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GAO Rejects Bechtel Team Protest of $10B DOE Contract to Ex-AECOM Group

May 14, 2020

Ten-year Hanford site final award to new spinoff Amentum comes as DOE on May 14 said that much-watched $13B cleanup at site will go to BWXT-Fluor team. Analyst predicts a Jacobs bid protest.

Legal

Wisconsin Reopens After State Supreme Court Overrules Stay-at-Home Order; Construction Already Exempted

Gov. Tony Evers' order ruled unconstitutional, while local contractors worry about what it means for ongoing projects

Jeff Yoders

May 14, 2020

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The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled Gov. Tony Evers' statewide stay-at-home order unconstitutional. Construction was already exempted in Wisconsin, but many projects have been halted due to uncertainty surrounding COVID-19. Contractors and design professionals are eager to help state leaders find a solution for reopening.

Water Infrastructure

Semonite to Continue as Corps Chief Past the Scheduled End of His Term

Tom Ichniowski

May 14, 2020

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Trump asks Corps leader to stay on until Senate confirms his successor.

Coronavirus and Construction

Update: New Directive Eases Path for Smaller Paycheck Protection Loans

Treasury-SBA Guideline Applies to PPP Loans Under $2 Million

Tom Ichniowski

May 13, 2020

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But industry groups say more guidance is needed for forgiveness and loans of $2 million or more.

Coronavirus and Construction

With Less Driving, Where Will Funds For Road Construction Come From?

May 13, 2020

Decrease in driver-fueled revenue poses uncertainty for future projects as agencies await word on federal aid.

High Court’s Groundwater Toxics Permit Rule Is New Conundrum

Mary B. Powers

May 13, 2020

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With new standard vague for 'non-point' source pollutants from pipe spills, treated wastewater and related, dischargers and others struggle to understand U.S. Clean Water Act compiiance.

Viewpoint: Let’s Build Our Way Back Now

Norman F. Anderson

May 13, 2020

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The industry that engineers, builds, finances and operates U.S. infrastructure can shorten the recession by leading a "Marshall Plan" now for critical investment and rebuilding.

Coronavirus and Construction

California Opens Door Wider To COVID-19 Workers’ Compensation Claims

Worried businesses and contractors will be able to rebut eligibility of claims

May 13, 2020

Gov. Newsom extends claim potential to all workers outside the home, beyond what 12 other states have done; AGC, Chamber voice concerns about rebutting claims and benefit costs.

NYC Drops Pay-to-Play Charges Against Ex-Design Firm President

ENR Editors

May 12, 2020

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Manhattan district attorney admits evidence handling mishaps in case of Henry Chlupsa and vacates his November conviction on lesser bribery and corruption charges.

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin

May 8, 2020

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10 AGs, mostly Democrats, seek moritorium as major study warns of unprecedented global energy demand drop due to recession, COVID-19

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GAO Rejects Bechtel Team Protest of $10B DOE Contract to Ex-AECOM Group

Wisconsin Reopens After State Supreme Court Overrules Stay-at-Home Order; Construction Already Exempted

Semonite to Continue as Corps Chief Past the Scheduled End of His Term

Update: New Directive Eases Path for Smaller Paycheck Protection Loans

With Less Driving, Where Will Funds For Road Construction Come From?

High Court’s Groundwater Toxics Permit Rule Is New Conundrum

Viewpoint: Let’s Build Our Way Back Now

California Opens Door Wider To COVID-19 Workers’ Compensation Claims

NYC Drops Pay-to-Play Charges Against Ex-Design Firm President

State Attorneys Want FERC to Halt Fossil-Fuel Project OKs

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