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Why the Portland Contracting Equity Program Got Poor Reviews

The Oregon city's procurement chief heads to the exit despite support from minority contractors

Richard Korman

November 23, 2020

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The minority contractors association differs from a city audit on key points.

Ten Minutes With STO's James K. 'Jim' Donaghy

From the C-Suite: What Joe Biden Can Do For Construction

Debra K. Rubin

November 23, 2020

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Jim Donaghy, STO Building Group executive chairman, has key thoughts for the incoming administration. The firm is the seventh largest Top 400 listed contractor.

Amtrak requests $4.9B in Funding for 2021

Rail Infrastructure

Amtrak 2021 Infrastructure Plan Hinges on $4.9B Funding Request

Tom Ichniowski

November 23, 2020

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Amtrak's CEO said if the railroad doesn't get the requested federal funds, it will have to make further cuts in rail service and its workforce.

Female DOT Leaders Discuss Future of Transportation

Eva Fedderly

November 23, 2020

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Arkansas, Mississippi directors emphasize need to recruit new talent.

LAX's Delta Sky Way Flies 18 Months Ahead of Schedule

Erica Berardi

November 23, 2020

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LAX and Delta Air Lines say the Delta Sky Way will complete early - with savings of $60 million.

Rhode Island Crew Takes Novel Approach to Replace Deck

All lanes on the Newport Pell Bridge reopen ahead of Thanksgiving

Johanna Knapschaefer

November 23, 2020

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Using a novel approach, crews are expect to finish the final phase of the $20 million Newport Pell Bridge deck rehabilitation project by Thanksgiving.

Coronavirus and Construction

California Emergency COVID-19 Rules Again Prompt Confusion

Erica Berardi

November 22, 2020

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As the state faces record virus cases, CAL/OSHA is set to issue new notification, testing and reporting mandates for employers on top of current varying city and county regulations.

Tetra Tech Sues EPA, Navy in New S.F. Base Toxic Cleanup Skirmish

Mary B. Powers

November 22, 2020

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Firm claims agencies lack evidence to make it liable for estimated $100M cost to re-analyze risks in residential rebuild of controversial Superfund site; developer Lennar also sues to recoup costs

Seattle Mayor Selects Repair, Not Replace, for West Seattle Bridge

Tim Newcomb

November 20, 2020

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City's decision for bridge's cracked span will allow it to reopen to traffic in 2022, rather than at least 2025.

Infrastructure Policy

Changes Coming Atop Key Senate Committee in 2021

EPW Chair Barrasso to Switch to Energy Panel

Tom Ichniowski

November 20, 2020

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If GOP holds Senate, speculation centers on Capito of W. Va. as new chair; if Democrats take over, Delaware's Carper will be chair.

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