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Focusing on post-quake reconstruction in Chile
The country’s strict building codes saved modern buildings and countless lives; infrastructure and older structures made of adobe must be re-built
Edna May Gold Mine construction ahead of schedule in Australia
Catalpa Resources' Managing Director Bruce McFadzean confirms first gold pour will take place in May
Crossrail budget sought by London Assembly
Clarification and transparency asked of how funds for the UK’s largest civil engineering project will be spent
Fluor gets $500m mining expansion contract
BHP Billiton approves joint venture project in Western Australia involving Fluor and Sinclair Knight Merz
Obama unveils nuclear plant building plan
Energy Department’s $8.3b loan will fund construction of the nation’s first new plant in nearly 30 years at Georgia site
Parsons bridge project wins 2009 Excellence Award
American Segmental Bridge Institute honors Parsons for its Maroon Creek Bridge replacement project for the Colorado DOT
Cross-border cooperation renewed
With softening of ‘Buy American’ clause, Canadian firms are now able to bid on US stimulus projects
NYC site for Global Construction Summit in April
McGraw-Hill Construction will host senior industry leaders and industry professionals from around the world to discuss the state of the industry
Weak US commercial construction impacts industrials
With 2010 forecast as another down year, the domino effect touches manufacturers from machinery to electrical systems
Toromont Industries takeover of Enerflex complete
Toromont now owns 96 percent of Enerflex after purchasing 11.9 million shares for $315.6m
Tetra Tech, Inc. wins military remediation services contract
Company is one of seven involved in $965 million project for clean-up of unexploded munitions at U.S. Army facility in Huntsville, AL
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February’s Winter Olympics in Vancouver, B.C. are destined to take a place in history as an innovator in social and economic sustainability
Construction under way at Pascua-Lama mining project
Canada’s Barrick Gold Corporation receives final permits to move forward with $3b bi-national project straddling the border of Chile and Argentina
Tapei 101 desires new distinction
No longer the world’s tallest, this behemoth will seek certification as the world’s tallest green building
Burj Dubai opens today
Emirate of Dubai can now lay claim to the world’s tallest tower, an engineering marvel and potential financial disaster
General Electric misses on UAE nuclear plant construction
France’s Areva also bypassed as reports indicate a South Korean Consortium is likely to be awarded the first nuclear power program in the Middle East
Southern Hemisphere’s largest wind farm in doubt
Construction of AGL Energy’s $800m Macarthur wind farm in Australia threatened by collapse in price of renewable energy certificates. Three-year project was expected to create 500 jobs
Specialty contractor Primoris Services Corporation acquires James Construction Group L.L.C
Primoris Services Corporation has completed the acquisition and will add two new Class C directors…
More than 500 building projects stalled in NYC
Residential construction hardest hit with nearly half of the 515 stoppages located in Brooklyn neighborhoods such as Williamsburg and Greenpoint
‘Imagine a building like a tree’
Kevin Burke of McDonough + Partners explains how the breathtaking LEED Platinum Bernheim Arboretum Visitors Center was designed using the ‘Cradle to Cradle’ concept developed by William McDonough and Dr. Michael Braungart
CB&I, Clough LNG joint venture gets green light
Companies will execute $1b contract for construction of gas conditioning plant, infrastructure at the Esso Highlands Ltd. Papua New Guinea liquefied natural gas project
Construction begins on Australia’s $43b Gorgon gas project
Executives from Chevron, Shell and ExxonMobil present at ceremonial groundbreaking for unprecedented venture projected to be a pillar of Australia’s economy for the next 40 years
Construction project complete at Michigan’s Van Andel Institute
Hunt Construction Group and Owen-Ames-Kimball collaborated on two-year expansion that will triple institute’s research space and expand its global reach
Africa’s infrastructure requires massive investment
Study of 24 countries reveals an additional $31 billion per year and extensive government investment, construction and maintenance will be needed to modernize systems across the board
Construction of Qatar-Bahrain Friendship Bridge to start
The world’s longest bridge, a 40km marvel that will cost an estimated US $3b to build, will cross the Persian Gulf and link Qatar’s west coast with Bahrain’s east coast
Fullmer Construction strikes LEED Gold
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) certifies Fullmer’s Global Access Lot 1 in Victorville, CA as the world’s largest ‘green’ speculative industrial building
UK giant Balfour Beatty plc acquires Texas firm
