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Retired Army Officer Charged With Bribery on Haiti Port Project

FBI 'sting' part of investigation of Haiti businessmen

Tom Ichniowski

September 5, 2017

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DOJ alleges retired colonel solicited bribes from undercover FBI agents posing as potential project investors.

Risk Management

How High Will Penalties Be For Long-Delayed Edmonton Bridge?

Acciona and Pacer Corp. face penalties for Walterdale Bridge

Scott Van Voorhis

September 5, 2017

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The delay was two years long on an important piece of the city's infrastructure.

Risk Management

Falling Tools and Materials Exact Toll From Construction Workers

A recent study shows the range of the "struck by" hazard category

Richard Korman

September 5, 2017

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The "struck by" category includes vehicles and equipment, but all falling objects are dangerous.

Hurricane Harvey

Army Corps Begins Decreasing Controlled Releases at Addicks, Barker Reservoirs

Property owners have filed lawsuits over the releases

Scott Blair

Louise Poirier

September 5, 2017

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Water levels are on a very slow decline in the Houston area.

Construction Leads Employment Gains in August

Further gains expected following Hurricane Harvey

Pam Radtke Russell

September 1, 2017

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Hurricane Harvey is likely to boost work even further, says economist.

Natural Disasters

Army Corps Continues Houston Reservoir Releases Following Hurricane Harvey

Work on new outlet structures is delayed

Louise Poirier

September 1, 2017

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The Army Corps of Engineers is releasing massive amounts of water from the Addicks and Barker dams as reservoirs reach maximum capacity.

Delayed Delivery

Fluor Out, Bechtel In at Georgia Power's Troubled Nuclear Project

The owner has revised its schedule for when the project Vogtle nuclear units will be online

Scott Judy

August 31, 2017

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Georgia Power announced Aug. 31 it plans to complete construction of the vastly over budget nuclear project.

Jacobs Deal Costs CH2M Award Of $57M Boston-Rail CM Role

August 30, 2017

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Jacobs Engineering Group’s intended purchase of CH2M, announced on Aug. 2, has apparently cost the latter its $57-million construction-management contract for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s Green Line extension.

Iowa Contractor VP Admits Falsified Invoices

August 30, 2017

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Jenna Wilson, former vice president of K&L Landscape and Construction, will pay $34,400 but avoid jall

Denver Airport Terminal's $1.8B Upgrade Approved by City Council

August 30, 2017

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Denver International Airport will improve its ticketing and security areas and upgrade passenger amenities.

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Retired Army Officer Charged With Bribery on Haiti Port Project

How High Will Penalties Be For Long-Delayed Edmonton Bridge?

Falling Tools and Materials Exact Toll From Construction Workers

Army Corps Begins Decreasing Controlled Releases at Addicks, Barker Reservoirs

Construction Leads Employment Gains in August

Army Corps Continues Houston Reservoir Releases Following Hurricane Harvey

Fluor Out, Bechtel In at Georgia Power's Troubled Nuclear Project

Jacobs Deal Costs CH2M Award Of $57M Boston-Rail CM Role

Iowa Contractor VP Admits Falsified Invoices

Denver Airport Terminal's $1.8B Upgrade Approved by City Council

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