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Louisiana Flooding Prompts Cleanup, Recovery

Tom Ichniowski

Debra K. Rubin

August 31, 2016

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Federal agencies commit funding for repairs from damaging August rains; AECOM wins contract to manage home-fix program.

Airports Focus on Carbon-Conscious Capital Plans

Aileen Cho

August 31, 2016

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The term “enabling” may have negative connotations to laypeople, but for airport builders, it’s all about progress.

First Drive: 2016 Nissan Titan XD Turbodiesel

Mike Anderson

August 31, 2016

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For construction professionals, long gone is the novelty of driving a diesel vehicle off the job.

Italy Recovers From Quake that Killed 300—and Weighs New Protections

Peter Reina

Debra K. Rubin Michael Dumiak

August 31, 2016

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Italy’s Prime Minister Matteo Renzi launched a long-term program to reinforce millions of aging buildings against earthquakes following the Aug. 24 shocks, measuring magnitude-6.2, that caused nearly 300 deaths as of Aug. 30 in an area northeast of Rome.

Equipment Auctions

Caterpillar and Ritchie Bros. Create Global Auction Alliance

Deal is part of Ritchie Bros.’ $758-million acquisition of IronPlanet

Mike Anderson

August 30, 2016

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Used equipment from the world’s largest manufacturer would be sold by the world’s largest equipment auctioneer.

Equipment

Global Telehandler Maker Manitou Opens Brazil Factory

The plant will initially produce two forklifts for the Latin American market

Augusto Diniz

August 29, 2016

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The development of the machines to be manufactured in Brazil, models MT-X 1441 and MT-X 1841, began in early 2015.

Risk Management

Where the Schlitterbahn Waterslide Tragedy Touches the Engineering World

Richard Korman

August 29, 2016

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The death of a 10-year-old boy has cast an unwanted spotlight on everyone connected to the ride.

Disaster Relief

Louisiana Flood Recovery Begins, Federal Aid Starts to Flow

State transportation department reports six bridges out of service statewide

Tom Ichniowski

Debra K. Rubin

August 26, 2016

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Louisiana ACEC official says at least 40,000 homes were flooded and high water eroded the bases of many roads.

CannonDesign Agrees to $12-Million Ethics Pact with U.S.

Architect-engineer ends liability for VA work bribe scheme of prosecuted former manager.

Debra K. Rubin

August 25, 2016

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Architect-engineer ends liability for VA work bribe scheme of prosecuted former manager.

Risk Management

Salini Impregilo Expects U.S. Acquisition To Cut Risk, Raise Profit Margins

Pietro Salini shifts the focus to North America

Andrew G. Wright

August 24, 2016

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One afternoon this May, a group of journalists and market analysts convened in London at the Royal Society headquarters in Carleton House to hear the CEO of Salini Impregilo unveil the Italian engineering and construction conglomerate’s strategy for the next four years.