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British Mining Firm Plans Huge Potash Operation in Yorkshire

Peter Reina

March 25, 2016

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The $3.6-billion project would sink shafts in a pristine national park in the north of England

New Silica Dust Rule Will Save Lives, OSHA Says

Pam Hunter McFarland

March 24, 2016

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But employer groups say new limits are not achievable for most construction firms

Labor Dept. Issues Final ‘Persuader’ Rule

Pam Hunter McFarland

March 24, 2016

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

Quanta CEO Succession Moves Quickly; Execs Jump to Suffolk, CHA Consulting

Debra K. Rubin

March 23, 2016

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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.

Finalists Chosen For Transportation Technology Contest

Allen Zeyher

March 23, 2016

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

For Construction, Far From Wellhead Is Better Than Near

After 21 months, collapse of oil and gas prices unevenly affects energy construction costs

Thomas F. Armistead

March 23, 2016

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Historically low oil and gas prices are having vastly different effects on the diverse segments of the energy industry.

Low Energy Costs and Imports Cool Off Construction Inflation

Structural-steel prices are down more than 10%; rebar prices tumble 14% below a year ago

Tim Grogan

March 23, 2016

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Lower energy costs, a sluggish recovery and cheap imports, especially from China, have combined to slow construction inflation.

Improved Markets Equal Higher Executive Compensation

Bruce Buckley

March 23, 2016

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Construction executives continue to see steady compensation increases following an improved 2015 construction market.

Inflation Checked in 2016

Increases in lumber prices have been offset by falling steel and cement prices

Tim Grogan

March 23, 2016

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Although ENR’s indexes measure the costs of non-residential buildings, the recovery in the housing market is having a major impact on index movement.

Tough Road Ahead for Obama's High Court Selection

Pam Hunter McFarland

March 23, 2016

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Merrick B. Garland, President’s Obama’s nominee to fill the U.S. Supreme Court seat left open by Justice Antonin Scalia’s death in February, has a history of giving deference to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in clean air and other environmental cases and has sided more often with EPA than industry, according to SCOTUSblog, which analyzes high court cases.