Companies Engineering and construction firm mergers and acquisitions; corporate branding; lists of top engineering and construction firms in the US and abroad with market analyses; company profiles, key executive and C-suite changes and growth strategy; large contract awards//www.phoneitt.com/rss/120-companies en-us FERC Gets Tougher on Natural Gas Pipeline Pollution Violators 能量转移哦io line faces $40M federal fine for fuel dumped in drill mud, and Cheniere Oklahoma line could be penalized for construction debris left on private land; commissioners debate more rigorous agency scrutiny of environmental and climate change impacts in project approvals. //www.phoneitt.com/articles/53300 Sun, 19 Dec 2021 14:22:00 -0500//www.phoneitt.com/articles/53300-ferc-gets-tougher-on-natural-gas-pipeline-pollution-violators Editorial: Risk Variables Multiply in 2021 and 2022

Industry reels from another year with a perplexing array of uncertainties.

 

//www.phoneitt.com/articles/53287 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0500//www.phoneitt.com/articles/53287-editorial-risk-variables-multiply-in-2021-and-2022 What's ahead in 2022.jpg
GM Ramps Up To Expand Billions in US Battery and Supply Chain Production Lansing, Mich., approved new tax breaks to attract a $2.5B announced factory, while other key facilities are under way in Ohio, Tennessee and elsewhere as part of a $35B U.S. electric vehicle investment by 2025. //www.phoneitt.com/articles/53247 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 18:27:00 -0500//www.phoneitt.com/articles/53247-gm-ramps-up-to-expand-billions-in-us-battery-and-supply-chain-production Advanced Nuclear Power Developer NuScale Strikes Deal To Go Public rubind@enr.com (Debra K. Rubin) The firm is valued at $1.9B in link with NASDAQ-traded investor, but Fluor stays a majority stakeholder and exclusive engineer-builder of planned small reactors for global clients. //www.phoneitt.com/articles/53237 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 11:12:00 -0500//www.phoneitt.com/articles/53237-advanced-nuclear-power-developer-nuscale-strikes-deal-to-go-public Bechtel Gains Role on $8.5B Toronto Rail, But Major Contracts Still Loom Contractor is tapped as "delivery partner" for 9.7-mile rapid transit line, but officials are vague as to when two major construction contracts will be awarded next year, and a third bid. //www.phoneitt.com/articles/53234 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 18:45:00 -0500//www.phoneitt.com/articles/53234-bechtel-gains-role-on-85b-toronto-rail-but-major-contracts-still-loom Suffolk Tech Accelerator Boosts Construction Startups jriceenr@gmail.com (Justin Rice)

The venture capital and technology investment arm of Boston-based contractor and real estate firm Suffolk started a startup accelerator to bring construction technology companies together to expand their networks and raise funding.

//www.phoneitt.com/articles/53231 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:29:00 -0500//www.phoneitt.com/articles/53231-suffolk-tech-accelerator-boosts-construction-startups Suffolk Demo Day Suffolk Technologies hosted its second annual Boost Demo Day, concluding a six-week program that supports tech startups focused on addressing industry challenges. The venture capital and technology investment arm of Boston-based contractor and real estate firm Suffolk started the startup accelerator to bring construction technology companies together to expand their networks and raise funding. Photo Courtesy of Suffolk
CEO Shift Announced at Major UK Builder Laing O’Rourke rubind@enr.com (Debra K. Rubin) 45-year veteran CEO Ray O'Rourke would step down by September, replaced by Seamus French, a mining giant top exec who joins the London contractor as managing director in January. //www.phoneitt.com/articles/53201 星期四,2021年12月09 15:39:00 -0500https://www.新利18备用enr.com/articles/53201-ceo-shift-announced-at-major-uk-builder-laing-orourke ENR Executive News Would Dramatically Higher OSHA Penalties Make Workers Safer?

The Build Back Better bill has safety measures that would drive top fines way up.

//www.phoneitt.com/articles/53199 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 13:46:00 -0500//www.phoneitt.com/articles/53199-would-dramatically-higher-osha-penalties-make-workers-safer Upstate-New-York-roof-insulation-copy_ENRready900.jpg Work on roofs, such as this project in upstate New York, are sometimes scrutinized by OSHA for any possible fall-protection violations, the most common type of construction citation. The biggest fines are often against homebuilders or roofing contractors that OSHA considers repeat violators. Photo: Richard Korman for ENR
Toyota Will Build $1.3B Battery Plant in North Carolina, Its First in the US Investment will support Japan-based giant's 14 North American auto plants and comes as electric utilities push expansion of EV charging infrastructure //www.phoneitt.com/articles/53160 Tue, 07 Dec 2021 18:22:00 -0500//www.phoneitt.com/articles/53160-toyota-will-build-13b-battery-plant-in-north-carolina-its-first-in-the-us Related Companies Partners on $366M of NYCHA Renovations

New York City Housing Authority tenant associations picked Related Companies and Essence Development for renovations and building management through a PACT conversion.

