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Post-Pandemic Management

After 2020 Layoffs, Mott MacDonald Construction Unit Puts Out Help-Wanted Sign

Scott Van Voorhis

Richard Korman

September 21, 2021

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JN Bentley coped with COVID-related market issues last year by shedding 15% of its 1,500-person staff.

Disagreement Among Towns Added to Northern New Jersey Hurricane Ida Flood Vulnerability

Long flood-control efforts fail to prevent much damage in Millburn

Richard Korman

September 8, 2021

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The lack of 'buy-in' on a plan led to the Corps of Engineers to terminate its flood study.

Design-Build

Georgia DOT Drops Big P3 Procurement After Price Comes In Unexpectedly High

State officials pledge to continue $1.8-billion project despite setback

Richard Korman

August 27, 2021

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State agency chief engineer cites volatile material prices and uncertain times.

Geotechnical Engineering

Engineer Pauses Fix of 'Sinking' Millennium Tower in San Francisco

Richard Korman

August 25, 2021

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Settlement and roof tilt changes during installation of casings for new piles is being closely monitored.

Project Delivery

Study Finds Design-Builder Profit Shortfall on Big Infrastructure Projects

Richard Korman

August 24, 2021

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A new survey involving projects in New York and New Jersey and around the nation echoes prior research about advantages of progressive design-build and CM-at-risk.

Construction Pay Disputes

With No Signed Contract, Mortenson Sues Developer for $1.3M Over Dropped Soccer Stadium

Richard Korman

August 18, 2021

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Will the lack of a signed contract for planned Sacramento project hinder CM firm's quest for pre-construction service payments?

Leading construction workers comp losses

Construction Safety

Lifting and Related Injuries Now Second on Workers' Compensation Cost List

Richard Korman

July 21, 2021

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Liberty Mutual index shows exertion as the cause of greatest insurer losses.

Intellectual Property

Trial Ordered in ICC Code Copyright Suit Against Upcodes

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Jonathan Barnes

Richard Korman

July 21, 2021

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Who owns the building code? A federal judge in New York City says a jury should decide facts of the case.

New book on natural disasters and climate

Book Review: Climate Crisis

Why The Disaster Response Always Seems to Fall Short

Richard Korman

July 15, 2021

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A new book by 'disasterologist' Samantha Montano on poor preparation and responses.

Structural Integrity

North Miami Beach Rejects as Incomplete 2nd Engineering Inspection Report From Evacuated Condo

Engineer who conducted inspection says all documents are now submitted

Richard Korman

July 8, 2021

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New engineering inspection report declares structure safe for occupancy.

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