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Busting perceptions to shape better performance

The lack of diversity in the EPC industry impacts our ability to better problem solve and innovate. Attraction and retention are two key issues. In Australia, we are partnering with several organizations that are aligned with our core values such as Engineering Aid Australia and STEM Returners.

June 16, 2022 By: Leigh Carter, Australia general manager, Mining and Metals
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Five ways to build supply chain resiliency

The COVID-19 pandemic shook global supply chains to their core.One benefit of this disruption: if not for the supply chain deficiencies that were pushed harshly into view with the pandemic, we wouldn’t have promptly identified and embraced essential new demands like sustainability. Bechtel is leveraging our legacy and learnings to ensure more resilient and sustainable supply chains going forward.

June 15, 2022 By: Kristin Homsi
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Going above and beyond: Manager of Engineering wins Manager of the Year Award

Read to learn how Bechtel's Leopoldo Hernandez Jr. earned the 2021 Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) National STAR Manager of the Year Award.

November 18, 2021 3 min read By: Olivia Kalb, Communications Specialist
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The multiplier effect of rail

Read more to learn about rail and how it impacts population growth and urbanization around the world.

November 03, 2021 6 min read By: Graeme Overall, Career Railway Manager
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“We see this as a tremendous opportunity”: Bechtel CFO discusses the importance of the EPC industry on the path to net zero

October 21, 2021 By: Iva Zagar
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Partnering Early Helps Transportation Agencies Deliver More Value for Travelers

Public sector authorities are realizing that many times they are not ready to implement projects as P3s. They need more time to define their objectives and goals for the project, properly define the scope and phasing, and understand and fairly allocate risks between the public and private sectors. As a result, a number of agencies are opting for or at least considering a different approach – engaging private-sector players earlier at a point more upstream in the planning process through what is known as a pre-development agreement (PDA).

October 30, 2019 3 min read By: David S. Blaisdell, Senior Manager, Bechtel Enterprises (BEn)
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U.S. EXIM Bank: A Champion for Jobs

If we want to deliver on the U.S. commitment to responsible, sustainable development around the world while championing U.S. jobs, we need the reach of our EXIM Bank.

May 09, 2018 By: Brendan Bechtel, Chairman and CEO of the Bechtel Group
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Why Aren't Lenders Financing Projects in Latin America?

Bechtel's Héctor L. García joined a panel of industry experts to discuss Latin America's significant infrastructure gap and uninterested financial lenders.

March 29, 2018 By: Tam Nguyen, General Manager, bechtel.org
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Rethinking Construction, Workforce Development, and Local Economic Development

According to the McKinsey Global Institute, the world needs to invest around $3.3 trillion dollars in infrastructure through 2030 to meet economic growth forecasts. A skilled construction workforce is essential to meeting this demand.

November 02, 2017 By: Tam Nguyen, General Manager, bechtel.org