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Project Delivery

Legal Fallout Begins Over Delayed Edmonton Bridges

One of two key public works projects has already triggered a lawsuit.

Scott Van Voorhis

June 15, 2016

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Two key public works projects are moving forward again but running about a year late.

New Trends in Project Delivery

Gary J. Tulacz

June 9, 2016

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States increasingly are authorizing the use of alternative delivery to help cash-strapped agencies build more efficiently.

North Carolina DOT's Design-Build Success Serves as Model

Aileen Cho

June 9, 2016

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The North Carolina DOT’s design-build totals soon will increase to more than 110 projects, with a value of close to $6 billion. That includes the 2.7-mile Bonner Bridge replacement, delayed for four years by lawsuits.

Public Works

Design-Build Evolves as a Tool in Highway and Bridge Projects

No longer a novelty, the project-delivery method is spreading as transportation agencies look for best practices

Aileen Cho

June 9, 2016

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No longer a novelty, the project-delivery method concept is spreading and evolving as transportation agencies look for best practices.

Corps’ Exec Peabody Joins Mott; Boston Transit Makes GM Change

Debra K. Rubin

Johanna Knapschaefer

June 8, 2016

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URS exec takes CEO role at American Bridge; former Mace executive now is a VP at McKinsey.

Construction Accidents

OSHA, Firms Differ on Impact of Injury Reporting Rule

Employers call new safety regulation 'public shaming'

Pam Hunter McFarland

Debra K. Rubin

June 8, 2016

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As a new federal rule takes effect in August to require employers to post injury and illness records electronically, lawmakers and construction-sector advocates on opposite sides squared off at a May 25 congressional hearing on the mandate’s approach to improved workplace safety.

Soil Mechanics

Contractor Finds Niche By Moving Dirt to Baseball Diamonds

How a specialty contractor supplied material used by the Houston Astros, Atlanta Braves and others

Candy McCampbell

June 8, 2016

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The owner of a specialty infield-dirt supplier for the Houston Astros, Atlanta Braves and other baseball and softball fields needed a custom pug mill to insure a consistent product.

Construction Economics

Tim Grogan

June 8, 2016

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ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

Firms Look for 'Green Shoots' In Still-Lagging Energy Sector

Debra K. Rubin

June 8, 2016

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As oil-and-gas markets struggle to recover, publicly owned construction industry firms with ties to the sector tried to paint the best possible outlook for investors at a June 2 conference, held in New York City by investment firm Credit Suisse.

Bechtel Gets Five-Year Extension on Jubail Project

Debra K. Rubin

June 8, 2016

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The Saudi government has awarded Bechtel a five-year contract extension for project management services at the giant Jubail and Ras Al Khair industrial cities, the company announced on June 6.