Bechtel in the News
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How infrastructure can support global sustainability goals
World leaders were meeting in New York this week to discuss a set of sustainable development goals for Governments and civil society. Among these goals: “build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable infrastructure and foster innovation.” In this opinion editorial, Bechtel's Dr Elisabeth Culbard says investment in infrastructure provides more than just new buildings and bridges, it can change a country's future.
Source: Infrastructure Intelligence -
USCIB forum highlights business commitment to UN development agenda
Bechtel speaks at the USCIB conference about the role of infrastructure in helping achieve the UN's post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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It's all about the people
Bechtel's Ailie MacAdam discusses why building the right teams and the right relationships with groups involved in construction and the communities affected by it is crucial to success.
Source: Transport Times (PDF) -
More likely to stand out!
Ailie MacAdam, managing director of Bechtel’s global rail business spoke to Rail Professional about women in rail engineering
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Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System earns POWER's highest honor
The year of Big Solar has arrived, and at the moment there are none bigger than Ivanpah. For overcoming numerous obstacles to build the world's largest solar thermal plant, the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System is awarded POWER's 2014 Plant of the Year Award.
Source: Power Magazine
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New transmission line crosses protected lands
ATCO Electric and Bechtel expand capacity on the HRTD Project through preplanning and the use of innovative tools.
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The shift to natural gas: steady but slow
Report of a panel of experts, including Bechtel's Scott Austin, discussing the future of gas-fired generation in North America.
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Bechtel: international and far-reaching projects
Carol Wu, Bechtel Civil CFO, recalls her childhood and early interest in civil engineering, architecture and construction. Wu also talks about factors behind her success at Bechtel and the international experience she gained with the company.
Source: Minority Engineer
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New Bechtel boss eyes excellence
Taking the reins as president of Bechtel’s global mining unit and the company’s managing director for Australia earlier this year, Shaun Kenny is wasting no time putting his leadership stamp on this ‘people business’.
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Audrey Bard of Bechtel
Bechtel senior environmental engineer, Audrey Bard, talks about her path to becoming an engineer, her history with Bechtel and her international experience.
Source: Diversity/Careers in Engineering and Information Technology
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Offshore ports
Ports worldwide — including those in the developing markets with their vast mineral resources to export—have a need to accommodate larger ships.
Source: American Shipper (PDF)
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Good safety records are no accident
By minimizing errors and the need to repeat work, Bechtel aims for a strong safety culture while delivering a quality project. This article shares how Bechtel is bringing human performance tools to offshore environments.
Source: Recharge