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New Methods and Materials in Bridgebuilding Gain Acceptance

February 6, 2019

Fiber-reinforced polymer composites, high-performance concrete and other innovative materials and technologies appear to be fulfilling their promise to reduce infrastructure maintenance and life-cycle costs, and cut construction time, according to a recently released Transportation Research Board consensus study.

Trump Pushes ‘Buy American’

Tom Ichniowski

February 6, 2019

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Construction industry officials are poring over President Trump’s new executive order that aims to expand “Buy American” preferences for infrastructure projects.

Trump Administration

Trump, in State of the Union, "Eager" to Work on Infrastructure Bill

Tom Ichniowski

February 6, 2019

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But president provides no specifics about size of proposal or funding sources.

Odebrecht Looks to Rebuild Portfolio As Corruption Scandal Lingers

Augusto Diniz

February 5, 2019

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After a tumultuous few years at the center of a national corruption scandal, Brazil-based Odebrecht is looking to move on. And despite ongoing investigations, the firm has continued to book work both in Brazil and abroad.

Federal Infrastructure

Trump Issues New 'Buy American' Directive for Infrastructure Projects

FHWA is assessing directive's impact on federal-aid highway program

Tom Ichniowski

January 31, 2019

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Executive order aims to expand domestic-preference program to more types of construction materials.

Highway Infrastructure

Virginia Launches $1B in I-95, Capital Beltway Projects

Tom Ichniowski

January 29, 2019

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Toll road specialist Transurban will design, build, maintain and fund three of the projects.

Infrastructure Funding

What Must Happen In The Next Three Weeks To Avoid Another Shutdown

States may be cautious about spending commitments in the face of uncertainty

Tom Ichniowski

January 26, 2019

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Funds should start to flow again at reopened agencies but month's backlog could slow permitting, other approvals.

FPL Announces Plans to Install 30 Million Solar Panels in Florida

January 24, 2019

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Florida Power & Light Co. announced plans Jan. 16 to install more than 30 million solar panels by 2030 in Florida.

Legislators Probe UK Crossrail's Late Arrival

Peter Reina

January 23, 2019

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Internal friction spills out amid scrutiny of London project's $19B cost and schedule woes

Shutdown's Impact Severe for Transit, Slight for Highways

Tom Ichniowski

January 23, 2019

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As the partial federal shutdown neared the one-month mark, Oklahoma's and New Mexico's departments of transportation delayed lettings for some highway projects, citing uncertainty over federal funding as a reason for the decision.