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Bechtel Opens LA Office for Infrastructure

24 October 2018

Bechtel has opened a new office in Los Angeles to meet the increasing infrastructure needs in the region and wider state. The global leader in engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), will see its new LA office offering a range of services from master planning to project delivery.

Source: Global Construction

Vogtle Owners Vote To Continue Nuclear Expansion Project

26 September 2018

The four co-owners of the Plant Vogtle nuclear expansion project in Georgia have voted to continue construction of two new reactors at the site near Waynesboro. Units 3 and 4 are scheduled to come online in 2021 and 2022, respectively.

Source: POWER

An Electric Tri-State? Illinois Tollway Looks At Embedding Charging Equipment In Parts Of I-294

26 September 2018

The Illinois Tollway is examining the possibility of embedding equipment into I-294 that would charge electric vehicles as they drive along the road. As part of a $4 billion Tri-State project, the Tollway wants to add infrastructure to charge electric vehicles.
 

Source: Chicago Tribune

Bechtel Expects To Put New UPF Project Manager In Place Next Month

25 September 2018

Bechtel National will have a new project manager in place next month for the next-generation Uranium Processing Facility the company is building at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tenn.

Source: ExchangeMonitor

DOE, SRS Officials Working To Finalize Liquid Waste Contract Award

25 September 2018

The U.S. Department of Energy is currently attempting to protest-proof its newest Savannah River Site liquid waste contract award, which could be announced soon, said a local DOE executive.

Source: North Augusta (SC) Star

London City Airport - WW2 bomb surveying

25 September 2018

This video goes behind-the-scenes of the major unexploded ordnance (UXO) survey taking place in King George V Dock next to London City Airport - the largest inshore diving project in the country.

Source: London City Airport - Youtube channel

Serbia To Sign Contract With Bechtel For Morava Corridor

24 September 2018

Serbia’s government plans to sign short-term agreement with Bechtel for the construction of a motorway, which will link Cacak to Krusevac, in central Serbia, said infrastructure minister Zorana Mihajlovic.
 

Source: SeeNews

Chinese Influence Grows As US Flounders In Africa

24 September 2018

As the unfolding tariff war between the US and China looms ever larger, Africa finds itself in a bind as the world’s greatest superpowers vie for trade supremacy. While some say that Africa will be forced to pick sides, Africa wisely shows signs of wanting to maximise both partnerships.
 

Source: African Business Magazine

Bechtel Brings it -- Meet the New Goliath in town

21 September 2018

Anyone shocked by Bechtel Corp.'s global headquarters move this year from San Francisco to Sunset HIlls Road in Reston clearly hasn't been paying attention. 

Source: Washington Business Journal

Ohio’s Rapidly Growing Energy Industry Attracts Over $70 Billion In Investment

19 September 2018

Ohio has emerged as a national leader in energy, largely due to the state’s shale industry, which has served as the biggest driver of energy growth in the country and has contributed to the attraction of over $70 billion in new private sector energy investments in Ohio alone.

Source: Market Watch