Companies

Bidding Process Starts Over on Colorado Convention Center Expansion Project

April 3, 2019

After an earlier bidding scandal, Denver officials have begun an entirely new proposal process for the city's $233-million Colorado Convention Center expansion.

Brexit Presents Challenges for Equipment Makers in N. Ireland, Continental Europe

A hard exit of the UK from the EU would mean tough choices for manufacturers

Michael Dumiak

March 25, 2019

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While the U.K. construction industry is working to overcome the impending challenges of the nation's expected exit from the European Union, more specific challenges are cropping up for equipment manufacturers in both the EU and UK.

Unresolved Brexit Has UK Construction Industry on Edge

A delayed vote buys some time, but firms seek certainty from government

Peter Reina

March 25, 2019

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With the deadline temporarily delayed for the U.K.'s exit from the European Union and a crucial vote due this week, the construction industry is waiting for clearer signals on what will happen next.

Risk Management

Works Remains Stalled on Massive Oceanwide Development Project

Liens and legal actions accumulate amid signs of developer financial trouble

Scott Van Voorhis

March 20, 2019

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The future of the development, and payments to contractors, is unclear.

PCL Exec Is Among 157 Killed in Ethiopia Plane Crash

Mary B. Powers

March 20, 2019

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Denver contractor's professional development director was en route to Kenya conference in non-firm environmental advocate role.

Commentary on Contractor Management

How To Recognize Contractor Growth Risk

What rate of growth brings too much risk?

Thomas C. Schleifer PhD

March 20, 2019

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When the conditions for destruction are present.

The Florida Infrastructure

Finalists Selected For New Planned $814M Tampa Bay Bridge

Richard Korman

March 19, 2019

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A team of Granite and Boh Bros. scored highest on the first phase of the competition.

Bankruptcies

Prior to Tragic Bridge Collapse, Contractor MCM Piled Up Losses

Scott Judy

March 14, 2019

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The contractor leading construction of the FIU pedestrian bridge was facing business challenges when the tragedy happened last March.

Equipment Maker Toro Co. Acquires Rival Charles Machine Works in $700M Deal

Jeff Rubenstone

March 6, 2019

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Underground compact-equipment maker The Toro Company announced it will acquire its major competitor, Charles Machine Works, for $700 million in cash.

Canada To Build First Cross-Country EV Charging Network

Scott Van Voorhis

March 6, 2019

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Canada is on track to have the first transcontinental electric highway, with plans announced by former state-owned energy firm Petro-Canada to roll out 50 high-powered electric vehicle charging stations along the 4,860-mile Trans-Canada highway by 2020.