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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2010

TriMet taps new GM

Neil McFarlane, is currently TriMet's Executive Director for Capital Projects, a position he has held since 1998. In this role, he led the development, design and construction of TriMet's capital facilities, including the Portland Mall MAX extensions.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2010

Parsons Brinckerhoff names new chairman

In his new position, Richard A. Schrader, who currently serves as executive vice president/CFO, will provide broad policy oversight for PB, a global infrastructure strategic consulting, engineering and program/construction management organization.

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Newsby StaffApril 26, 2010

New ped trail construction under way in Detroit

When completed, the linked trails will provide eight miles of continuous greenways, enabling people to walk from Wayne State University through the Eastern Market to the Detroit Riverfront.

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Newsby StaffApril 8, 2010

Study: L.A.’s Measure R could create half million jobs

The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp. study, “The Construction Impact of Metro’s Measure R Transportation Projects,” estimates that Measure R-funded construction projects could create more than half a million part-time and full-time jobs with total earnings of $22.4 billion.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2010

Lack of video hampers N.Y. subway murder investigation

Of the 4,313 cameras that have been installed in the system, more than 2,000 are not operable due to construction problems, according to New York MTA officials

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Newsby StaffMarch 17, 2010

HNTB, Wilbur Smith Assoc. to manage Fla. HSR

The team will provide overall program support and oversight for planning, design, public outreach, vehicle and systems integration, operations, construction, project controls and procurement of all contracts on the Florida high-speed rail program.

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Newsby StaffMarch 16, 2010

Wabtec acquires Xorail for $40M

Provides a variety of engineering, design and construction services, mainly for railway signaling systems, and has annual sales of about $40 million. Wabtec expects the transaction to be accretive in the first year.

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Newsby StaffMarch 16, 2010

Sound Transit taps HDR for ROW services

Contract includes planning, acquisition, relocation and property management, and transit support services needed for the construction and operation of additional passenger light-rail and commuter rail systems in and around the Seattle area.

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Newsby StaffMarch 10, 2010

PB celebrating 125 years

During its 125-year history, PB has participated in the development of the first mass transit systems for New York City, San Francisco, Atlanta, Taipei and Singapore; the advancement of immersed-tube tunnel technology; and various innovations in the design and construction of bridges.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 26, 2010

Port Authority awards $542M World Trade Center contract

The work, awarded to Skanska USA, includes construction of four rail platforms and the installation of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; plumbing work, fire protection, architectural finishes, and ADA compliance measures.

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