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URS Corporation News Archives for April 2008

Tuesday Apr 29 | San Francisco Business Times

URS unit wins helicopter training deal worth up to $240 million

San Francisco Business Times - by Steven E.F. Brown URS Corp. will train helicopter pilots for the Army and the Air Force under a five-year contract that could be worth up to $240 million. via San Francisco Business Times

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Related Topix: San Francisco Metro, Construction, Architecture

Saturday Apr 26 | Deseret Morning News

Group clarifies Utah Lake vision

“We need to let them recognize it as a jewel”

Marinas, harbors and boat launches received the most votes. But sandy beaches, a trail system and getting rid of carp are right up there, too. via Deseret Morning News

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Related Topix: Utah County, UT, Construction, Architecture, Utah, Saratoga Springs, UT

Thursday Apr 24 | The Navajo Times

Desert Rock coverup?

Din Citizens Against Ruining Our Environment and the San Juan Citizens Alliance are suing under the federal Freedom of Information Act on grounds that the federal agencies have withheld documents used in ... via The Navajo Times

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Related Topix: Gallup, NM, Construction, Architecture

Monday Apr 21 | Chemical Online

URS Awarded Engineering, Procurement And Construction Management Contract With PolyMet Mining...

URS Corporation recently announced that the Company's Washington Division has been awarded a contract by PolyMet Mining Corp. via Chemical Online

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Related Topix: Mining, Construction, Architecture, Hoyt Lakes, MN, Duluth, MN

Saturday Apr 19 | South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Broward County: State finds commissioner free of conflict violations

State prosecutors have cleared Broward County Commissioner Stacy Ritter of wrongdoing because of her husband's work as a lobbyist. via South Florida Sun-Sentinel

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Related Topix: Broward County, FL, Computers, Construction, Architecture

Thursday Apr 17 | Business Wire

Public relations, press release distribution, investor relations, SEC filing

CALABASAS HILLS, Calif.-- --Enjoy the longer days of spring by visiting Grand Lux Cafe to experience 10 new menu creations prepared fresh from scratch, as well as 10 new - 04/14/2008 - 04:15 PM SAN FRANCISCO-- ... via Business Wire

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Related Topix: San Francisco Metro, Construction, Architecture, Software

Apr 15, 2008 | Bizjournals

URS gets mining support contract worth $25 million

San Francisco Business Times - by Steven E.F. Brown URS Corp. will support construction at a mine in Minnesota under a three-year contract it won through its Washington Division. via Bizjournals

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Related Topix: Construction, Architecture, Mining, Department of Energy

Apr 13, 2008 | Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

URS employee injured at Eramet

“Obviously at Eramet we take the safety of our employees and any contractors on site very seriously”

' An apparent equipment malfunction injured a Caldwell man working at the Eramet Marietta facility Wednesday afternoon. via Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

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Related Topix: Construction, Architecture

Apr 11, 2008 | GISCafe

URS Corporation - California High-Speed Rail Authority, Intermap Technologies

All Categories : Case Studies Description : In order to conduct preliminary engineering of the California High-Speed Rail Authority's statewide rail network, URS Corporation required high-quality topographical ... via GISCafe

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Related Topix: Construction, Architecture

Apr 9, 2008 | The Toledo Journal

Giant firms bid for multi-million dollar city contract

“Seven percent is our goal and that's what we're going to do.''”

By: Journal Staff The Toledo Journal Originally posted 4/9/2008 Anytime city council chambers is filled with white guys in suits, there has to be big bucks legislation on the table. via The Toledo Journal

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Related Topix: Toledo Metro, Toledo, OH, Construction, Architecture

Apr 7, 2008 | 2theadvocate.com

Cost to lure mill revealed

“To be able to respond to their request for electrical requirements, a study had to be performed to determine a number of things”

When Louisiana narrowly missed winning a $4 billion ThyssenKrupp steel mill project in May, then-Economic Development Secretary Michael Olivier said much of the credit for almost gaining the project that went ... via 2theadvocate.com

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Related Topix: Baton Rouge, LA, Baton Rouge Metro, New Orleans Metro, New Orleans, LA, Construction, Architecture

Apr 5, 2008 | ThisWeek Community Newspapers

Council moves on wastewater facility expansion

Pickerington City Council Tuesday night approved the first reading of an ordinance authorizing a contract for construction-management services to expand the city's wastewater treatment facility. via ThisWeek Community Newspapers

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Related Topix: Construction, Architecture, Pickerington, OH

Apr 3, 2008 | South Florida Sun-Sentinel | Posted by South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Report confirms former Hollywood landfill remains toxic

An environmental firm recently took a close look underneath a former city landfill and concluded what many had suspected: Building a park or a new development at the 32-acre site would not be safe.

A study by the URS Corp.

showed unsafe levels of contaminants in soil and groundwater samples taken from the city-owned property.

In 2006, city officials hired the company for $80,000 to see if it would be possible to redevelop the area at Pembroke and South Park roads.

Now the city will have to decide whether to shut down the site permanently or clean it up to make room for new development, said Lorie Mertens-Black, the city's director of intergovernmental affairs. Read more

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Related Topix: Construction, Architecture, Hollywood, FL, Environmental Law, Law, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Apr 3, 2008 | San Antonio Business Journal

U.S. Army approves $102 million worth of new construction at Fort Sam Houston

San Antonio Business Journal - by Catherine Dominguez The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District Office, has awarded $102 million in additional Base Realignment and Closure-related project contracts ... via San Antonio Business Journal

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Related Topix: San Antonio, TX, Construction, Architecture

Apr 2, 2008 | Earth Times

Zacks Analyst Interview Highlights: AAON, ABB, Chicago Bridge & Iron, URS and Foster Wheeler

Zacks.com releases the latest Analyst Interview . Today ' s interview is with senior analyst John Nelson Simon, who discusses AAON Inc. via Earth Times

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Related Topix: Chicago Bridge and Iron, Construction, Industrial Machines, Metals, Electronics, Architecture, AAON, Abb, Financial Markets

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