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Airport Infrastructure

Committees Clear FAA Bills That Boost Airport Construction Grants

House version also spins off air-traffic control from FAA, Senate bill doesn't

Tom Ichniowski

June 30, 2017

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Senate, House bills lift AIP grants to an average of more than $3.6 billion a year, from $3.35 billion in 2017.

Water Infrastructure

Appropriators Oppose Trump Budget Cut for Army Corps

Key senators criticize proposed $1-billion civil-works program reduction

Tom Ichniowski

June 29, 2017

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House subcommittee clears bill with 2% increase over 2017 level.

Help Wanted

Eight Ways to Win the Fight for Talent in Construction

Michael Buehler Santiago Castagnino Ibrahim S. Odeh

June 29, 2017

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Three global experts outline key steps for industry employers to secure the best and brightest.

Slow Start for Construction Starts in 2017

June 29, 2017

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Total construction starts through the first five months of this year are down 5% from a year ago, according to Dodge Data & Analytics’ year-to-date numbers.

Sell or No-Sell: Design Firms Weigh Choices for Future Growth

June 29, 2017

In a more dynamic marketplace, architects, engineers and consulting firms take stock on why being acquired or staying independent best fits growth plans and culture.

High-Rise Cladding

How Many Other Structures Have Grenfell Tower-Type Cladding Panels?

Many panels are failing fire tests in the wake of the London apartment building tragedy

Peter Reina

June 28, 2017

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Following the deadly June 14 London Grenfell Tower fire that has killed at least 79 people, a nationwide investigation determined that dozens of U.K. high-rise buildings are potentially unsafe.

Construction Materials

U.S. Hits Canadian Lumber Exports With Antidumping Tariffs

New fees are on top of earlier countervailing duties

Tom Ichniowski

June 27, 2017

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U.S. lumber companies praise Commerce Dept. action, but Canada vows a strong defense.

Construction safety

OSHA Postpones Enforcing New Construction Beryllium Standard

Agency says industry felt it lacked "meaningful opportunity" to weigh in on proposal

Tom Ichniowski

June 24, 2017

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OSHA will keep new, tougher exposure limit in place, but delay enforcement indefinitely, pending public comments.

Construction Workforce

Trump Apprenticeship Directive's Impact on Construction Unclear

Plan would reduce DOL role in setting programs' requirements

Tom Ichniowski

June 20, 2017

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Building trades say they believe construction is exempt from executive order; AGC says industry impact uncertain.

Airport Construction

Burns & McDonnell Seeks Finance Role on Kansas City Airport Terminal

The big engineering firm also wanted the design-build contract, but there is competition now

Jeff Yoders

June 19, 2017

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A Kansas City-based engineering firm is proposing to finance, design and build a new $2.5-billion single terminal for the Missouri city’s airport, a project long sought by airport officials.