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UK AEs and PMs Seek Clarity on Post-Brexit Business Rules

Debra K. Rubin

July 11, 2018

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Firms join lawyers, accountants, others in letter to PM Theresa May to resolve cross-border issues

Controversy Persists as US-Canada Bridge Picks P3 Builder

Jim Parsons

July 11, 2018

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Fluor, ACS, AECOM are among the firms set to build the Gordie Howe cable-stay span, which will set a size record, even as political issues continue to swirl.

LaGuardia Shoehorns $8B Megaproject At Busy Site

Tom Stabile

July 10, 2018

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Queens, N.Y. airport juggles a complex renovation, non-traditional contracting approach, lots of contractors and hordes of travelers in a tight space with tough overseers

Federal Regulation

Did Speedier Permits Save $1 Billion So Far?

Senate lawmakers seek to expand Infrastructure Permit Council

Tom Ichniowski

July 9, 2018

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Bill would increase the types of projects under Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council's purview.

Construction Workforce

Construction June Jobless Rate Up from May, Year-Earlier Figures

Tom Ichniowski

July 6, 2018

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Industry does gain 13,000 jobs in June, led by heavy-civil segment, which picked up 6,100 positions.

Water Infrastructure

Corps Report Gives Boost to Proposed $1B Soo Lock

Tom Ichniowski

July 5, 2018

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New analysis estimates much higher benefit-cost ratio than in 2005 Corps report.

Water Infrastructure

White House Plan Would Break Up Corps Civil-Works Functions

Proposal is one of many organizational changes sought by Trump administration

Tom Ichniowski

July 3, 2018

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Plan would shift navigation responsibilities to DOT, other nonmilitary operations to Interior Dept.

Water Resources

Supreme Court Sends Florida-Georgia Water Dispute Back for More Review

Pam Radtke Russell

June 27, 2018

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High court remands the matter to an appointed special master for further study.

ICE Texas Migrant Housing detention facilities

U.S. Taps Contractors to Expand Migrant Housing As Detainee Numbers Grow

Bruce Buckley

Debra K. Rubin

June 27, 2018

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HHS, other U.S. agencies tap contractor expertise to expand detention facilities as Trump border crackdown ramps up

Corps, EPA Announce Chesapeake Bay Actions

June 27, 2018

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers identified 3,840 candidate restoration projects for the Chesapeake Bay in a comprehensive water-resources and restoration plan released June 14.