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Headlines from around the Web, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010
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September 2, 2010
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From pasadenastarnews.com: California’s Gold Line opens bidding on $450M extension phase, tests new P3 model
From news10.net: Sacramento, Calif., levees still vulnerable 5 years after Katrina
From nbcmiami.com: Port of Miami tunnel digging up local jobs...
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First rail car specs approved for high-speed rail initiative
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September 1, 2010
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WASHINGTON — The first specifications for bi-level coach, dining, baggage, and business class rail cars to be constructed under the government's high-speed and intercity passenger rail program have been approved....
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The American Society of Civil Engineers elects new officers
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September 1, 2010
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RESTON, VA. — The American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) newly elected officers will be installed to its Board of Direction on Oct. 22, 2010, during the business meeting at ASCE’s annual conference in Las Vegas....
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City of Hollister, Calif., selects Veolia Water to manage new water reclamation facility
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August 31, 2010
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HOLLISTER, CALIF. — A new $100-million, state-of-the-art wastewater treatment facility in Northern California will be operated and managed by Veolia Water North America under a 10-year public-private partnership that will serve approximately 35,000 residents....
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GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. acquires New England Bioassay, Inc.
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August 31, 2010
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MANCHESTER AND BLOOMFIELD, CONN. AND NORWOOD, MASS. — GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc., an environmental and geotechnical consulting firm, has announced the acquisition of the assets of New England Bioassay Inc. in a transaction which is expected to create the largest specialty testing laboratory of its kind in New England....
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Onyx/G&O joint venture awarded USACE Europe District contract
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August 31, 2010
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LAUREL, MD. — The Onyx Group/Greenhorne & O’Mara (G&O) joint venture has been awarded a 5-year, $12-million Indefinite Delivery contract with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Europe District....
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Headlines from around the Web, Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010
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August 31, 2010
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From nytimes.com: High-speed rail plan will test California
From chicagobusiness.com: Illinois’ budget crisis could derail $1B plan to expand Metra rail service
From pittsburghlive.com: PennDOT halts construction projects until transportation funding increases...
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EPA publishes review of literature on wastewater treatment technology
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August 30, 2010
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published the results of an extensive review of the recent literature on wastewater treatment technologies and their ability to remove a number of chemical contaminants of emerging concern (CECs)....
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AECOM awarded $101M design-build contract for water projects in Davie, Fla.
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August 30, 2010
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LOS ANGELES — AECOM Technology Corporation, a provider of professional, technical, and management support services for government and commercial clients around the world, has been awarded a $101-million design-build contract by the town of Davie, Fla....
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GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc. completes bioremediation project using proprietary “green” technology
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August 30, 2010
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MANCHESTER AND PETERBOROUGH, N.H., AND NORWOOD, MASS. — GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc., an environmental and geotechnical consulting firm, recently completed a successful groundwater remediation project at a Petersborough, N.H., service station using a proprietary bioremediation formula developed by the company....
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Headlines from around the Web, Monday, Aug. 30, 2010
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August 30, 2010
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From clarionledger.com: $1.7B in unspent federal Katrina relief funds set to expire by year’s end
From usatoday.com: Denver airport breaks ground on rail line to downtown...
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Women in Concrete Alliance seeks nominees for Woman of Distinction award
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August 30, 2010
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LAS VEGAS — The Women in Concrete Alliance (WICA), a networking organization for women in the concrete industry that debuted earlier this year, has announced the call for entries for their first Woman of Distinction award....
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RTD issues start-work order to Denver Transit Partners to build FasTracks rail line to Denver International Airport
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August 30, 2010
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DENVER — The Regional Transportation District (RTD) has issued the official Notice to Proceed to Denver Transit Partners (DTP) with the FasTracks Eagle P3 Project’s first phase, the 22.8-mile East Corridor Commuter Rail Line to Denver International Airport....
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‘Green’ engineering
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August 30, 2010
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Sustainable design and building topics premiere at Ecobuild America this winter....
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Psomas’ South LA Wetland Park project wins Green Solution Project of the Year
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August 27, 2010
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LOS ANGELES — Community Conservation Solutions (CCS) has honored the South Los Angeles Wetland Park as the Green Solution Project of the Year....
