Northwest Construction News 西北建设新闻提供Northwest-specific updates on the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry.//www.pjbjkak.com/rss/229-northwest-construction-news en-us Alaska Advances $1.6B Port Upgrade After Feds Ordered to Pay Anchorage

A troubled port extension project managed by the U.S. Maritime Administration was deemed unsafe to use, as federal court orders it to compensate the city.

//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/53722 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:00:00 -0500//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/53722-alaska-advances-16b-port-upgrade-after-feds-ordered-to-pay-anchorage
Concrete Delivery Strike Impacts Big Seattle Transportation Projects Ongoing labor dispute between King County, Wash., concrete suppliers and drivers represented by Teamsters Local 174 that has reduced or halted deliveries now is delaying Seattle-area projects such as multiple Sound Transit extensions and Washington State Convention Center addition. //www.pjbjkak.com/articles/53664 Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:00:00 -0500//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/53664-concrete-delivery-strike-impacts-big-seattle-transportation-projects California & Northwest People: February 2022

Updates about construction professionals in the California and Northwest region.

//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/53647 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 10:00:00 -0500//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/53647-california-and-northwest-people-february-2022 ENR California and Northwest Construction Professionals
February 2022 City Scoop: Spokane

Rich data from Dodge Data & Analytics.

//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/53640 Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:00:00 -0500//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/53640-february-2022-city-scoop-spokane City Scoop Spokane
Longtime Engineer, Academic Known as Problem Solver

After a storied career as an Army Corps engineer, John Schaufelberger became an academic and wrote 10 textbooks.

//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/53638 Thu, 17 Feb 2022 14:42:00 -0500//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/53638-longtime-engineer-academic-known-as-problem-solver 001-LegacyFeature.jpg Following his Army career, Schaufelberger taught at the University of Washington, serving as chair of the department of construction management and as dean of the College of Built Environments. Photo courtesy University of Washington
Improved Financials Seen for Proposed $38B Alaska LNG Project

New economic study cites lower development costs and better market conditions for the proposed 800-mile gas pipeline and export terminal, but a supplemental federal review of its projected greenhouse gas emissions is in process as opponent lawsuits challenge its approvals.

//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/53536 Tue, 01 Feb 2022 18:07:00 -0500//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/53536-improved-financials-seen-for-proposed-38b-alaska-lng-project
$3.3B George Massey Tunnel Project Near Vancouver Moves Forward Supporting construction projects have begun, as part of major effort to replace the 62-year-old structure. //www.pjbjkak.com/articles/53458 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:20:00 -0500//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/53458-33b-george-massey-tunnel-project-near-vancouver-moves-forward Teamsters Strike Slows Key Transit Work in Puget Sound Area Sound Transit, Washington State DOT, King County and City of Seattle urge strikers and contractors to return now to mediated negotiations. //www.pjbjkak.com/articles/53363 Mon, 10 Jan 2022 17:34:00 -0500//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/53363-teamsters-strike-slows-key-transit-work-in-puget-sound-area DeFazio, Key House Lawmaker on Infrastructure Issues, Won't Run for Re-election ichniowskit@新利luckenr。com (Tom Ichniowski)

Update: Two veteran lawmakers vie to succeed DeFazio as top T&I panel Democrat.

//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/53127 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 16:37:00 -0500//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/53127-defazio-key-house-lawmaker-on-infrastructure-issues-wont-run-for-re-election
ENR California/Northwest People: November 2021 News

Updates about construction professionals in the California/Northwest region.

//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/53104 Tue, 23 Nov 2021 13:40:00 -0500//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/53104-enr-california-northwest-people-november-2021-news ENR California Construction Professionals
12月1日更新:加拿大洪水修复基础设施ccelerate as Rain Keeps Coming rubind@enr.com (Debra K. Rubin)

British Columbia damage repair is underway in hard-hit Vancouver and area, but emergency officials say fixes will be lengthy as new storms batter the region, generating country's first ever 'red alert' and a new federal climate change strategy.

//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/53041 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 17:43:00 -0500//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/53041-update-dec-1-canada-infrastructure-flood-fixes-accelerate-as-rain-keeps-coming
US Navy Awards IDIQ Contracts to Five Companies for $8B in Shipyard Modernization

Work will modernize aging shipyards in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and Washington state's Puget Sound.


//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/52960 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 15:25:00 -0500//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/52960-us-navy-awards-8b-idiq-contracts-to-5-companies-for-shipyard-projects
UPDATE: Wash. State Carpenters Narrowly OK Three-Year Contract Northwest Carpenters Union pact with contractors that includes a 15.43% wage and benefits hike is approved by 54% majority, with a strong online and strike site opposition campaign. //www.pjbjkak.com/articles/52610 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 16:35:00 -0400//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/52610-update-wash-state-carpenters-narrowly-ok-three-year-contract California & Northwest People: October 2021 Updates about construction professionals in the California/Northwest region. //www.pjbjkak.com/articles/52580 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 12:05:00 -0400//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/52580-california-and-northwest-people-october-2021 ENR California Construction Professionals Washington Carpenters Union Strike Continues Week After Contract's End

No new negotiations have been scheduled as union leaders work to reach a consensus with members who rejected the latest tentative contract.

