Weekly Quiz: How many companies is US state suing over bridge closure?

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Aerial view of the Washington Bridge in Providence, Rhode Island USA Rhode Island authorities received zero bids for a US$78 million project to rebuild the Washington Bridge in Providence. (PHOTO: Adobe Stock/Wangkun Jia)

It’s the Construction Briefing weekly news quiz - how much attention have you been paying to events in the world of construction over the past seven days?

1) Where have US Army engineers visited in preparation for a dam-and-tunnel project in Alaska?

2) Denmark has delayed construction of a new North Sea ‘energy island’ over ballooning costs. What is the expected cost?

  • $10 billion
  • $20 billion
  • $30 billion

3) How many design, construction, inspection and contracting companies is the US State of Rhode Island suing after the Washington Bridge in East Providence was forced to close in December 2023?

  • 13
  • 5
  • 8

4) What category of construction worker saw no increase in pay in the UK in the second quarter of this year, according to a survey?

  • Skilled building trades
  • Plant operatives
  • Unskilled and semi-skilled workers

5) Which construction equipment brand has launched its first midi excavator?

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