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Metropolitan Council awards contracts for Central Corridor light rail transit project
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August 27, 2010
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ST. PAUL, MINN. — The Metropolitan Council awarded the second heavy construction contract for the Central Corridor light rail transit (LRT) Project to Ames Construction/C.S.McCrossan and gave Siemens Transportation Systems Inc. the contract to build 41 light-rail vehicles (LRVs)....
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Filtration system prevents spread of invasive species in Minn. waterways
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August 27, 2010
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ST. PAUL, MINN. — Professional services firm Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH) designed a “first-of-its-kind” filtration system meant to prevent the spread of a zebra mussel infestation in Shoreview, Minn....
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Headlines from around the Web, Friday, Aug. 27, 2010
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August 27, 2010
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From ibtimes.com: Study weighs benefits of high-speed rail in Southern California
From reuters.com: U.S. stimulus infrastructure projects 40 percent complete
From seacoastonline.com: N.H. port seeks $14M in stimulus dollars for expansion project...
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Lean, BIM, Integrated Project Delivery among key issues to be addressed at CMAA National Conference
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August 26, 2010
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SAN DIEGO — Lean, LEED, BIM, IPD, Mega-Programs — these are the buzzwords widely used throughout the CM/PM industry each day, and they are among the key topics being discussed at the 2010 CMAA National Conference and Trade Show taking place Oct. 3-5, in San Diego....
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New world fairs exhibition to open October 2010 at the National Building Museum
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August 26, 2010
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WASHINGTON — The National Building Museum’s new exhibition, “Designing Tomorrow: America’s World Fairs of the 1930s,” is the first-ever exhibition to consider the impact of all six American world fairs of the depression era on the popularization of modern design and the creation of a modern consumer culture....
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Geo-Technology Associates celebrates 25 years in business
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August 26, 2010
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ABINGDON, MD. — This month marks Geo-Technology Associates, Inc.’s (GTA) 25th year in business....
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EPA launches web forum on how to best protect America’s drinking water
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August 25, 2010
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching a web-based discussion forum to gather public input on how the agency can improve protection of drinking water....
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Design firms have cash to spend
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August 25, 2010
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WAYLAND, MASS. — Despite the languishing economy, CFOs at architecture and engineering firms across the country say they have extra cash available for capital improvements such as IT systems and even to consider making a deal or two....
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Aerial Cartographics of America providing high-resolution mapping for Florida rail projects
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August 25, 2010
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ORLANDO, FLA. — Aerial Cartographics of America (ACA) has been selected to provide high-resolution mapping services for two of the largest high-speed rail projects currently underway in the United States as well as a major light rail project....
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Headlines from around the Web, Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010
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August 25, 2010
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From jsonline.com: Wis. Governor pumps millions into high-speed rail plan despite opposition
From nytimes.com: Decrease of civil engineers in India leave roads, bridges, and railways deteriorating...
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URS Corporation issues statement on settlement of I-35W bridge litigation
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August 24, 2010
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SAN FRANCISCO — Although URS Corporation will not be held liable for the I-35W bridge collapse, its insurance company will pay a settlement amount of $52.4 million....
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IGGA hosts demo of first high production next generation concrete surface project in the United States
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August 24, 2010
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WEST COXSACKIE, N.Y. — In partnership with the Minnesota Department of Transportation and Concrete Paving Association of Minnesota, the International Grooving and Grinding Association (IGGA) will host a demonstration of the first high production Next Generation Concrete Surface project in the United States on Sept. 22....
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Headlines from around the Web, Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010
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August 24, 2010
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From csmonitor.com: Michigan hails judge’s move in Asian carp fight against Chicago
From freep.com: Money for transit pays off in Mich. economy
From npr.org: Traffic jam in China could last for weeks...
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Brazil prepares for 2016 Olympics with major renovations
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August 24, 2010
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The city of Rio de Janeiro moves forward with plans to overhaul highway, airport, transit, and stadiums in preparation for the Olympic Games....
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Construction begins on $24.5M Pier 29 TIGER Recovery Act Project in Honolulu
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August 23, 2010
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HONOLULU — As a result of a $24.5 million American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant, work began on Honolulu Harbor’s Pier 29 Container Yard as federal, state, local, and other officials broke ground on the reconstruction project....
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