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Canada Pension Fund Ex-CEO To Launch Infrastructure Bank

March 1, 2017

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has named former Ontario pension-fund giant CEO Jim Leech as special adviser to Canada’s newly authorized, but still unlaunched, federal infrastructure bank.

Too High Bids Force Alabama Bridges Rebid

March 1, 2017

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Submissions were at least $150 million over estimates, says DOT director.

Trump Mandates Regulatory-Review Task Forces

Tom Ichniowski

March 1, 2017

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In another move to cut back on regulations, President Trump has directed federal agencies to set up task forces, with an eye to canceling or changing rules that officials find too restrictive.

DHS Seeks Proposals for Border-Wall Prototypes

Tom Ichniowski

March 1, 2017

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In a step toward meeting one of President Trump’s most prominent campaign pledges, the Dept. of Homeland Security is seeking firms to provide prototypes of a U.S.-Mexico border barrier.

Report Outlines NY Power Options in Close of Indian Point Nuke Plant

March 1, 2017

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New York state could replace electricity from the Indian Point nuclear power plant through improved efficiency and imported hydropower, says a Feb. 23 study by the Natural Resources Defense Council and Riverkeeper.

Israel to Build $1.6B Light Rail from Haifa to Nazareth

March 1, 2017

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Israel has provisionally approved construction of a 43-kilometer, Haifa-to-Nazareth light-rail line, an estimated $2.6-billion project set for completion in 2023.

Worley Parsons Shares Rise on Dar Group's Takeover Bid Reveal

March 1, 2017

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Shares of Australia-based WorleyParsons rose 32% on Feb. 28, following the firm’s disclosure the day before that, last November, Dubai-based engineer conglomerate Dar Group had made an estimated $2.2- billion bid, which it rejected as undervalued.