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California & Northwest Regional Contractor of the Year: OHLA USA

OHLA USA Inc. increased its 2020 California revenue more than 70% from its 2019 total despite the pandemic

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Greg Aragon

July 12, 2021

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OHLA USA Inc. increased its 2020 California revenue more than 70% from its 2019 total despite the pandemic.

FutureTech 2021

Infrastructure Site Surveying Gets a Boost From Artificial Intelligence

A.I. algorithms allow better understanding of the subsurface and optimized excavation

Jeff Rubenstone

June 15, 2021

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Finding accurate subsurface surveys of bedrock topography is a time consuming process that can be augmented with A.I., say experts sharing recent success stories.

UK-Based Plunge Pool Will Be "Huge" Research Asset

Peter Reina

June 11, 2021

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A 50-m-deep plunge pool will be the centerpiece of a planned U.K. research and testing facility at a site near Cornwall, England.

Government

Ill. Contractors Appeal Ruling That Exempts Home Rule From Transportation Lockbox

Voters okayed 2016 Safe Roads amendment to force use of transportation taxes, fees on designated projects

Jeff Yoders

April 13, 2021

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State appellate court says home-rule municipalities don't have to abide by 2016 constitutional measure that required transportation funds to be spent only on designated projects and infrastructure.

Webinar

7/8/21 to 7/8/22

Contact: Danielle

Progressive Design-Build: Making Civil Construction Civil

On Demand Some stewards of major transportation projects, including airports and bridges, are trying to push a whole new way of doing business. For example, The San Francisco International Airport negotiates design and price with teams rather than imposing guaranteed maximum price. During this webinar, panelists will discuss how to initiate discussions to develop these alternative solutions, and what the risk and benefits are to such solution.