December 6, 2010 | ENR: Engineering News Record

ENR December 6, 2010

Nuclear Rebirth
By Pam Radtke Russell
Dept. of Energy financing and a rise in natural-gas prices have sparked a second life for the U.S. nuclear power industry. But can it keep pace with the world?

Cover photo: courtesy of Southern Co.

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Echoes of Past Trials
In Schiavone Settlement
By Debra K. Rubin and Richard Korman
Tunneling giant Schiavone to pay $22 million after U.S. probe of subcontracting abuses; investigation of other firms continues.

Photo: AP/Wide World

Headlines

Ironworkers’ President Joe Hunt Steps Down; Wise Succeeds
SCE’s $875-Million Solar Initiative
BC Hydro Spends $200 Million To Upgrade Vancouver System
Rail Project Raises Questions About Use of Concrete Ties
Report Points to Connections In Fatal Garage-Panel Event
Dallas Names Design Team For U.S. Grand Prix Track
Construction Starts Down 3%
Shaw Replaces Fluor on Two New Nuke Projects in Texas
Green Building Grows Despite Construction Downturn
Shanghai Expo Benefits From Global Manufacturing Shift
Industry Groups Lobby for Key Tax Extensions
Search for Next Chief of the Army Corps Is Under Way