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Oracle Is Buying Textura for $663 Million

Textura was founded in 2004 by three former PwC partners who sought to automate construction payments

April 28, 2016

Construction payment tech provider Textura Corp. has inked a sale to Oracle for $26 per share of stock, valued at roughly $663 million.

New International Airport of Mexico City

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Top 500 Design Firms 2016: Most Markets on the Rise

Top engineers and architects eye developments abroad, the U.S. election for hints about 2017

Gary J. Tulacz

April 28, 2016

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The domestic market is up, but engineers and architects are watching developments abroad and the presidential election for hints about 2017

Infrastructure Funding

Senate Committee Approves $11B Water Resources Bill

The measure authorizes $5 billion for 27 new Corps of Engineers projects, plus aid for Flint

Tom Ichniowski

April 28, 2016

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Panel adds two Corps projects in California to earlier list of 25, also approves aid for cities like Flint, Mich., suffering drinking-water problems.

Senate Passes FAA Bill, Focus Shifts to House

Tom Ichniowski

April 27, 2016

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Congress is making headway on reauthorizing Federal Aviation Administration programs: The Senate approved a measure that hikes airport construction grants a solid 12% but only for one year.

Big Iron, Big Crowds, Slow Sales at Bauma 2016

Record attendance at Bauma 2016, but market remains uneasy

Jeff Rubenstone

Jim Parsons

April 27, 2016

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The latest in construction equipment was on display in Munich on April 11-17 during the triennial Bauma equipment show.

Bill sponsors Lisa Murkowski and Maria Cantwell

Broad Energy Bill Moves Onto Next Step After Senate Approval

Pam Hunter McFarland

April 27, 2016

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With the Senate’s strong approval of a comprehensive energy bill, political observers are waiting for conferees to be named to work out significant differences between the House and Senate measures.

Construction Law

Supreme Court's Power Plant Decision: The Positive Side

Observers say the Maryland ruling will not significantly impact state efforts to push energy projects

Mary B. Powers

April 21, 2016

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Observers say the ruling will not significantly impact state efforts to push energy projects.

Historic LA Amphitheater to Reopen After $65.8 Million Renovation

Greg Aragon

April 21, 2016

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One of LA's most historic and beloved outdoor venues is nearing the end of a two-year, $65.8 million renovation. Work on the 1,200-seat John Anson Ford Amphitheatre is currently about 90 percent complete with a grand reopening celebration scheduled for this August.

Building Design

Cambridge Research Team Reveals Design for London Timber Skyscraper

Peter Reina

April 18, 2016

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A 300-meter-tall timber skyscraper would be more sustainable and faster to construct than conventional buildings, says the Centre for Natural Material Innovation.