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After Nuclear Project Troubles, CB&I Looks for Recovery

The company's shares have plunged from previous high

Scott Van Voorhis

June 19, 2017

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Under the 12-year leadership of CEO Philip Asherman, Chicago Bridge & Iron grew, as the company points out, from a specialty tank subcontractor to a global energy infrastructure powerhouse.

Concrete Chemistry Pioneer Bill Hime Is Dead at 91

Debra K. Rubin

June 18, 2017

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Chemist and former Wiss, Janney, Elstner senior principal augmented the engineer's national expertise in concrete failure analysis.

Los Angeles Will Buy 150 MW of New Geothermal Power

Neal Sandler

June 18, 2017

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City signs a 26-year deal with Reno-based Ormat Technologies Inc., which has gotten a boost from a key Japanese energy investor.

Global Desalination Pioneer IDE Finds Buyer

Neal Sandler

June 18, 2017

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Investor group buys 50% stake in the Israel-based firm amid market struggles

High-Level Engineering

How to Add 39 Tons of Steel to the Top of the Empire State Building

The goal was to increase the carrying capacity of the mast

Tom Sawyer

June 16, 2017

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When engineers made plans to reinforce and upgrade the carrying capacity of the Empire State Building’s mast and tower, they had to protect pedestrians below.

Illinois Could Halt State Projects by June 30 as Budget Deadline Looms

Lack of a budget may lead to a statewide shutdown, for the third year in a row.

Jeff Yoders

June 15, 2017

Lack of a state budget, for the third year in a row, may lead to a statewide shutdown.

Legal

Egyptian Firm To Pay U.S. $1.1M To Settle False-Claim Charges

Misr Sons is last of 3 joint-venture partners to settle with DOJ

Tom Ichniowski

June 14, 2017

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Long-running case deals with U.S. AID water projects in Egypt.

Construction and Program Management

The Top 100 Professional Service Firms: See Where Your Company Ranks

Increasing complexity has owners increasingly turning to third-party professional service firms

Gary J. Tulacz

June 14, 2017

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As project delivery becomes increasingly complex, owners are more likely to rely on third-party managers to assist them

Team Outwits Deadly Risks on Copenhagen Metro Expansion

Scott Blair

June 14, 2017

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At Copenhagen’s lengthy Metro expansion, construction crews dodge killer contaminants, skirt around historic building foundations and stay on track

Denver Airport Officials Unveil Terminal Upgrade Plan

Mark Shaw

June 14, 2017

Officials at Denver International Airport and the city of Denver are completing negotiations on a $650-million-plus project to remake DIA’s terminal.

How to Participate in Upcoming ENR Market Surveys and Competitions

Surety Manager Who Sent Out Bond Claim Payments to Himself Is Sentenced

Court Halts Takedown of Oklahoma Wind Project Ordered by Year End

House Passes Continuing Resolution With Cuts to Construction Spending

Leading Construction Chiefs Launch Effort to Tackle Industry Suicide Rate

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