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The key to mastering complexity
Bechtel's managing director for infrastructure for Europe and Africa Ailie MacAdam discussed the essence of success with David Fowler.
Source: Transport Times -
Less Dust, More Data. Construction Sites Have Gone High-Tech
Bechtel is making infrastructure projects high-tech.
Source: Forbes -
Qld LNG plants beating expectations on production
Queensland's new LNG plants are performing "fantastically well" and are easily beating the industry's typical standards for early operations, according to the head of LNG at the private US company that built them.
Alasdair Cathcart, general manager, LNG, oil, gas & chemicals at Bechtel, said the four LNG trains operating so far at the three projects were running about 10 per cent above their rated capacity.
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Alba appoints Bechtel as EPCM Contractor for Line 6 Expansion Project
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) has announced International Bechtel Co. Ltd. (Bechtel) as the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) contractor for its landmark Line 6 Expansion Project.
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Heavy equipment hauls on Route 15 in Northern Virginia have ended
While most of us were sleeping, hundreds of tons of heavy machinery have made their way to the Stonewall Energy site in Leesburg, Virginia.
Source: Washington Post -
Riyadh Metro Tunnel Breakthrough
One of the Riyadh Metro project’s giant tunnel boring machines, has broken through at the southern end of station 1B2 in the center of the city, completing 1.3km of the 3.5km tunnel drive. Our customer, Arriyadh Development Authority has posted an impressive film of the event that took place in Saudi Arabia’s capital city.
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Origin chief Grant King says deals are 'on the table'
Origin Energy managing director Grant King has declared that a demerger and potential mergers are "on the table" as the electricity and gas supplier considers options to help restore shareholder value.
Speaking on the sidelines of an event to mark the start-up of the $25 billion Australia Pacific liquefied natural gas project in Gladstone, Mr King said many of the potential corporate moves being suggested in the market had their merits but all involved complexities.
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Bechtel-led site finishes warhead dismantlement
“The employees of Consolidated Nuclear Security are proud to have an integral role in accomplishing the NNSA’s nuclear weapon mission,” Consolidated Nuclear Security President and CEO Morgan Smith said. “The work done at Y-12 on the W69 is yet another example of the important role we play in supporting our nation and making the world a safer place.”
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Honoring Mentors for Women in STEM
Carol Zierhoffer, the chief information officer at Bechtel encourages women to take on roles as mentors at the Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day in the nation's capital Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016. "Every time you are interaction with a young person, you are making an impression."
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Compliance Heads: International Anti-Corruption Action Levels Field
Law enforcement agencies around the globe are increasing their cooperation in investigating and prosecuting corruption cases, and a panel of chief compliance officers said Tuesday that is a good thing for companies that want to play by the rules.
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London's Crossrail to be called the Elizabeth Line
London's mayor revealed the line's name and purple logo as he visited Bond Street station with the monarch. Trains on the railway will travel under the centre of the city, linking parts of Berkshire and Buckinghamshire to Essex when it opens in December 2018.
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Rethinking 'Bankability' for Africa Infrastructure
Throughout the last decade, Africa’s economic growth has been robust. While this growth is expected to continue during 2016 for sub-Saharan Africa, it will likely not reach the region’s full potential due to ongoing global challenges and under-investment in infrastructure. Doubling-down on implementing infrastructure projects will thus be a critical step in enhancing Africa’s economic climate.
Source: U.S. Council for International Business