Midwest Construction News - Articles - Page 73

Acquisitions

Lawsuit in Quanta Services Deal Challenges Non-Compete Terms

August 19, 2022

Giant specialty contractor acquired William E. Groves Construction in 2021, and two departing senior managers of former family-owned firm aim to nullify earlier non-compete agreements.

Helm Group Named ENR Midwest Top Specialty Contractor for 2022

Annemarie Mannion

August 18, 2022

No Comments

Reporting more than $388 million in 2021 Midwest regional revenue, and with a slate of interesting and complex projects, The Helm Group Inc. has earned the designation of ENR’s Top Specialty Contractor for 2022.

Renewable Energy

Ohio Top Court Says Lake Erie Offshore Wind Project Can Proceed

James Leggate

August 11, 2022

No Comments

Set to be North America's first fresh water wind energy generator, the permitted 6-turbine, 20-MW facility near Cleveland won a court fight against opponents

Liability

Judge Declares Mistrial in Flint Water Case Against Engineers Veolia, LAN

James Leggate

August 11, 2022

No Comments

Jurors said they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict after months of trial and weeks of deliberations.

Natural Disasters

Kentucky Begins Assessment of Flood Damage in Rural Areas

Kentucky governor calls damage in flood-affected counties 'absolutely devastating'

Tom Ichniowski

Annemarie Mannion

August 2, 2022

No Comments

Flood-devastated eastern Kentucky has started assessing damage to buildings and infrastructure following heavy rains last week.

Kentucky National Guard _ A Kentucky National Guard flight c.jpg

Environment

Kentucky Flood Underscores Climate Crisis Disastrous Effects

Tom Ichniowski

Pam McFarland

August 1, 2022

2 Comments

As recovery starts from flood that caused 37 deaths and left hundreds unaccounted for, Congress and agencies expedite launch and funding for new climate crisis actions.

Legal

Curtain Wall Supplier Claims Rival Engaged in Fraud

Chicago curtain wall suppliers take bitter dispute over intellectual property, employee hiring to court

Annemarie Mannion

August 1, 2022

No Comments

Reflection claims in its lawsuit that it has lost more than $13 million in profits from lost bids due to LeVan companies misrepresenting and exaggerating the efficacy of the Talon Wall system.