Balfour Beatty continues US expansion with $25m purchase of SpawMaxwell, the largest interior construction contractor in The Lone Star State
UK plans construction of 10 nuclear plants
Prime Minister Gordon Brown targets 2018 for the first plant to come online as Britain joins the world push to generate more energy while reducing carbon emissions
Commercial construction going bust in Las Vegas
Upon completion of the $8.5 billion CityCenter casino development in December, analysts predict there won’t be a major casino project on the Las Vegas Strip for another decade
Global construction of mega-buildings slows down
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat reports that construction of 50 skyscrapers around the world, from Chicago to Dubai, has been put on hold following completion of foundation work
Olympic deal to benefit UK construction firms
Construction companies with experience building venues for London’s 2012 Summer Olympic Games will have an inside track for landing work at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro
Drake & Scull International reports strong 3Q earnings
Based in Dubai, Drake & Scull International specializes in mechanical, engineering and plumbing businesses. The company’s net profits increased nearly 50 percent over same reporting period from 2008
Federal projects boosting D.C. area construction
Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s 14-story tower at its Bethesda, MD campus one of numerous projects in the works as government agencies expand
Winter Olympic venue wins top award
Vancouver 2010’s Richmond Olympic Oval named winner of 2009 Award for Sports or Leisure Structures for innovative use of waste wood products in roof design
US public works construction expected to grow
While the commercial and residential construction sectors continue to lag, McGraw-Hill Construction reports an influx of stimulus money will boost infrastructure work throughout 2010
BAA Airports Ltd. to sell Gatwick Airport for £1.5bn
Planned upgrades and modernization of London facility by new owner Global Infrastructure Partners should be a boost for the region's construction industry
Institutional construction heating up in Canada
Manitoba leading the way with major projects such as the Western Manitoba Cancer Centre yielding to a 161 percent jump over 2008 levels
AGC supports clean-diesel equipment initiative
Associated General Contractors of America join forces with Clean Air Task Force in push to allow states to mandate use of environmentally friendly machinery for federal highway projects
Sisk UK wins £39m Pembrokeshire power station deal
John Sisk & Son Ltd (Sisk) Major Projects Division secures significant contract on the new gas-fired power station commissioned by RWE npower...
NCCER earns Quality Education Provider status
American Council for Construction Education recognizes National Center for Construction Education and Research and its affiliated academies for maintaining rigorous training standards
SGS Poland has tradition of representation
SGS provided owner’s representative services for RWE as it established its first wind farm in Poland, consisting of 18 wind turbines
Populous unveils 2014 Winter Olympic Stadium design
Sochi, Russia venue conceived by firm formerly known as HOK Sport will be sheathed in exterior crystalline skin
Basil Read will acquire TWP Holdings
Basil Read, one of South Africa’s leading construction companies, to purchase top engineering and contracting firm TWP Holdings in deal involving cash and shares
Balfour Beatty unveils plan to buy Parsons Brinckerhoff
Shareholders from both companies must approve $626m deal that would see UK construction giant add venerable NYC engineering firm to its growing stable of companies
The building does what?
Hotel Marmar Antalya in Turkey features the world’s largest flotation device – a rotating 24-room cylindrical tower supported by water
Mandurah Entrance Road contract awarded to Southern Gateway Alliance
Leighton Contractors, two others join forces on $115m project that will connect Mandurah road networks to the New Perth Bunbury Highway
Dallas welcomes a new era in transportation
The official opening of the $1.8b Green Line expansion today signals four years of work that will add 62 stations and 90 miles of new track
Big lift for South Africa’s Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project
Precision bridge deck placement work by SSI Engineers and Environmental Consultants allows N1 Highway to remain open during construction
Report: Federal stimulus has yet to help nonresidential construction
Quarterly report from FMI Corp. indicates little change; chances of a significant rally anytime soon seem unlikely
Five to bid on Network Rail’s £120m National Centre
Work on 440,000sf project in Milton Keynes is scheduled to begin in August, 2010
Alberta Clipper pipeline construction under way
Cross-border project will increase transport capacity from the oil tar sands region of Alberta into US by 19 million gallons per day.
