Rome-based consortium wins contract to build five projects in 10-year program

First unit out of four in South Africa's pumped-storage program expected to be commercially operational by 2017

Agency and unions says rule will create more transparency; business groups say it will limit the ability of employers to seek legal advice.

In a move that appeared to happen faster than at least one Wall Street analyst predicted, Houston energy specialty contracting giant Quanta Services Inc. on March 14 said Chief Operating Officer Earl “Duke” Austin has succeeded James O’Neil as president and CEO.

Seven candidates will develop proposals regarding technology and urban planning for the U.S. DOT.