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States Move on PFOA Standards While EPA Lags

September 12, 2018

States are beginning to act on what one industry expert called this year’s “headline emerging issue” for the environmental sector—the cleanup of fluorinated chemicals in at least 40 states that could affect at least 1,500 drinking water systems.

The American Infrastructure

Chicago Mayor Drops Re-election Bid, Putting Musk’s Hyperloop Plan at Risk

Rahm Emanuel's sudden decision delivers blow to billionaire's transit project hopes

Scott Van Voorhis

September 11, 2018

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Even as he faces mounting challenges, the Tesla and SpaceX entrepreneur is assembling a team of industry veterans and newcomers to pursue his dreams of transforming public transportation

Construction Workforce

Construction Gains 21,000 Jobs in Aug., Jobless Rate Stays Low

Tom Ichniowski

September 7, 2018

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Nearly all industry sectors gained jobs, led by specialty trade contractors, which added 15,300 positions.

Natural Disasters

Japan Quake Triggers Landslides, Knocks Power Plant Offline

Jeff Rubenstone

September 6, 2018

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A magnitude 6.7 earthquake occurred on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido on Sept. 6, leaving at least seven dead and damaging buildings and structures in the region, including a 1,650MW coal-fired thermal power plant that was taken offline.

Construction Contracts

SBA Cuts Surety Guarantee Fees, for One Year

Tom Ichniowski

September 6, 2018

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Reductions, which start Oct. 1, bring fees back to their 2006 levels.

Construction Materials

NAFTA Talks Continue, No Change So Far in Steel Tariffs

Tom Ichniowski

September 5, 2018

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Trump announces preliminary deal with Mexico, but no agreement yet with Canada.

Workforce

Construction Worker Shortage Continues To Grow

In Autodesk-AGC study, four of five contractors report tough time finding qualified workers

Alisa Zevin

September 4, 2018

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Demand for qualified craft workers is growing nationwide, but firms have little faith in the recruiting and training pipeline.

International projects

London's Crossrail Opening Delayed Until Fall of 2019

Cost estimate climbs to $20 billion

Peter Reina

August 31, 2018

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Ten-year program will now miss schedule and budget targets.

Methane Explosion Injures 10, Collapses Roof at Chicago Area Water Reclamation Plant

UPDATE: Worker's torch set off methane explosion

Jeff Yoders

August 30, 2018

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The roof of the sludge concentration building at Chicago's Calumet Water Reclamation Plant collapsed at around 11 a.m. August 30. Ten people were hurt and successfully evacuated to area hospitals for treatment by the Chicago Fire Dept.

Dept. of Energy Gives Boost to Fuel Cell Projects

August 30, 2018

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Twenty-eight projects totaling $38 million to support early stage R&D of innovative hydrogen and fuel cell technologies got boosts from the U.S. Dept. of Energy.