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Alabama Judge Halts Bridge Project, Says DOT Director Had Vendetta

Driven by a “personal vendetta” against a toll bridge company, Alabama’s transportation director planned to build an unnecessary bridge across the Intracoastal Waterway at a cost of more than $100 million to the state, according to a judge who ordered …

Brokers Assess Current Construction Insurance Market: Thumbs Up

Amid ups and downs, the construction market has nevertheless enjoyed steady growth over the past four years. Now construction insurance specialists believe the market is really heating up. The competition has carriers maintaining a market favorable to buyers, especially those …

Weather Damage to Nebraska’s Public Infrastructure Exceeds $13.5M

Nebraska emergency officials say recent severe weather has caused more than $13.5 million in damage to roads, bridges and other public infrastructure. The Nebraska Emergency Management Agency said that the damage was caused in 12 counties that were just designated …