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May 15, 2007

PBS Ombudsman Finds Newshour Segment on Bechtel ‘Unfair’

After Bechtel took issue with a Katrina-related story on PBS's The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, PBS ombudsman Michael Getler examined the story and called it "unfair" in his column on the PBS Web site.   The 10-minute segment, "Critics Question Post-Katrina Spending on Trailers," was reported by...

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April 27, 2007

Iceland Honors Bechtel for Environmental Excellence

The Conch (Shell) Award, given annually by Iceland’s Ministry of Environment, honors companies that contribute to environmental protection and that motivate other companies to focus on the environment. The award was presented to Bechtel at a ceremony in Reykjavik. “Everyone...

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April 2, 2007

Bechtel Announces Record 2006 Business Results

Strong execution combined with a diverse, international business portfolio helped Bechtel achieve the best overall financial performance in its 109-year history. Bechtel’s Oil, Gas & Chemicals business unit and Bechtel National, the government services unit, set the pace for revenue....

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March 30, 2007

Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project Advances Toward Construction

  The project will provide seamless access to the existing Metrorail system with a one-seat ride to downtown Washington, D.C.  The project will help to manage traffic congestion and increase mobility for drivers and transit riders alike. Phase 1 will...

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January 6, 2007

Bechtel Efforts House 80,000 Hurricane Victims in Mississippi

"This is a significant accomplishment on behalf of the people of Mississippi," said Paul Divjak, BNI's program manager. "Although we have now housed more than the combined populations of Biloxi and Pascagoula, we are working hard to assist those still in...

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October 26, 2006

Bechtel Team Takes Awards, Ranks High in U.S. Challenge

FORTUNE Magazineas the United States’ greatest team adventure for businesses, combines fitness, intelligence, teamwork, communication skills, and the ability to strategize under pressure. The event tests every part of the mind, body, and spirit. The Bechtel team competed against teams...

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September 6, 2006

Bechtel National Added to AT&T Government Solutions’ Network Team

The Networx team will provide federal government customers with rapid response in times of urgent need. AT&T is a leader in recovering mission-critical voice and data service network elements in areas affected by disasters such as Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.  ...

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