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Federal Construction

GAO Faults Corps of Engineers on Fast-Tracked Border Wall Contracts

June 22, 2021

About $4.3 billion was awarded without competition in the Trump era, a watchdog report says. Many awards lacked full scope details, raising the risk of higher project costs.

Transportation Infrastructure

House Democrats Seek New $148B Shift to Trust Fund from General Fund

Tom Ichniowski

June 21, 2021

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Meanwhile, Biden is "encouraged" by bipartisan Senate group's broader infrastructure proposal.

Southeast Builders Chase Market Switched Into 'Hyperactive' Mode

Scott Judy

Jim Parsons

June 21, 2021

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In a 180-degree turn from 2020, Southeast contractors are scrambling to keep up with a flood of proposed projects in 2021.

Digging Deeper: Arizona

Challenges Drive Solutions at Phoenix Mayo Clinic Expansion

Jim Parsons

June 21, 2021

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Innovations abound—including a ‘big-room’ collaboration—at Mayo Clinic’s $145-million East Side Expansion project in Phoenix.

Digging Deeper: Nevada

Greenlink Nevada Gets Green Light to Power Up

Doug Puppel

June 21, 2021

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Nevada Legislature accelerates plan to build a power line project that will enhance the use of renewable energy in the state.

Water Infrastructure

Biden Picks Water Policy Specialist to Lead Bureau of Reclamation

Tom Ichniowski

June 21, 2021

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Former Hill aide Camille Touton also worked at Dept. of Interior in the Obama administration.

Growth Curve for Southwest Contractor Fueled By a Diverse Portfolio

Jennifer Seward

June 21, 2021

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ENR Southwest's 2021 Contractor of the Year Haydon Building Corp. doubles its revenue while planning for leadership transition.

Contracting Firms Expect Recovery to Improve During 2021

David M. Brown

June 21, 2021

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Firms continue to fine-tune processes that were implemented in their offices and
on jobsites during the pandemic.

Final Agreement Signed for $16B Texas High-Speed Rail Project

Louise Poirier

June 18, 2021

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Lane Construction and Webuild Group will build privately funded Dallas-to-Houston line after state high court declined to hear challenge to developer Texas Central's eminent domain rights.