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Non-U.S. Firms Deal With Bottom-Line Impacts of COVID-19

Peter Reina

Debra K. Rubin

August 19, 2020

Switzerland construction giant Implenia and Montreal-based global player SNC Lavalin Inc. report falling numbers, but note strategic actions that lessened the impacts.

Beirut explosion

Beirut Wrestles With Blast Damage Estimated at Up to $15 Billion

August 19, 2020

Lebanon government in disarray has awarded no contracts to start massive cleanup.

National Steel City Personnel at KCI

COVID-19 and Construction

Proximity Trace Used to Monitor, Maintain Social Distancing on $1.9-Billion KCI Airport Project

Steel erector National Steel City uses Triax's wearable sensors to keep workers 6 ft apart

Jeff Yoders

August 15, 2020

The Kansas City International Airport terminal Is the largest project yet to deploy wearable IoT tags to warn workers when they're in violation of jobsite social distancing rules.

DuPont Spinoff Will Build Contaminants' Barrier on Cape Fear River in N.C.

August 15, 2020

In new state pact, Chemours also must add groundwater extraction system on river, a drinking water source, to cut PFAS chemicals.

Exec News: Bechtel Expands Top-Level Changes; AECOM speeds up CEO Succession

Debra K. Rubin

August 15, 2020

Fluor names new CFO as audits delay company results likely until Sept. 30, says analyst.

Maine Court Allows $1B Hydropower Transmission Project to Proceed

August 15, 2020

Cianbro JV is set to start construction on line to carry Quebec-sourced power as court rejects opposition ballot measure as unconstitutional

Coronavirus and Construction

Union Specialty Contractors Urged To Seek Additional Pay for Pandemic Costs

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August 14, 2020

The case for change orders is framed as a matter of fairness based on new contractor group research.

study shows some face coverings ineffective

Coronavirus and construction masks

Study Claims Popular Face Covering Could Worsen Virus Spread

A bad review for versatile lightweight fleeces, buffs or gaiters

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August 14, 2020

Known for helping limit face heat, thin buffs or gaiters may not be protective, researchers say.

US Energy Dept. Suspends $13B Hanford Nuke Waste Cleanup Award

August 13, 2020

DOE cites 'correction' in stalled Fluor-BWXT waste tank contract but is mum on details; move extends former AECOM unit's reach.

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Bridges

FIGG Bridge Engineers Sues to Block Federal Debarment

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August 12, 2020

Engineering firm blamed for role in fatal 2018 Florida pedestrian span collapse fights back.

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