//www.phoneitt.com/articles/53143 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 18:00:00 -0500//www.phoneitt.com/articles/53143-related-companies-partners-on-366m-nycha-renovations
US Energy Dept. Awards Latest Nuclear Complex Megacontract Fluor-led team gains performance-based award to manage construction and operations at DOE Oak Ridge, Tenn. and Texas-based Pantex complexes valued at up to $2.8B annually for a possible 10 years. //www.phoneitt.com/articles/53123 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 19:16:00 -0500//www.phoneitt.com/articles/53123-us-energy-dept-awards-latest-nuclear-complex-megacontract Kentucky Court Halts Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate in Three States rubind@enr.com (Debra K. Rubin)

Dec. 3 ruling in conservative court supports claim of unclear government authority, halting order only in Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee; separately, Cincinnati court declines government request to accelerate appeal of halt to OSHA vaccine rule for large private employers, and NYC orders new mandate for all businesses.

//www.phoneitt.com/articles/53120 Tue, 30 Nov 2021 15:34:00 -0500//www.phoneitt.com/articles/53120-kentucky-court-halts-federal-contractor-vaccine-mandate-in-three-states
$1B Maine Hydropower Project Halted After Governor’s Plea Utility stops construction following Nov. 2 voter rejection of the transmission corridor, but awaits a court ruling to enjoin the vote. A state agency on Nov. 23 suspended a project environmental permit that also halts work. //www.phoneitt.com/articles/53109 Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:34:00 -0500//www.phoneitt.com/articles/53109-1b-maine-hydropower-project-halted-after-governors-plea Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Wins $92M Contract for Houston Ship Channel Dredging

The project will widen part of the channel from 530 ft to 700 ft and take dredged material to create an island bird habitat.

//www.phoneitt.com/articles/53108 Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:00:00 -0500//www.phoneitt.com/articles/53108-great-lakes-dredge-dock-wins-92m-contract-for-houston-ship-channel-dredging
Court Punts on AECOM Former Unit Whistleblower Suit Appellate judges said lower court must reconsider whether former employee's fraud claims on $1.9B Army contract were 'material' under the US False Claims Act against the unit, which was sold in 2020. //www.phoneitt.com/articles/53096 Mon, 22 Nov 2021 19:25:00 -0500//www.phoneitt.com/articles/53096-court-punts-on-aecom-former-unit-whistleblower-suit $4B Advanced Nuclear Power Plant Set for Former Wyo. Coal Site

Bechtel will lead EPC work on a 345-MW reactor at Kemmerer site for Bill Gates-founded firm TerraPower; Southern Co. also announces demonstration project with the developer in Idaho.

//www.phoneitt.com/articles/53069 Sat, 20 Nov 2021 14:27:00 -0500//www.phoneitt.com/articles/53069-4b-advanced-nuclear-power-plant-set-for-former-wyo-coal-site
Bechtel, Nautilus Team To Build Unique Floating Data Centers The companies say the facilities use less energy and water than conventional data centers.

//www.phoneitt.com/articles/53061 Fri, 19 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -0500//www.phoneitt.com/articles/53061-bechtel-nautilus-team-to-build-unique-floating-data-centers
New Research Alliance Questions Accepted Construction Safety Wisdom kormanr@enr.com (Richard Korman)

Construction Safety Research Alliance summit showcased research that alters traditional assumptions and measures.

//www.phoneitt.com/articles/53020 Fri, 19 Nov 2021 07:44:00 -0500//www.phoneitt.com/articles/53020-new-construction-safety-alliance-questions-accepted-wisdom
2022 Forecast: Industry on Slow Path to Recovery rubind@enr.com (Debra K. Rubin)

As the world continues its widespread vaccination effort, COVID-19 restrictions ease somewhat and the $1-trillion U.S. infrastructure spending package moves forward, forecasters express cautious optimism about the year to come. 

