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Alberta Weighs $7B Hyperloop Between Calgary and Edmonton

September 3, 2020

Province signed MOU to support 186-mile superspeed carrier as project awaits investors for $380M first-phase and has feasibility questions.

Q&A: Komatsu America on Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Jeff Rubenstone

September 2, 2020

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the construction equipment industry has been severe. Rich Smith, Vice President, Products and Services for Komatsu America, took time recently to answer some of ENR's questions about the company's response.

The Construction Workplace

Probe Seeks Culprit Behind Racist Graffiti at Big Las Vegas Project

Richard Korman

September 1, 2020

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Work paused for training at city's $980-million convention center expansion.

Court Halts Opponents' Block to Nearly Done $2B Texas Natural Gas Line

Mary B. Powers

August 30, 2020

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Sierra Club failed to make case that Permian Highway line poses a definitive threat of environmental harm, said Austin judge in rejecting restraining order.

Construction Ethics

Illinois Town Highway Commissioner Charged With Taking $280K in Kickbacks

Jeff Yoders

August 28, 2020

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Bloomingdale Township official allegedly left notes detailing how to invoice for work never done.

Association Managers

AIA Chicago Abruptly Announces Departure of Longtime Executive Director

Jeff Yoders

August 28, 2020

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Chapter members organize to reinstate Zurich Esposito, the highest staff officer.

SNC Lavalin Taps Former Industry CEO to Run Lump-Sum Contracts Exit

Peter Reina

Debra K. Rubin

August 26, 2020

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Ex-Lane Construction chief Robert Alger is named president of Canada firm's infrastructure projects group; he succeeds exec named COO of Dutch-based giant.

Romila Singh Delivers Keynote at GWIC Conference

Unengaged Employees Sap Companies of Productivity, Innovation

Corinne Grinapol

August 26, 2020

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Noted organizational behavior researcher Romila Singh stressed factors that drive engineers to leave the industry, addressing ENR Groundbreaking Women in Construction conference.

Women in Construction

Tearing Down Unconscious Biases Is Crucial, Says Panel

Alisa Zevin

August 26, 2020

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Groundbreaking Women in Construction panelists explain the unconscious bias problem, and how to solve it.

After Feds' Environmental OK in July, Tougher Mandates Aimed at Alaska Gold Mine

Mary B. Powers

August 24, 2020

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Pebble Mine, "as currently proposed, cannot be permitted" says US Army after Corps of Engineers orders more mitigation of waste discharge 'adverse impacts' despite earlier green light.