal would make it harder to classify legitimate contractors

Pam McFarland

October 18, 2022

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Newly proposed rule would replace a Trump administration regulation.

Legal

Lafarge Agrees to Pay US $778M in Fines Over Islamic State Payments

James Leggate

October 18, 2022

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French cement producer pleaded guilty to one count of conspiring to provide material support or resources to designated foreign terrorist organizations.

Project Delivery

After SR 400 Sticker Shock, Georgia Sweetened Competitors' P3 Deal

Richard Korman

Jim Parsons

October 18, 2022

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Three teams now are finalists for big Atlanta express lanes project.

Intercity Rail Corridors Poised To Receive Boost, Feds Say

Aileen Cho

October 17, 2022

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Projects are set to gain more funding opportunities under the U.S. infrastructure law as transit industry continues to receive record levels of investment

Diversity and Inclusion

State Transportation Officials Join Call for Greater Equity in DBE Prime Contracting

Tom Ichniowski

October 12, 2022

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The heads of six state DOTs have signed on to the Equity in Infrastructure Project's pledge to increase the share of prime contracts that go to disadvantaged businesses.

Ferrovial Sells UK-based Amey Group to Private Equity Investors

Peter Reina

October 12, 2022

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Spain-based contractor has agreed to sell British services unit in a deal with an enterprise value of $443 million.

Labor

Illinois Orders Firm to Pay $500K for Prevailing Wage Violations

Annemarie Mannion

October 12, 2022

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Contractor Bulk Storage Inc. must pay back wages to employees, plus penalties, for not meeting state-required compensation rules on public sector projects.