Nov 25, 2019

Fixed-price contracts, including for P3s such as this major Ohio road expansion, have lifted contractor margins when projects are priced right and run well. But more red ink linked to tougher projects and owner demands have firms seeking new risk balance—or changing their business model

Fixing Construction's Fixed-Price Conundrum

November 20, 2019

As risks rise higher on fixed-price P3 and other projects for builders, financiers and owners, participants refine—and rethink—their delivery strategies.

Public Sector Work Will Lead Market in 2020, Industry Economists Say

Alisa Zevin

November 20, 2019

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Experts foresee enough construction work to hold off recession fears in the coming year, particularly in transportation.

Highway Infrastructure

FHWA Proposes Major Rewrite of Bridge Inspection Regulation

November 14, 2019

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Plan offers two methods to determine inspection intervals. States could use one, the other, or a mix of both options.

Construction Safety

Nonfatal Construction Injuries Edge Up but Injury Rate Declines

Tom Ichniowski

November 7, 2019

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Injuries rose less than 1% in 2018 to 199,100; rate per 100 workers dipped to 3.0 from 3.1.

Groups Aim to Widen Access to Safe Equipment for Women

Corinne Grinapol

November 20, 2019

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Recent efforts to provide properly fitting personal protective equipment to women on construction jobsites are highlighting the connection between safety and long term careers in skilled trades and management.

Construction Accidents

Final Collapse Report Details Miami Bridge Team's Failures

A scathing commentary from the transport safety board vice chairman

Scott Judy

November 16, 2019

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The NTSB's final report on the Miami bridge collapse provides detailed insights on the engineer's actions leading up to the tragedy.

Mortenson Construction's M.A. "Mort" Mortenson is Dead at 82

Debra K. Rubin

November 10, 2019

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Modest mogul turned an $18M family firm into a $4.6B diversified giant that championed renewable energy and BIM well before they were trendy.

Structural Engineer Nancy Hamilton, 60, Known for Leading Complex Aviation Projects

Nadine M. Post

November 20, 2019

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Structural engineer Nancy Hamilton, 60, known for leading and coordinating extremely complicated jobs—including JFK’s Terminal 4 and LGA’s Central Terminal Redevelopment phasing—died Oct. 24 from a gastrointestinal tumor.

Technology and Planning Aim At Limiting Weather Losses

Richard Korman

November 20, 2019

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The seminars covered hardening insurance policy terms and new ideas about mass timber and marijuana.

Autodesk Cloud Offering Combines Construction Products

Jeff Yoders

November 20, 2019

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Autodesk announced a new integration of several of its design and construction management software tools Nov. 18 at its Connect & Construct trade show in Las Vegas.

United Rentals’ Total Control and Innovation Conference

United Rentals Pushes Big Data Benefits at User Meet-Up

Jeff Rubenstone

November 20, 2019

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Looking to capitalize on the vast stores of equipment performance data it has captured from its massive rental fleet, United Rentals announced a broad expansion of its Total Control fleet-management system and is hinting at major advances yet to come with Big Data and fully connected jobsites.

Jeff Rubenstone

November 20, 2019

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When making financial decisions, many contractors are wary of loading up yet another analytics dashboard to throw numbers at them.

Tricky Takedown of Tower Cranes Readied Collapsed New Orleans Hotel for Demolition

Jeff Rubenstone

November 20, 2019

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When the under-construction Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans partially collapsed on Oct. 12, the initial response was one of search and rescue, as well as a dramatic effort to secure the site that led to the controlled demolition of two tower cranes.

Aileen Cho

November 20, 2019

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Traditional infrastructure solutions are changing due to disruptive technologies, and traditional engineering and construction firms must adapt accordingly.

Pam Hunter McFarland

November 20, 2019

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A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office paints a dire picture of the potential impact of climate change on Superfund sites across the U.S. and concludes the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is not doing enough to manage these risks and their potential impact on the environment and public health.

