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Canada High Court OK of Contract 'Reprisal Clauses' Upsets Industry

Scott Van Voorhis

January 21, 2020

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Groups say public sector "blacklisting" of bidders involved in project pay disputes hurts small firms.

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.

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Robert Bradshaw: Helped Eliminate 'EMR Abuse" in Contractor Prequalification in Virginia

Jim Parsons

January 16, 2020

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Led the effort by independent insurance agents in Virginia for a law to end workers’ compensation EMR abuse

ENR 2019 Top 25 Newsmakers

Jim Tymon: AASHTO Leader Coordinated Push to Repeal Looming Highway Funds Cut

Tom Ichniowski

January 16, 2020

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Executive Director of AASHTO coordinated successful drive to repeal threatened $7.6-billion cut in highway funds

Boston Mayor Unveils $500M Plan for Affordable Housing

January 15, 2020

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Mayor Marty Walsh (D) announced on Jan. 7 an unprecedented investment over five years for affordable housing, including a new business and foundation investment fund.

Plan Revealed for $2.3B Cleanup of NY's Indian Point Nuclear Plant

Mary B. Powers

January 15, 2020

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Holtec, which aims to secure the plant license, may barge plant components on Hudson River, it said in NRC filing.

Southern Courts OK Milcon Funds for Border Walls and Private Land Barrier

Mary B. Powers

January 15, 2020

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President Donald Trump gained some ground in his border wall fight and now seeks to divert more milcon billions in 2020, but other courts have rejected the approach.

Mary B. Powers

January 15, 2020

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PennEast and Atlantic Coast pipe projects await government rulings on whether they will proceed

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.

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?

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Canada High Court OK of Contract 'Reprisal Clauses' Upsets Industry

Rhode Island Commits to 100% Renewables Power by 2030

Spellmon Nominated to Be Next Chief of Corps of Engineers

Robert Bradshaw: Helped Eliminate 'EMR Abuse" in Contractor Prequalification in Virginia

Jim Tymon: AASHTO Leader Coordinated Push to Repeal Looming Highway Funds Cut

Boston Mayor Unveils $500M Plan for Affordable Housing

Plan Revealed for $2.3B Cleanup of NY's Indian Point Nuclear Plant

Southern Courts OK Milcon Funds for Border Walls and Private Land Barrier

Two Controversial Pipelines Face New Project Risks

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

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