//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/52473 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 15:00:00 -0400//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/52473-washington-carpenters-union-strike-continues-week-after-contracts-end
Sound Transit Light Rail To Open Seattle Extension With Two Underground Stations Northgate Link Extension is set for Oct. 2 opening as part of Puget Sound light rail expansion. //www.pjbjkak.com/articles/52454 Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:31:00 -0400//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/52454-sound-transit-light-rail-to-open-extension-with-two-underground-stations Washington Carpenters Union Strikes After Voting to Reject Contract Between 800 and 1,000 union members are on strike, impacting construction on several large project sites in and around Seattle. //www.pjbjkak.com/articles/52433 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:52:00 -0400//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/52433-washington-carpenters-union-strikes-after-voting-to-reject-contract Seattle Labor Office Orders Concrete Companies to Pay $2M for Alleged Violations Two concrete subcontractors are fined for failing to pay overtime, among other offenses. //www.pjbjkak.com/articles/52432 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:17:00 -0400//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/52432-seattle-labor-office-orders-concrete-companies-to-pay-2m-for-alleged-violations MudHoney TBM Launches in Seattle The Seattle tunnel-boring machine dubbed MudHoney has launched to create a combined sewer outflow tunnel. //www.pjbjkak.com/articles/52245 Tue, 17 Aug 2021 11:07:00 -0400//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/52245-mudhoney-tbm-launches-in-seattle City Scoop: Hawaii ENR asks top executive about outlook for the Honolulu market. //www.pjbjkak.com/articles/52081 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 12:22:40 -0400//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/52081-city-scoop-hawaii construction starts Honolulu City Scoop: Sacramento ENR asks top executive about outlook for the Sacramento market. //www.pjbjkak.com/articles/52080 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 12:05:40 -0400//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/52080-city-scoop-sacramento Construction starts Sacramento Construction Worker Killed on SR 520 Highway Site in Seattle Worker, whose identity and jobsite role were not disclosed, died on State Route 520 Montlake Phase project after being pinned between a semi-truck flatbed and an 11,000-lb steel beam. //www.pjbjkak.com/articles/51853 Thu, 03 Jun 2021 12:28:00 -0400//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/51853-construction-worker-killed-on-sr-520-highway-site-in-seattle People: California and Northwest Updates After 34 years, William Ibbs is retiring as professor of construction management from U.C. Berkeley. His groundbreaking research into the subject of project change and its impact on labor productivity influenced professional practice and set a standard that helps parties resolve disputes. //www.pjbjkak.com/articles/51824 Fri, 28 May 2021 15:37:21 -0400//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/51824-people-california-and-northwest-updates William Ibbs City Scoops: Construction Starts in Seattle Collins says transportation agencies faced a challenging year following profound revenue losses in 2020 when travel halted. http://www.新利luckenr.com/articles/51802 Wed, 26 May 2021 11:09:11 -0400//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/51802-city-scoops-construction-starts-in-seattle Seattle Construction Starts May 2021 Seattle to Mitigate Bottleneck With I-5 Widening Construction will start in downtown Seattle on May 24 to lessen the state's worst highway congestion. //www.pjbjkak.com/articles/51772 Tue, 18 May 2021 19:06:00 -0400//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/51772-seattle-to-mitigate-bottleneck-with-i-5-widening Seattle's Latest Tunnel Boring Machine Will Dig 2.7 Miles Launch of Mudhoney, named for local band, will start tunnel portion of $570M sewer overflow project required under city's federal consent order. //www.pjbjkak.com/articles/51605 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 15:34:00 -0400//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/51605-mudhoney-seattles-latest-tunnel-boring-machine-will-dig-27-miles California City Scoop: Construction Starts in San Francisco

Value of new contracts expected to jump 15% in 2021 after falling sharply last year

//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/51458 Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0400//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/51458-california-city-scoop-construction-starts-in-san-francisco
EPA’s $727M Loan to Portland Water Bureau the Largest to Date The Oregon facility is receiving the largest WIFIA loan to date. //www.pjbjkak.com/articles/51330 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:01:00 -0500//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/51330-epas-727m-loan-to-portland-water-bureau-the-largest-to-date ENR California & Northwest's Top Young Professionals

Honoring talented up-and-comers who are making their mark in the industry.

//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/51103 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:46:00 -0500//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/51103-enr-california-northwests-top-young-professionals
Guru Says Lean Principles Are Just Common Sense

Lean construction founder Glenn Ballard looks back on his development of an industry game changer.

//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/51100 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:24:42 -0500//www.pjbjkak.com/articles/51100-guru-says-lean-principles-are-just-common-sense Glenn Ballard Glenn Ballard sits in a Meet the Thought Leaders session at the 2018 International Group for Lean Construction conference in Dublin. PHOTO COURTESY OF INTERNATIONAL GROUP FOR LEAN CONSTRUCTION Glenn Ballard Glenn Ballard applies the principles of Lean construction to all aspects of his life—including to the fruit orchard in his Oakland, Calif., backyard. PHOTO COURTESY OF GLENN BALLARD