One Step Closer to Cleaner Water in Florida

New Storage Reservoir will Take Polluted Water

Thomas F. Armistead

November 19, 2019

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$1.25 million contract awarded for clearing and demucking.

Mary B. Powers

November 20, 2019

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PennEast case could change interpretations of eminent domain if it joins a pipeline decision already under high court review.

Offshore Wind Builder Takes on 460-MW Solar Farm in Texas

November 20, 2019

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Danish giant Orsted to build near Permian Basin oil and gas facilities

Settlement Will Close 780-MW Illinois Coal Plant by End of 2022

November 20, 2019

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Vistra Energy will provide $8.6 million for worker job training and clean energy transition

Beleaguered D.C. Beltway Bridge Gets Bistate Boost

November 20, 2019

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Maryland and Virginia will fund rebuild of Potomac River crossing in possible P3 deal

Two Motorists Killed as Suspension Bridge Collapses in France

November 20, 2019

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An overweight vehicle is thought to have caused the collapse early on Nov. 18 of a roughly 150-meter-long steelwork suspension bridge in Mirepoix-sur-Tarn, a French village 30 km northeast of Toulouse.

Water Infrastructure

Supreme Court Delves Into Scope of Clean Water Act Permits

Tom Ichniowski

November 6, 2019

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Case centers on whether pollution moving through groundwater should require "point source" permit.

Product Snapshot: Waterproofing Treatment and Work Light

November 20, 2019

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The Kemperol 1K-LF Flashing is a low-odor waterproofing treatment that adheres to most roofing materials, including single-ply membrane systems, without the need of a primer.

Pulse: Project News for the Week of November 25, 2019

November 20, 2019

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El Dorado Holdings is planning to build Villages at Vigneto, a 12,500-acre master-planned community along State Route 90 near Benson, in Cochise County.

Industry Leads for the Week of November 25, 2019

November 20, 2019

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Benjamin Moore & Co. is planning to expand its paint manufacturing plant in the Pell City Industrial Park in Pell City.

Improving the Grid Could Prevent Fires

November 20, 2019

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After the latest distressing round of California wildfires and blackouts, more needs to be done to improve, not just rebuild, the aged power grid now recognized as causing some of the fires.

Construction Economics for November 25, 2019

November 20, 2019

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ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

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Public Sector Work Will Lead Market in 2020, Industry Economists Say

FHWA Proposes Major Rewrite of Bridge Inspection Regulation

Nonfatal Construction Injuries Edge Up but Injury Rate Declines

Groups Aim to Widen Access to Safe Equipment for Women

Final Collapse Report Details Miami Bridge Team's Failures

Mortenson Construction's M.A. "Mort" Mortenson is Dead at 82

Structural Engineer Nancy Hamilton, 60, Known for Leading Complex Aviation Projects

Technology and Planning Aim At Limiting Weather Losses

Autodesk Cloud Offering Combines Construction Products

United Rentals Pushes Big Data Benefits at User Meet-Up

Virtual Assistant Offers Plain-Language Project Advice

Tricky Takedown of Tower Cranes Readied Collapsed New Orleans Hotel for Demolition

Parsons Reveals Candidates For Smart Intersection Prize

GAO Finds Superfund Sites Vulnerable to Climate Change

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One Step Closer to Cleaner Water in Florida

Gas Pipeline Pushes Its Land Seizure Challenge to U.S. Supreme Court

Offshore Wind Builder Takes on 460-MW Solar Farm in Texas

Settlement Will Close 780-MW Illinois Coal Plant by End of 2022

Beleaguered D.C. Beltway Bridge Gets Bistate Boost

Two Motorists Killed as Suspension Bridge Collapses in France

Supreme Court Delves Into Scope of Clean Water Act Permits

Product Snapshot: Waterproofing Treatment and Work Light

Pulse: Project News for the Week of November 25, 2019

Industry Leads for the Week of November 25, 2019

Improving the Grid Could Prevent Fires

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