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Commentary on the California Wildfires

What A Visit To The Woolsey Fire Taught Me

Richard Korman

November 18, 2018

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Only a retreat from dense development and living in the fire-prone areas can prevent endless catastrophes.

NTSB Cites Design Errors in Fatal Bridge Collapse

Scott Judy

November 15, 2018

5 Comments

The engineer of record, FIGG Bridge Engineers, is disputing the claims made in the NTSB's latest update on the ongoing investigation into the fatal bridge collapse that occurred at Florida International University.

Pipeline Safety

NTSB Issues 'Urgent' Recommendations After Mass. Pipeline Explosions

Tom Ichniowski

November 15, 2018

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Safety Board says state should require professional engineer review of gas-company plans and P.E. seal on drawings.

Commentary on Law

How To Make Sure Your Subs Can Finish The Work

November 13, 2018

2 Comments

As the struggle to find support intensifies, many contractors overlook the risk of subcontractor default.

Construction Risk

The Case For Designers Shouldering More Legal Responsibility

A consultant and attorney says increased designer liability is good for construction

Richard Korman

November 13, 2018

14 Comments

Why it would help if designers worked under a 'fiduciary responsibility' like doctors.

Conference Reaffirms Strength of Design-Build Delivery

Pam Radtke Russell

November 12, 2018

One Comment

Founding members and new research say design-build is 'better faster cheaper."

Viewpoint

Don't Rob State Transport Capital Funds to Fix Transit Ops

Greg Lalevee

November 8, 2018

One Comment

NJ Transit needs big investment now, but not at the expense of infrastructure upgrades, says a union executive.

Companies

SNC-Lavalin Sees Solid Results Despite Legal Battles

Debra K. Rubin

Scott Van Voorhis

November 8, 2018

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Montreal design-build giant pushes to avoid criminal trial for past alleged bribes, but third-quarter numbers are positive, says CEO.

Montreal P3 Bridge Builders In Talks with Government Over Schedule Miss

Scott Van Voorhis

November 1, 2018

No Comments

Myriad issues, including freezing conditions, now will delay the $3.1-billion Champlain span, possibly until June.

Quality Control

Failed Truss Chords Add to Cost of Baton Rouge Library

Mediation will start soon to allocate responsibility for $2 million in repairs and rework

Richard Korman

October 30, 2018

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Work has been stalled since April on the $18-million branch library in East Baton Rouge Parish.

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What A Visit To The Woolsey Fire Taught Me

NTSB Cites Design Errors in Fatal Bridge Collapse

NTSB Issues 'Urgent' Recommendations After Mass. Pipeline Explosions

How To Make Sure Your Subs Can Finish The Work

The Case For Designers Shouldering More Legal Responsibility

Conference Reaffirms Strength of Design-Build Delivery

Don't Rob State Transport Capital Funds to Fix Transit Ops

SNC-Lavalin Sees Solid Results Despite Legal Battles

Montreal P3 Bridge Builders In Talks with Government Over Schedule Miss

Failed Truss Chords Add to Cost of Baton Rouge Library

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