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Finance

Who May Feel Financial Pain Inflicted by Katerra's Bankruptcy

Where did the promise of innovation go wrong?

Richard Korman

June 10, 2021

One Comment

Unpaid trade creditors, obligations to sureties and speculation about what went wrong with the fast-moving startup.

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Katerra Files for Bankruptcy, Seeks to Reorganize US Operations

Jeff Rubenstone

June 7, 2021

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The company cites project losses among the causes of its financial trouble.

Biden Infrastructure Plan

Viewpoint: Construction Needs a Big Voice in the White House

Norman F. Anderson

June 5, 2021

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Biden's Go Big infrastructure initiative is the right idea, but three months into the process, it is leaking political capital at a mortal pace. The infrastructure community must be at the table to maintain focus and breathe life into this critical effort.

Materials Inflation

Summer Bummer Shaping Up as Homebuilders Face Sky-High Lumber Prices

Richard Korman Stephanie Loder

Scott Van Voorhis

June 3, 2021

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Builders, contractors and distributors ponder what’s behind shocking price increases.

Jobsite Fatality

Construction Worker Killed on SR 520 Highway Site in Seattle

Tim Newcomb

June 3, 2021

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Worker, whose identity and jobsite role were not disclosed, died on State Route 520 Montlake Phase project after being pinned between a semi-truck flatbed and an 11,000-lb steel beam.

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As Katerra Reportedly Shuts Down, Scramble Ensues Among Team Members, Clients

Jeff Rubenstone

June 2, 2021

No Comments

The vertically integrated construction startup that sought to bring the myriad aspects of design, manufacturing and construction under one roof, is set to stop operations, according to media reports.

Engineer board fights drone survey photographer

Construction Technology

State Engineering Boards Target Drone Photographers For Unlicensed Survey Work

Scott Van Voorhis

June 1, 2021

One Comment

Where is the line between land surveying and photography services?

City Facing Over $5M in Street, Utility Repairs Around New Orleans Hard Rock Site

Autumn Cafiero Giusti

June 1, 2021

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The City of New Orleans is facing a multimillion-dollar series of infrastructure repairs to fix damages that resulted from the fatal collapse of the hotel and its subsequent demolition.

Energy Transition

Court, Investors, Biden Push Energy Firms Harder to Address Climate Change

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin

May 30, 2021

No Comments

Back-to-back May actions by Dutch judges and oil major shareholders focus pressure to accelerate CO2 cuts as White House orders more business and government disclosure of climate-linked financial risks.

Rail Infrastructure

Feds Green Light $11.6B Hudson River Tunnel Project With Record of Decision

Stephanie Loder

May 29, 2021

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The long-stalled critical Northeast Corridor rail link replacement and upgrade between New Jersey and New York City can now seek federal funds.

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Leveraging Technology to Improve the Care and Management of Injured Workers

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Who May Feel Financial Pain Inflicted by Katerra's Bankruptcy

Katerra Files for Bankruptcy, Seeks to Reorganize US Operations

Viewpoint: Construction Needs a Big Voice in the White House

Summer Bummer Shaping Up as Homebuilders Face Sky-High Lumber Prices

Construction Worker Killed on SR 520 Highway Site in Seattle

As Katerra Reportedly Shuts Down, Scramble Ensues Among Team Members, Clients

State Engineering Boards Target Drone Photographers For Unlicensed Survey Work

City Facing Over $5M in Street, Utility Repairs Around New Orleans Hard Rock Site

Court, Investors, Biden Push Energy Firms Harder to Address Climate Change

Feds Green Light $11.6B Hudson River Tunnel Project With Record of Decision

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Maintaining Safety and Efficiency on Site in Uncertain Times

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Leveraging Technology to Improve the Care and Management of Injured Workers

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