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Infrastructure

Work Progresses 24/7 to Replace Collapsed Genoa Viaduct

With 18 piers complete, crews are working round the clock on central spans

Peter Reina

February 13, 2020

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Fincantieri-Salini joint venture expedites work on structure in place of span that collapsed in 2018, killing 43.

Infrastructure

For Two Futuristic UK Maritime Projects, High Ambitions and Long Odds

Schemes involve dams to seal the North Sea and English Channel and a bridge from Scotland to Northern Ireland

Peter Reina

February 13, 2020

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Dutch and German backers admit dams would create severe environmental impacts, while critics say highway bridge linking Scotland and Northern Ireland would be technically challenging.

San Francisco Issues Subpoenas to PG&E, Webcor, Pankow, Clark Construction in Corruption Probe

Erica Berardi

February 12, 2020

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Records of utility, contractors and others are sought in a widening investigation stemming from federal criminal charges filed against the city's public works director.

$8.9B Rikers Jail Replacement Program To Test New York's New Construction Approach

Eydie Cubarrubia

February 12, 2020

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RFQs, issued Feb. 4, will short-list vendors for projects to replace Manhattan's ubiquitous jail with four $1-billion facilities — and potentially reshape the city's corrections philosophy.

Highly Toxic Federal Plutonium Plant Comes Down After 20-Year Cleanup

Tim Newcomb

February 12, 2020

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Complex $1.2-billion demolition led by CH2M of former plant finishes as Trump Administration proposes big 2021 funding cut at DOE Hanford site.

SNC-Lavalin Shuffles C-Suite and Board in Corporate Reboot

Debra K. Rubin

Scott Van Voorhis

February 12, 2020

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Bechtel veteran Keith Sibley now is running contractor's revamped NYC ops; city transit veteran takes senior role at HNTB.

States Hope to Reset the Climate Dial Before It's Too Late

Pam McFarland

February 12, 2020

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Despite partisan rancor over climate change at the national level, state energy officials recognize the need to be proactive in developing and implementing plans to address it.

Residents Sue to Stop Development of Former San Francisco Navy Base

Mary B. Powers

February 12, 2020

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Plaintiffs seek $2 billion in damages from feds, residential developer and consulting firm over alleged site cleanup flaws.

Transit

Chicago's CTA Board Approves $38.3-Million Red Line Extension EIS

T. Y. Lin International Great Lakes wins contract for impact study

Jeff Yoders

February 11, 2020

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The Chicago Transit Authority has given a $38.3-million contract for the environmental impact study for the 5-mile extension of the CTA Red Line on the city's south side.