Focus on new talent reaps rewards for Australia’s AE Smith
Young gun Imran Khan takes out peak industry award presented by the Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors Association of Australia
Carillion awarded £200m Rochdale BSF deal
Carillion beat Galliford Try to the £200 million Rochdale Building Schools for the Future contract
Ultra Thin Friction Course considered as runway option for RSA airport
SSI joins forces with Netherlands Airport Consultants to examine alternative materials designed to improve safety and reduce wear and maintenance
CESA presents 2009 Engineering Excellence awards
Gala celebrates innovation, quality, outstanding workmanship and professionalism of South Africa's firms
Interserve consortium closes £280 million Sandwell BSF deal
Interserve led consortium Environments for Learning has closed the Sandwell Building Schools for the Future scheme worth more than £280 million.
London Underground re-tenders Metronet’s giant signaling job
London Underground issues an invitation to tender for the signaling program on its subsurface lines that was originally placed by now defunct Metronet
Bohlweki-SSI in oversight role on Gautrain Project
Bohlweki-SSI’s current role as Environmental Manage Independent Environmental Control Team on this project is to independently monitor and audit implementation of the Gautrain project’s EMP.
Lobbying for high-speed rail funding begins
Pre-applications totaling $102.5 billion are received from 40 states; only $8 in stimulus money available
Obama’s rail dream
The President has $8b to spend on improving America’s crumbling rail network, but will the plan really quench the nation’s thirst for foreign oil?
Making it in a man’s world
With the building industry often complaining of a lack of new talent being developed, women are stepping in to fill the construction skills gap
SSI makes headway on R300 upgrade in the Cape
Project will increase capacity of a 14km section of the R300 highway between the Swartklip and the Stellenberg interchanges near the eastern boundary of the City of Cape Town’s metropolitan area
Barr wins £58m contract to build Olympic Basketball Arena
Glasgow firm regarded as the UK’s leading builder of sports stadia will own venue and rent it to the Olympic Delivery Authority
July issue of Construction Digital now online
This month’s issue examines the role of women in construction, President Obama’s high-speed rail plan, and the future of green building
Recovery Act funds Tennessee health center improvements
More than $16m in funds will be spent on new construction, expansion of existing clinics, and equipment purchases across the state
SSE plans new UK hydroelectric plants
Scottish and Southern Energy proposal calls for two pumped storage facilities in the Great Glen
Massachusetts bill would seek ban of Big Dig contractors from stimulus jobs
Lawmakers expected to seek compromise on amendment that could jeopardize federal stimulus money for infrastructure projects
UK train operators call for widespread expansion
Record numbers of passengers, growing demand could see new facilities as well as the reuse of lines, stations closed in the 1960s
Mexico’s CEMEX reaches agreement to sell Australian operations
Holcim Group’s A$2 billion purchase would include 348 facilities across Australia and CEMEX’s 25 percent stake in Cement Australia
Basil Read to buy group of construction firms for R345m
Acquisition of three companies will add resources and management skills while complementing the building division
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Georgia water projects get $144m in stimulus funds
Long overdue infrastructure improvements will be considered from more than 16,000 applicants
Stimulus aid has Colorado projects up and running
American Recovery & Reinvestment Act money being put to work at the local, state and federal levels
Three named for £220m Derby BSF deal
Balfour Beatty, Galliford Try and VINCI Education will compete for project involving 14 schools
Allegheny Mountain Tunnels could be rehabbed – or eliminated
Plan put forth more than a decade ago to eliminate tunnels and re-route traffic through a notch carved into the mountain is back before Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
Ten tips for an imploding global economy
The world’s premier developer shares his advice for staying informed and moving forward in these tough financial timess
New highway to connect East Africa
Major infrastructure initiative is part of overall program viewed as crucial to Kenya’s economic growth
Building the Olympic dream in London
Amid the doom and gloom of worldwide recession and rising unemployment, it’s heartening to witness the progress in the construction of sports venues at London’s Olympic Park in preparation for the Summer Games of 2012.
