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Russian Consortium Pulls Out of Uganda Refinery Project

July 19, 2016

A consortium led by a Russian firm withdrew from leading construction of a $4-billion crude oil processing plant project in Uganda, but is open to returning to the project.

Alternative Energy

Siemens Marshals Resources Behind Wind Energy With Spanish Deal

The company has a pending tie-up with Spanish manufacturer Gamesa

Michael Dumiak

July 19, 2016

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German engineering giant Siemens will be consolidating its position as a power player in the wind-energy business.

Hawaii Utility's Failed Merger Puts $860M Gas-Fired Project in Limbo

State regulators rejected the deal between Hawaiian Electric and NextEra

Mary B. Powers

July 18, 2016

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State regulators on July 15 rejected the deal between Hawaiian Electric and NextEra—a deal in play since 2014.

Contractor Walbridge Boosts John Rakolta III to EVP; Bid Up for UK Consultant Sweett

Debra K. Rubin

July 13, 2016

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Equipment maker Roadtec former president is dead at 60

The Top 225 International Design Firms

Oil Prices Spur Engineering and Architecture Market Downturn

Design work in the global energy sector sagged and brought an economic slowdown

Gary J. Tulacz

Peter Reina

July 13, 2016

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The slowdown has international designers scrambling.

Americas Are Key to Growth For Israel's Largest Contractor

Neal Sandler

July 13, 2016

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Shikun & Binui Group, Israel’s largest contractor, expects to take a loss of up to $30 million on debts owed since last year for infrastructure by its key overseas client, oil-sector-ravaged Nigeria.

Employee-Owned Contractor C.C. Myers Files for Bankruptcy

JT Long

July 13, 2016

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On June 30, California contractor C.C. Myers Inc. filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in California Eastern Bankruptcy Court.

Engineering Educators Elect First Black Woman President-Elect

Chicago Designer Alan Bombick Dies at 61

Debra K. Rubin

July 6, 2016

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Bevlee Watford, associate dean for academic affairs at Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering, has become the first black woman to be president-elect of the American Society for Engineering Education.

Global Infrastructure

US Rises on Spend Index; Saudi Arabia and Australia Fall

Debra K. Rubin

July 6, 2016

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Despite uncertainty in an election year, the U.S. made the top 10 for the first time in a biannual ranking of 41 global markets for infrastructure investment potential, says the survey author, Holland-based design firm Arcadis.