ENR

Jan 27, 2020

From a new Panama Canal to sea-level rise to near-limitless cloud storage to a rumored WSP-AECOM design mega-merger, the last 10 years had big industry impacts. What's ahead for firms, owners and professionals?

2020 Vision: Biggest Construction Stories of the Last Decade

Debra K. Rubin

Jeff Rubenstone

January 16, 2020

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Companies

Contractor McDermott Intl. Files Chapter 11 Plan to Cut Debt, Fund Operations

Debra K. Rubin

Gary J. Tulacz

January 21, 2020

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Energy megaproject firm's bankruptcy includes expected $2.7B sale of its Lummus Technology unit to PE investors and another $2.8B from lenders to operate.

Rhode Island Commits to 100% Renewables Power by 2030

Johanna Knapschaefer

January 21, 2020

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First in the U.S. goal is "bold but achievable," says Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) in Jan. 15 executive order.

Federal Infrastructure

Spellmon Nominated to Be Next Chief of Corps of Engineers

Tom Ichniowski

January 17, 2020

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Spellmon now is deputy commanding general overseeing Corps civil works and emergency-response activities.

Construction Workforce

PBGC OKs Construction Union Locals' Pension Fund Merger

Tom Ichniowski

January 15, 2020

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Merger of New York State LIUNA locals' pension funds is first under 2014 multiemployer pension law.

Virginia Project is Giant U.S. Win for Euro Offshore Wind Turbine Maker

Mary B. Powers

January 20, 2020

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Dominion Power picks Siemens Gamesa for 2,600-MW farm, largest planned yet in America.

Urban Planning

Siemens City Concept Takes Shape in Berlin

Billion-dollar renovation and refit of historical Siemens industrial park is underway

Michael Dumiak

January 14, 2020

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Engineering giant plans large investment for research and development center in multi-use area of capital; city will support with infrastructure investments.

UK Infrastructure

In UK, Crossrail and HS2 Projects Struggle With Schedule and Budget Issues

London's Elizabeth Line misses key deadline, while high-speed rail critic says costs outweigh benefits

Peter Reina

January 10, 2020

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Crossrail's complicated software employs 1,500 staffers at 22 locations for German and Canadian suppliers.

Transportation

Elon Musk’s Tunnel Company Seeks to Expand Its Reach in Las Vegas

TBC president says project is not a one-off but a first of many possible projects

Doug Puppel

January 13, 2020

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The $52.5-million project will link the existing Las Vegas Convention Center complex with the under-construction, 1.4-million-sq-ft West Hall.

Manufacturing Projects

Lucid Motors Plans to Build Massive Electric Vehicle Factory in Casa Grande, Ariz.

David M. Brown

January 15, 2020

One Comment

The first building in phased construction of the Lucid Motors plant, an investment of $300-plus million on a 500-acre site, should begin between April and June of this year.

California Moves Forward With Delta Tunnel

Erica Berardi

January 17, 2020

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Scoping and environmental review underway for controversial water project.

Partially Collapsed Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans To Be Imploded

Change in plans and contractors pushes up demolition to March

Jeff Rubenstone

January 18, 2020

4 Comments

After delays that threatened to push the project into 2021, the City of New Orleans announced on Jan. 17 that the partially collapsed structure of the unfinished, 18-story Hard Rock Hotel will be brought down in a controlled demolition in late March, under a new plan to be submitted by demolition contractor D.H. Griffin Cos.