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CDI Implodes Former Trump Plaza in Atlantic City

Ex-resort is now a "tidy pile" of post-implosion debris: see the video and photos

February 18, 2021

It took 1,900 pounds of explosives and less than five seconds on Feb. 17 to implode the 39-story main tower of the former Trump Plaza hotel and casino on the boardwalk.

Phillips & Jordan Awarded $176M Everglades Restoration Contract

Thomas F. Armistead

February 17, 2021

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Contractor will build a 6,000-acre wetland to treat water discharged from reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee.

Finance

Major Pipeline Firm Aegion Corp. Agrees to $963M Private Equity Buy

Debra K. Rubin

February 16, 2021

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The purchaser has made several industry acquisitions since 2017.

Cold Weather Causes Power Blackouts, Disruptions on Jobsites

Autumn Cafiero Giusti

February 16, 2021

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In Central Texas, contractors have temporarily halted work and are monitoring the weather day by day.

$1B Canadian Hydro Power Project Advances in Central Maine

Project remains on hold in western Maine due to opponents' court challenge

Johanna Knapschaefer

February 12, 2021

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But opponents' U.S. court case keeps work on hold in western Maine

New Parliament Building Rises in India

Saibal Dasgupta

February 12, 2021

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The $133 million building complex will be part of the $2.74 billion Central Vista government redevelopment in New Delhi, the nation’s capital.

Coronavirus and Construction

COVID-19 Project Impact Liability Is Confused, Says Consultant Survey

Debra K. Rubin

February 11, 2021

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Owners pick up most of it, Turner & Townsend reports.

LA Metro CEO: Infrastructure Should Connect, Not Divide

Aileen Cho

February 10, 2021

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AMAC hosted a talk with transportation leader Phil Washington on his legacy as he is poised to retire.

Coronavirus & Construction

Global Survey: Infrastructure, Residential Work Driving Recovery

February 9, 2021

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Survey respondents in North America expect workloads in 2021 to continue to rebound.

UPDATE: Biden Administration Will Review Dakota Access Pipeline Operation

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin

February 8, 2021

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Court extends to April 9 project status update after appellate judges uphold order for new Corps scrutiny of water crossing permit, but allow pipe to pump oil; new battle lines emerge over line's future