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New Orleans remains a ghastly ruin six months after hit hard by Hurricane Katrina and Bush administration's rejection of the state's preferred plans for rebuilding flooded areas has left local officials worried. The officials are feeling shortchanged by the Bush administration as they have been told to make do with $6.2 billion grants.

The article announces the Top 25 newsmakers for 2013, chosen by the "Engineering News-Record" (ENR) journal, which include Michael Adlerstein, the architect who is leading the renovation of the United Nations headquarters in New York City, Alan Barnhart who leads Barnhart Crane & Rigging, which transported the world's largest tunnel-boring machine (TBM) to Seattle, Washington, and Daniel Christian of Victaulic which produced a handbook of best practices for engineering contractors.

The article reports that Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) and the Japanese government were in talks with equipment manufacturers to help reconstruct Japan's damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. QinetiQ North America proposed the use of its Bobcat loader conversion kit that allows for total remote operation for site cleanup. According to Ed Godere, the company's senior vice president for unmanned systems, TEPCO has chosen to deploy its equipment after a demonstration.

The article provides information on the redevelopment of the Asbury Park in New Jersey. Launched in 2004, the Oceanfront Asbury redevelopment plan encompasses 56 acres, including a significant part of the boardwalk. The project also include plans for 2,164 residential units, all in an effort to draw year-round activity to the seaside city. The centerpiece of the project is the reconstruction and rehabilitation of four historic boardwalk structures.

The article presents an update on the construction of the Lincoln Center in New York City. In anticipation of the center's 50th anniversary in 2009, multiple projects are underway to remake much of the campus. With the exception of Alice Tully Hall, which closed for renovation earlier in 2007, regular performances are continuing at all of Lincoln Center facilities throughout the construction. Renovations to the parking garages beneath the Center are also planned for the concourse level beneath the street.

Modular demo framework allows for quicker tower deconstruction on busy urban sites. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

3M's biggest acquisition ever [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Bitdefender gets into the hardware game with a device designed to protect small networks from suspicious internet traffic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

First horizontal segment placed for new Tappan Zee Bridge [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Intelligent compaction from Volvo gets closer to required densities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Bentley Connect adds cloud-based features to popular design software. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

New violet LED offers better color response. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Audacy lighting control system debuts at Lightfair 2015. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Crane patent dispute settled by ITC ruling. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Project news from Dodge. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Regional effects of drop in oil prices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the interiors of the headquarters of children's apparel firm Carter's Inc., designed by architecture firm Perkins + Will.

The article focuses on a bridge-launching girder or launching gantry custom-made by Italian company Deal and its sister firm, Rizzani de Eccher, for the Pennsylvania Station rail yard, which was used to address the little laydown space problem in its 28-acre site.

The article discusses deal signed by the Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation (PennDOT) with Plenary Walsh Keystone Partners to replace bridges in the state by the end of 2017. Topics discussed include views of Erin Waters-Trasatt, PennDOT spokeswoman on effectiveness of contract, awarding of the P3 contract for the rapid bridge replacement project to joint venture of Walsh Construction and Granite Construction and views of Arik Quam, program manager of joint venture on project strategies.

Trimble ProjectSight launches for iPad [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Cape Wind suffers setback as utilities withdraw from power-purchase agreements. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reviews the Activ'Shield Bar, an elevating platform for crush protection, manufactured by Haulotte Group and outlines the features of the bar.

The article offers information on efforts by Michigan based manufacturer, OXX or Kickstarter Inc., to introduce rugged coffee machine, the CoffeeBoxx. Topics discussed include views by OXX chief executive officer(CEO) and founder, Jim Doan, on concept of coffee machine, several features of CoffeeBoxx including crush proofed, water resistant and engraved with impact-resistant polymers and future plans related to services by CoffeeBoxx.

The article reports on investigations of collapsation of Tappan Zee Bridge, on December 16, 2014. Topics discussed include account on the incident by Tom Mailey, director at Dept. of Environmental Conservation (DEC), New york, views of Brian Conybeare, advisor for project to governor of state, on investigation and overview by TZ Constructors spokeswoman Carla Julian,on resuming constructional activities of the bridge.

The article offers information related to the Divining LA, a digital tool for urban design and water-use planning developed by the Arid Lands Institute of the Woodbury University, California.

The article evaluates the PC210LCi-10, an intelligent hydraulic excavator from Komatsu.

Interoperability platform leveraged from Gehrey Technologies software is a key part of the launch. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The article offers brief information on two die-grinders models DW887 and DW887N from DeWalt.

The article evaluates the articulated truck-mounted crane IMT 32 with long horizontal reach from Iowa Mold Tooling.

The article offers brief information on the sealant and moisture barrier EnviroSeal X4 for brick surfaces from Paradigm Labs.

The article offers brief information on the self-retracting lifeline Max Patrol with lightweight design from Werner.

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The article presents brief information on the RT45 Ride-On Trencher from trencher manufacturer Ditch Witch.

The article presents brief information on the Bobcat Zero-Tail-Swing E20 Compact Excavator from farm equipment manufacturer Bobcat.

The article presents brief information on the RE6 Electrical Tool from Rigid.

The article presents brief information on the CPS 185 KD T4F Portable Diesel Compressor from industrial equipment manufacturer Chicago Pneumatic.

The article evaluates several power tools and machine tools including 1-in. SDS Plus and 11/8-in. SDS Plus rotary hammers from Milwaukee Tool, featuring brushless motors and Redlink Plus electronic battery controls which are used for drilling purposes.

The article evaluates the 20V MAX Lithium-Ion Reciprocating Saw from Dewalt Inc.