Network of high-speed trains could change US travel
President’s plan would target densely-populated regions such as the Midwest, California and Florida for short-range high-speed service such as Amtrak’s Boston-to-NYC Acela train
CECA reports slowdown in UK downturn
The latest Civil Engineering Contractors Association workload trends survey has revealed that the industry downturn slowed in the first quarter of 2009
US House approves school modernization bill
The $6.4 billion in proposed funding would be used for the construction of new energy-efficient buildings and retrofit of existing structures
UK government will fund development of Olympic Athletes Village
With a £300 million shortfall looming, the government will step in to cover costs without sourcing private funding
Testing facility for wind turbine blades to be built in Massachusetts
State gets $25 million in federal stimulus money for construction of facility in Charlestown that will test blades of up to 300 feet in length
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With summer approaching, it seems only appropriate to take an in-depth look at the building of an Olympic Dream in London as the city prepares for the Summer Games of 2012
Canada, US join forces on CO2 capture and storage
Saskatchewan, Montana will collaborate on construction of plant that will capture and store greenhouse gas emissions resulting from coal-fired power generation
Utah Department of Transportation pauses road to protect birds
UDOT will delay a portion of a $250 million Pioneer Crossing project to protect a pair of nesting red-tailed hawks.
Vancouver’s construction industry on the upswing
Report shows healthy increase in both total building permits and non-residential permits issued in Lower Mainland-Southwest region
UK Government reveals revised prison plans
Massive Titan jail scheme scrapped in favor of smaller 1,500-place facilities said to be more cost effective and better suited for rehabilitation of prisoners
South Africa construction gets a boot from World Cup 2010
Structural steel specialist Omni Struct Nkosi is leading the effort. The company is involved in servicing five of the 10 new stadiums being built for the tournament
Construction booming in Austin
There’s plenty of work but downtown traffic congestion is an unfamiliar by-product
China is one bright spot for US companies
China has the world’s third largest economy and its aggressive stimulus program is fueling a rapid recovery from the global recession. That’s good news for struggling US companies
Civil Engineering Group V J Donegan thrives under controlled growth
With a roster of clients on its docket that includes Scottish Power and United Utilities, company has grown steadily since 1992
North Charleston port work provides local stimulus
More than 400 long-term construction jobs will be created by 15-month project
Sunday Times UK Top 100: 26 construction firms named
The annual Sunday Times PricewaterhouseCoopers profit track top 100 has named 26 property and construction firms.
Max Planck Florida Institute construction management team selected
The Weitz Company and DPR Construction will collaborate on research facility that will focus on bioimaging
Saint Rose’s $4.1m renovation project begins in May
Albany College will convert former music building into Center for Communications and Interactive Media
MasonryArts, Inc. remains true to traditional methods
Alabama company has a rich history and reputation for artistry stretching back three generations. Its work at The Pentagon prevented further catastrophic damage during 9/11 attacks.
Reed Construction Data: Building starts drop, civil works rise
With construction firms scrambling for work, state and local governments are stretching stimulus dollars as bids come in lower than anticipated
In Qatar, construction industry is beating recession
A new report has found that Qatar is avoiding the Middle East slowdown with only one major project cancelled in 2008
Stimulus money to fund clean water projects in Maine
Gov. John Baldacci expects construction sector to benefit from projects in 61 communities across the state
Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners approves port expansion
Work on the $750 million project to merge two aging terminals could start as early as December and will create an estimated 14,000 jobs
Green-specific contractors insurance program launched
Offering from ACE USA designed to cover contractor and sub-contractor environmental and pollution-related exposures
London Summer Games offered £225m construction loan
Organizers had hoped private sector would pick up £1bn tab for the 3,000-home Olympic Village
UK firm discovers World War II relic
Demolition crew from Connell Brothers Ltd. uncovers two-person air-raid shelter on Rochdale site
Permission secured for Chobham Academy campus within Olympic Village
When the 2012 Summer Games conclude, new school will provide state-of-the-art facilities for students and community alike
New Orleans continues to rebuild despite recession
The continuing return of pre-Katrina residents to The Crescent City has created an ongoing demand for construction. The state received $34.5 billion in rebuilding aid following the hurricane and $3.8 billion in stimulus money is on the way.
