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PM Firm Hill Intl., Former Exec Settle SEC Charges on Fraudulent Filings

January 25, 2020

Firm will pay $500K over serial accounting errors and "coverup" of losses in Securities and Exchange Commission pact; one charged former exec denies allegations.

Construction Materials

Commerce Dept. Places Duties on Fabricated Steel from Mexico, China

Canadian steel imports hit with anti-dumping charges, but not countervailing duties

Jeff Yoders

January 24, 2020

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Under preliminary finding, imports from China hit with stiffest penalties.

Manhattan DA Indicts Cleanup Firm, Execs, MTA Ex-Official in Bribery Scheme

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January 24, 2020

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WRS Environmental CEO, BD manager and former Metro North rail contracts chief are charged with fraud counts in $10M of awards to firm.

Environmental Regulation

New EPA-Corps Rule Narrows Federal Clean-Water Jurisdiction

Tom Ichniowski

January 23, 2020

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Construction groups praise the rule but environmental organizations strongly oppose it, with lawsuits expected.

Transportation

Shortlisted Teams Will Try Tackling LA-Valley Transit Plan

New transit line is envisioned to relieve crowding on the I-405 freeway

Jim Parsons

January 22, 2020

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Each team will now submit a Predevelopment Agreement proposal to assist with planning and design of the project.

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Jim McLamb: Pressure Cooker Job Meets Immovable Deadline for $1.4-billion Chase Center Warriors Arena

Janice L. Tuchman

January 22, 2020

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Pressure-cooker job meets its immovable deadline to open arena for Metallica concert

Canada High Court OK of Contract 'Reprisal Clauses' Upsets Industry

Scott Van Voorhis

January 21, 2020

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Groups say public sector "blacklisting" of bidders involved in project pay disputes hurts small firms.

Crime

Construction Equipment Takes Flight From Hawaii Airport Project

Thieves pilfer over $100,000 worth of equipment from Mauka terminal job

Jim Parsons

January 21, 2020

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Among the property reported stolen are a 2019 Kawasaki Mule 4010 4x4 vehicle, two Lincoln Electric Ranger welders and accessories, concrete hammers and chippers, multiple generators and hand tools and laser level devices.

Companies

Contractor McDermott Intl. Files Chapter 11 Plan to Cut Debt, Fund Operations

Debra K. Rubin

Gary J. Tulacz

January 21, 2020

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Energy megaproject firm's bankruptcy includes expected $2.7B sale of its Lummus Technology unit to PE investors and another $2.8B from lenders to operate.