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Russian Consortium Pulls Out of Uganda Refinery Project

July 19, 2016

A consortium led by a Russian firm withdrew from leading construction of a $4-billion crude oil processing plant project in Uganda, but is open to returning to the project.

Concrete Group Improves Model Code for Existing-Structure Repairs

ACI 562-16 aligns terminology with other structural standards

Nadine M. Post

July 19, 2016

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Code Requirements for Assessment, Repair and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures addresses spot fixes that might be needed after a structure has been in service.

Canada Weighs Privatizing Airports to Fund Infrastructure

Scott Van Voorhis

July 19, 2016

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While some airport operators oppose the plan, a report to the government says billions of dollars from asset sales could cover needed projects.

Solar Power

With an Eye on Elections, Modi Aims for More Panels Atop India's Homes

Does India have the capacity to meet its goals on its own?

Yogesh Vajpeyi

July 18, 2016

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Skeptics don't believe India can add an average 15 GW of solar capacity each year.

Airports

Obama Signs 14-Month FAA Extension

Newly enacted measure continues FAA programs through Sept. 30, 2017

Tom Ichniowski

July 16, 2016

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Legislation freezes funding for FAA airport construction grants at 2016 level.

Highways

GAO Recommends Improvements in FHWA Guardrail-Test Oversight

Report says states' conversion to newer test standards has been slow

Tom Ichniowski

July 14, 2016

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Report sees possible threat to independence of crash tests at labs whose parent entity also develops roadside safety equipment.

Project Runways: Airport Ambitions In Dallas and Kansas City

Aileen Cho

July 13, 2016

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One airport looks to new contracting styles; the other just needs a new terminal

Contractor Walbridge Boosts John Rakolta III to EVP; Bid Up for UK Consultant Sweett

Debra K. Rubin

July 13, 2016

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Equipment maker Roadtec former president is dead at 60

LafargeHolcim Merger Alters New Zealand Supply Chain, Workforce

Chris Webb

July 13, 2016

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Following the merger of two cement giants, customers in New Zealand are unlikely to feel much of a change, but onshore jobs will disappear as product sourcing moves to Japan.

House Passes Bill Intended to Speed Cleanup of Abandoned Mines

Pam Hunter McFarland

July 13, 2016

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House-passed legislation could make it easier for contracting firms and “good Samaritans” to clean up abandoned hard-rock and coal mines as well as sites of orphan oil and gas wells.