//www.phoneitt.com/articles/53037 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 08:40:00 -0500//www.phoneitt.com/articles/53037-forecast-industry-on-slow-path-to-recovery construction worker Money for removing lead pipes and service lines is included in the $1 trillion infrastructure act.AP Photo/Brittany Peterson
US Trade Court Throws Out Trump Tariff on Solar Panel Imports US developers fought duties on two-sided solar arrays, citing project cost impact, but domestic manufacturers said they are needed against 'unfair' Chinese competition. //www.phoneitt.com/articles/53039 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 06:40:00 -0500//www.phoneitt.com/articles/53039-us-trade-court-throws-out-trump-tariff-on-solar-panel-imports Countries Ease Stance on Coal Plants In Last Minute Climate Summit Deal mcfarlandp@enr.com (Pam McFarland) Final pact signed by 197 countries in Glasgow, Scotland was weaker on coal and other fossil fuels than many activists and nations wanted, but key steps such as a global carbon trading market and guidelines to finance climate adaptation were taken to cut emissions. //www.phoneitt.com/articles/53032 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 16:35:00 -0500//www.phoneitt.com/articles/53032-countries-ease-stance-on-coal-plants-in-last-minute-climate-summit-deal Hilti Acquires Startup Fieldwire in $300M Deal rubenstonej@enr.com (Jeff Rubenstone)

The move broadly expands the tool manufacturer's presence in the construction software space.

//www.phoneitt.com/articles/53015 Tue, 16 Nov 2021 14:20:00 -0500//www.phoneitt.com/articles/53015-hilti-acquires-startup-fieldwire-in-300m-deal FieldwireApp.jpg Fieldwire's app is designed with building trades in mind, making sure that the latest documents and task lists are provided to field workers as needed. Image Courtesy of Fieldwire
Project Running Late? Don't Be Shocked When Trying to Extend the Insurance Coverage kormanr@enr.com (Richard Korman) Project extensions are becoming more difficult in today’s property/casualty insurance market. //www.phoneitt.com/articles/52978 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 10:57:00 -0500//www.phoneitt.com/articles/52978-project-running-late-dont-be-shocked-when-trying-to-extend-the-insurance-coverage US Navy Awards IDIQ Contracts to Five Companies for $8B in Shipyard Modernization

Work will modernize aging shipyards in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and Washington state's Puget Sound.


//www.phoneitt.com/articles/52960 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 15:25:00 -0500//www.phoneitt.com/articles/52960-us-navy-awards-8b-idiq-contracts-to-5-companies-for-shipyard-projects
Contractor CentiMark Contests What It Sees as 'Gotcha' OSHA Penalty Cited by an inspector for a fall protection infraction while preparing early parts of a job, the big contractor challenges penalty as unjustified. //www.phoneitt.com/articles/52959 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 12:32:00 -0500//www.phoneitt.com/articles/52959-contractor-centimark-contests-what-it-sees-as-gotcha-osha-penalty Giant Virginia Offshore Wind Project Makes Five Key Construction Awards Dominion Energy says project cost rose $2B to nearly $10B, citing commodity price hikes and power transmission route changes, but ratepayer impact stays within approved range. //www.phoneitt.com/articles/52951 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 08:30:00 -0500//www.phoneitt.com/articles/52951-giant-virginia-offshore-wind-project-makes-five-key-construction-awards Viewpoint: Defend House GOP Infrastructure Supporters Against Threats kormanr@enr.com (Richard Korman) Criticism from the party and the media has been intense for the bill's 13 Republican supporters. //www.phoneitt.com/articles/52900 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 10:10:00 -0500//www.phoneitt.com/articles/52900-viewpoint-defend-house-gop-infrastructure-supporters-against-threats 美国上诉法院停止OSHA疫苗授权,叔叔ar How Long rubind@enr.com (Debra K. Rubin)

Government says OSHA enforcement is "unambiguous ... in addressing grave dangers to employees in the workplace," in rollout of COVID emergency temporary rule. //www.phoneitt.com/articles/52872 Sat, 06 Nov 2021 16:15:00 -0400//www.phoneitt.com/articles/52872-us-appeals-court-halts-osha-vaccine-mandate-unclear-how-long Dragados-OHL Team Picked to Execute $2.2B Md. Purple Line Reboot

Spain-based firms anticipate reaching commercial and financial close on contract for reconstituted P3 project completion in February, with full-scale construction set to begin soon after.

//www.phoneitt.com/articles/52903 Sat, 06 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -0400//www.phoneitt.com/articles/52903-dragados-ohl-team-picked-to-execute-22b-md-purple-line-reboot
Skanska Battles to the End as Verdict Looms in Breakaway Barges Trial kormanr@enr.com (Richard Korman) Depositions and motions show detailed questions about storm preparations and chain of command. //www.phoneitt.com/articles/52825 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 20:00:00 -0400//www.phoneitt.com/articles/52825-skanska-battles-to-the-end-as-verdict-looms-in-breakaway-barges-trial