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Construction Tech's Startup Scramble

Jeff Rubenstone

November 27, 2019

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Investments pour into construction tech, but where are the real advancements?

Contested Hawaii Telescope Could Migrate to Canary Islands

November 27, 2019

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A controversial telescope originally planned for the summit of Mauna Kea in Hawaii has been offered a new home in Spain.

Training Boom Set To Power Offshore Wind Energy Growth

Johanna Knapschaefer

November 27, 2019

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Specialized programs spring up for craft and tech professionals, on land and at sea, who will build new facilities and an emerging construction sector that some value at $70 billion.

NY Bridge Contractor Sues Thruway Authority To Gain Pay Claim Records

Debra K. Rubin

November 27, 2019

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Fluor-led team wants long-awaited financials to support $900M Tappan Zee span claim.

Construction Workforce

GOP Senators Propose Remedy for Ailing Multiemployer Pension Plans

Tom Ichniowski

November 23, 2019

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Plan sharply different from House-passed bill, which creates new federal loans for troubled pension plans.

Highway Infrastructure

Update: Trump Signs 'CR,' Including Repeal of $7.6B Highway Fund Cut

Tom Ichniowski

November 21, 2019

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Stopgap spending bill enacted, including provision to block highway rescission slated for July.

Infrastructure Finance

States' Capital Spending Climbs 8% in Fiscal 2019

Tom Ichniowski

November 21, 2019

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State budget officers' group shows strong growth in transportation capital expenditures.

Fixing Construction's Fixed-Price Conundrum

November 20, 2019

As risks rise higher on fixed-price P3 and other projects for builders, financiers and owners, participants refine—and rethink—their delivery strategies.