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Renewable Energy Construction

U.S. Offshore Wind Project Awards Push Market Boundaries

July 3, 2019

Danish giant Orsted wins NJ's record 1,100-MW power project; NY's 800-MW award is imminent, as U.S. energy sector builds to become projected $70B industry.

Companies

Salini Impregilo Appears Set To Pick Up Astaldi, Go After More US Projects

Florida and Alabama have already moved to replace troubled contractor

Jim Parsons

July 2, 2019

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Recapitalization would enable Milan-based Salini to purchase 65% stake in bankrupt Astaldi and spend $325 to settle debt.

Construction Workforce

Contractors, Unions Split Over Proposed New Apprenticeship Rule

Tom Ichniowski

June 26, 2019

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Building trades praise rule's construction exemption, but AGC, ABC want industry to be included.

Litigation and Lawsuits

Cashman, Weeks Win $21M Verdict in Massachusetts Site Dispute

Scott Van Voorhis

June 26, 2019

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Jury finds that state agency underestimated the energy port dredging job's scope.

Resilient Infrastructure Could Save $4.2 Trillion

Study Calculates the Cost-Benefit of Hardening

Pam Radtke Russell

June 25, 2019

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The World Bank report says making infrastructure strong, more able to respond to natural disasters and regular stressors saves $4 to every $1 spent.

Transportation Infrastructure

Tanzania Suspends $10B Bagamoyo Port Project

President Magufuli assails Chinese “tough conditions that can only be accepted by mad people"

Shem Oirere

June 25, 2019

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Tanazanian president says $50 million in compensation for people displaced by Belt and Road Initiative project was diverted to individuals in Dar es Salaam.