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Applying a Lean Construction Mind-Set to Beef Up Jobsite Safety

June 6, 2017

Contractors that embrace lean construction principles in the name of reducing waste and enhancing value often discover other facets of their operations that are ripe for improvement.

Infrastructure

Florida Bridge Award Thrown Into Doubt by Opposition

Miami lines up against state in a best-value selection process decided by less than a point

Scott Van Voorhis

May 31, 2017

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A years-long controversy over I-395 contractor selection seems headed back to court.

Viewpoint: The American Infrastructure

What If They Call a Do-Over on the I-395 Project in Miami?

Proposing teams face risks in seeking controversial urban infrastructure

Richard Korman

May 31, 2017

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You would have to think twice before putting in a proposal on a project like this any time again soon.

Canada Weighs First High-Speed-Rail Project

Scott Van Voorhis

May 25, 2017

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But planned $15-billion Ontario line, which would seek funds from a pending infrastructure bank, has its critics.

Dam Worries Resurface After Oroville Scare

Pam Radtke Russell

May 24, 2017

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Dam engineers and safety experts say the drama that unfolded in February at California’s Oroville dam could be a good thing for dam safety in the U.S.

AGC, Manufacturers Plan Infrastructure Funding Push

May 24, 2017

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Groups lay groundwork for broader industry funding coalition.

Billions in Delayed Tel Aviv Rail Work Now Moving

Neal Sandler

May 24, 2017

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Learning lessons from the much-delayed, 23-kilometer first phase of a Tel Aviv regional light-rail system, Israeli transportation officials have issued new engineering and project management tenders for the next two lines, with construction investment estimated at $8 million.

New Green Review of Md. Purple Line Ordered

Jim Parsons

May 22, 2017

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Judge's ruling could add delays to existing financial risks on planned $5.6-billion light rail project in DC suburbs.

Firms Push for New York Emergency Responder Act

Nadine M. Post

May 18, 2017

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A coalition of 12 architect-engineer-contractor groups in New York state hopes the third attempt since 2013 for an emergency responder protection law will be successful.