US engineering giant Bechtel gets UK’s Crossrail contract
The 118-kilometer link across southeast England will create up to 14,000 jobs and is targeted for 2017 completion
Auburn Constructors delivers water plant solutions
With its track record for quality work, Auburn Constructors has emerged as an innovative leader in the construction of water/wastewater treatment plants and water/wastewater pumping facilities
New council boosts use of building information modeling (BIM)
The mission of the Canada BIM Council will be to promote best practices in the industry-wide implementation of the technology
Swedish firm ABB to link Irish grid to UK
Long-term construction project will allow Ireland to export power to and import power from Britain
Nuclear power – what was old is new again
With as many as many as 26 new reactors in the planning stages, the construction industry could receive a much-needed long-term shot in the arm
Olympic construction boosts London job prospects
Bucking Group Contracting appointed to build 2012 Summer Olympics handball arena; work is under way at the Velodrome
National Building Museum to honor green pioneers
S. Richard Fedrizzi and the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) named as first of museum's 'Visionaries in Sustainability' Award recipients
Luck Brothers/Luck Builders share a single focus
Brothers Jeff and Ted Luck have elevated both components of the family business to the status of preferred contractor in northern New York
Pittsburgh Penguins seek LEED Gold status for new arena
Consol Energy Arena will be first US sporting venue to achieve lofty Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold status
Energy Department aid for solar firm a first
Thousands of construction jobs would be created by $535m award to Solyndra, Inc
GO Transit goes green with Toronto’s first LEED transit building
Designed to Leadership in Energy and Environmental (LEED) standards, the GO Transit facility will save more than 40 percent over standard energy costs
Northeast Engineers acquiring Rhode Island Wind
New company will operate as Sustainable Global Energy when providing alternative-energy development services
Indiana paces US in new construction starts
Duke Energy Corporation leads the way as 10 major industrial projects totaling $4.7b are set to begin
Baker Roofing provides quality solutions across the Southeast
Executive Vice President John Matthews says Baker Roofing has achieved success by remaining nimble and progressive
Summit Construction Co., Inc. excels in health care field
Executive Vice President Larry Fleck tells Exec Digital that know-how and experience are the keys to this Indianapolis contractor’s success
The Confederation Bridge: Canada’s top infrastructure project
The Confederation Bridge, linking Prince Edward Island and mainland New Brunswick, has been recognized by the International Right of Way Association
Stansted Airport expansion to move forward
The High Court in London rules against protestors trying to stop plan to increase capacity at Stansted Airport
At Buro Happold Innovative design drives global engineering
International multi-disciplinary engineering consultant Buro Happold is well equipped to weather the recession
Global firms battle for slice of UK nuclear pie
As the UK prepares to replace its aging nuclear infrastructure it’s home grown contractors may miss out on the most lucrative deals.
Proposed wind farm would bring jobs to Washington
Reports say a proposed wind farm northwest of Ellensburg, WA would contribute $17.3 million to the local economy during its construction.
VP Joe Biden: Stimulus aimed at boosting union jobs
Solidarity between Democrats and organized labor evident in speech to AFL-CIO Executive Committee
UK embassy won't move to offices of company behind West Bank construction
After much political debate and public pressure, the British Embassy in Tel Aviv won't lease from company involved in three West Bank projects
President Obama hails start of new highway construction
President Barack Obama says states can begin using their share of the $28 billion road-building investment immediately
Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour wants more construction money
Barbour disappointed with $240 million ticketed for rebuilding the state's infrastructure
Yale curtailing construction projects
Yale University will delay a number of planned construction projects as part of $37 million in recession-related cuts.
UK firm gets Canadian hospital expansion
Carillion is set to build and finance CAD $258.5 million expansion of the Royal Victoria Hospital in Ontario
If Harvard can't build, who can?
Harvard University's expansion across the Charles River into Allston has been put on hold due a projected dramatic 30 percent decrease in the institution’s endowment,
Missouri bridge project first to use stimulus money
Within minutes after President Barack Obama signed the stimulus package into law Tuesday, work began on a Missouri bridge.
Cat moving forward with new plant
Caterpillar will move forward with new plant construction in the southern U.S.
US highway construction moving – for now
Despite the collapse of state bond funding, work on three major freeway projects in San Diego County will continue.
WS Atkins sticks to guidance but cuts over 900 jobs
WS Atkins, Britain's largest engineering consultancy, maintained its full-year view after a good third quarter but said it was cutting jobs in response to weakness in its British and Middle Eastern markets.
LandSecs sells Trillium for 750 million pounds
Land Securities Group is to sell its Trillium outsourcing unit for 750 million pounds, streamlining its business and bolstering its balance sheet amid miseries in the property market.
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