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Public Works

Why Atlas Technical Consultants Bested AECOM for Initial Contract on Big Mississippi River Bridge

The engineer must work closely with the Capital Area Road & Bridge District, state secretary explains

February 8, 2020

State transportation secretary says he rejected AECOM appeal of design award on project worth up to $2.8B partly due to firm's existing workload.

Cybersecurity

Bouygues Construction Unit Gradually Recovering After Ransomware Attack

Unconfirmed reports cite a hacking gang that also steals data from companies and governments

Richard Korman

February 6, 2020

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The French contracting giant says its construction jobsite work was unaffected.

Public Supports A-E Professional Licensing, Says Survey

Nadine M. Post

February 6, 2020

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The public supports licensing for A-E professions, according to a national survey.

Miyamoto Office to Consult for Puerto Rico Quake Retrofits

Nadine M. Post

February 5, 2020

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Miyamoto International, a seismic structural engineer, is opening a permanent office in Ponce, Puerto Rico, to offer its services to public and private entities to help with the repair and seismic strengthening of buildings damaged in the earthquake on Jan. 7.

Construction Disputes

Solution Over Modular Project Problems Leads to Surety Lawsuit

A Boston apartment project ends up in litigation

Scott Van Voorhis

February 5, 2020

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The problem involves a Boston apartment project constructed by a subsidiary of Tocci Building Corp.

Company Focus

AECOM First-Quarter Results Leave Investors Hopeful

The company is quiet on construction asset sale, CEO change and possible WSP merger deal

Debra K. Rubin

February 4, 2020

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Design giant sees revenue drop, noting "large" claim on storm cleanup work, but cites positive earnings; CEO is quiet on reported WSP merger talks and his successor.

Former Illinois State Senator Martin Sandoval

Public Works and Ethics

Ex-Ill. State Senator Pleads Guilty to Bribery Charge As Probe Expands

Investigation shifts to include recycled material used in asphalt pavement

Jeff Yoders

February 4, 2020

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Federal officials now are looking into former senator's influence in policy encouraging use of recycled shingles in pavement.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Engineering Giant WSP USA Acquires Denver-Based LT Environmental

Mark Shaw

January 30, 2020

With the acquisition, consultant WSP USA extends its reach in the water and environmental sectors in the West.

Construction Disputes

Developer Replaces Findorff With Pepper Construction On Milwaukee Tower Project

January 28, 2020

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Issues between Findorff and developer Irgens have been simmering for months on nearly completed project.

PM Firm Hill Intl., Former Exec Settle SEC Charges on Fraudulent Filings

Debra K. Rubin

Tom Stabile

January 25, 2020

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Firm will pay $500K over serial accounting errors and "coverup" of losses in Securities and Exchange Commission pact; one charged former exec denies allegations.