$2.8M Settlement In Los Alamos Breach Dec 18, 2007
The lab is now run by a limited liability corporation called Los Alamos National Security, which is made up of Bechtel National Inc., BWX Technologies Inc., the Washington Group International Inc. and UC.. By Heather Clark MMVII The Associated Press. (CBS News)
University of California agrees to $2.8 million settlement on Los Alamos lab security breach Dec 18, 2007
The lab is now run by a limited liability corporation called Los Alamos National Security, which is made up of Bechtel National Inc., BWX Technologies Inc., the Washington Group International Inc. and UC.. Previous Story. (North County Times)
Group sues feds to stop Metro's Tysons Corner project Nov 28, 2007
The design-build contract for the Tysons phase of the project was awarded to Dulles Transit Partners LLC, a partnership of Bechtel Corp. and Washington Group International. The lawsuit filed by TysonsTunnel. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Washington Group says holders approve URS deal Nov 16, 2007
HOUSTON, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Engineering and construction firm Washington Group International Inc (WNG.N: , , ) said on Thursday that its shareholders had approved a sweetened $3. 2 billion bid from rival URS Corp (URS.N: , , ), ending a contentious takeover battle. (Reuters)
Washington Group shareholders approve $3.2 billion buyout Nov 16, 2007
Washington Group International shareholders approved a $3. 1 billion buyout Thursday by rival URS Corp. to create the nation's biggest engineering and construction company. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Standard & Poor's Announces Changes to U.S. Indices Nov 14, 2007
URS is acquiring Washington Group International Inc. (NYSE: ) in a deal still pending final approvals. The market capitalization of Micrel at the close of today's trading was approximately $648 million, whereas the minimum market capitalization for addition to the Sap 400 is $1. (PR Newswire)
URS Ups Washington Group Bid to $3.2B Nov 6, 2007
URS Corp. has sweetened its takeover bid for engineering and construction rival Washington Group International Inc. to $3. 2 billion in an attempt to overcome shareholder resistance that's threatening to scuttle the deal. (Forbes)
URS Corp raises bid for Washington Group Nov 6, 2007
NEW YORK Engineering and construction group URS Corp Monday raised its bid for peer Washington Group International nearly 9 percent to win over reluctant shareholders. The new cash and stock bid of $97. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Developing Strategic Leadership Oct 31, 2007
After several screening steps, we wound up focusing on Caterpillar (), Cisco Systems (), PepsiCo (), and Washington Group International () as well as on our previous research with General Electric () and Johnson & Johnson (). In a nutshell, what makes these firms stand out. (BusinessWeek)
Washington Group International Postpones Special Meeting of Stockholders to November 9, 2007 Oct 30, 2007
BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Washington Group International (NYSE: ) today announced that it has postponed its previously scheduled Special Meeting of Stockholders until November 9, 2007 ... Washington Group International (NYSE: ) provides the talent, innovation, and proven performance to deliver integrated engineering, construction, and management solutions for businesses and governments worldwide ... Additional Information and Where to Find It In connection with the proposed... (PR Newswire)
Northrop Grumman to Compete for U.S. Coast Guard Nationwide Automatic Identification System Oct 29, 2007
Washington Group International, Inc., Boise, Idaho; ICAN, Inc., Dallas; True Heading AB, Stockholm, Sweden; Broadpoint, Inc., New Orleans; and GTSI Corp., Chantilly, Va. Northrop Grumman Corporation is a $30 billion global defense and technology company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in information and services, electronics, aerospace and shipbuilding to government and commercial customers worldwide. (Primezone Releases)
More of this story Oct 17, 2007
There s been a lot of hard work to get us to this point and now we have turned our attention to the safe and environmentally compliant disposal of the VX munitions, said David Reber, project general manager for Washington Group International, which built and operates the plant for the Army. The most important thing is we accomplish this in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Washington Group International Sells Its Equity Position in Westmoreland Resources, Inc. Oct 3, 2007
BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Washington Group International (NYSE: ) announced today that Westmoreland Resources, Inc. redeemed Washington Group's 20 percent interest in Westmoreland Resources on Sept. 28 for a cash payment of $13 ... Washington Group International (NYSE: ) provides the talent, innovation, and proven performance to deliver integrated engineering, construction, and management solutions for businesses and governments worldwide ... SOURCE Washington Group... (PR Newswire)
Washington Group International Providing Project-Management Services for Power Plant in Taiwan Sep 25, 2007
BOISE, Idaho and TAIPEI, Taiwan, Sept. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Washington Group International (NYSE: ) announced today that it has been selected by independent power producer Taiwan Cogeneration Corporation to provide project-management consulting services in support of construction of a 490-megawatt power plant in western Taiwan ... Washington Group International (NYSE: ) provides the talent, innovation, and proven performance to deliver integrated engineering, construction, and management... (PR Newswire)
Hewitt Associates Names Sonoco A Top Company for Leaders Sep 21, 2007
"While many North American companies have made significant strides in building leadership capabilities, our research reveals that Top Companies such as Sonoco have cultures that cultivate and nurture their talent, and a reputation for doing it well. In an increasingly complex and global marketplace, these characteristics differentiate successful businesses from unsuccessful ones." Other companies making the 2007 list of North American Top Companies for Leaders include: General Electric Company,... (Canada Newswire)
Looking for leadership? Try Business Development Bank of Canada Sep 21, 2007
The top companies with 10,000 or more employees were General Electric Co., Capital One Financial Corp., Procter & Gamble; General Mills Inc., McKinsey & Co.; IBM, Medtronic Inc., Washington Group International Inc., Eli Lilly and Co., Avery Dennison Corp., McDonald's Corp., Whirlpool Corp., Lockheed Martin Corp., Cummins Inc., Caterpillar Inc., Colgate-Palmolive Co., Sonoco Products Co., 3M Co., American Express Co. and Liz Claiborne Inc.. Search the News Search. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Washington Group International Project Earns Highest OSHA Safety Ranking Sep 14, 2007
MILWAUKEE and BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wisconsin Power Constructors, a Washington Group International (NYSE: ) subsidiary, has earned one of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) highest safety rankings for its work on a power plant project in Wisconsin ... "Designation as a VPP Star site is recognition of sustained excellence in all areas of our safety and health management system," said Brad Giles, Washington Group International's vice president for... (PR Newswire)
The long list of those profiting from the war Sep 12, 2007
Others in the top 10, such as Washington Group International, Fluor, Perini, and Parsons, landed contracts to restore, repair, and maintain oil fields, power plants, schools, public water systems and military bases to the tune of about 3 billion combined despite the fact that oil fields, power plants, schools and public water constantly have to be rebuilt because they are constantly being blown up by one terrorist group after another. Other companies in the top 10 include Environmental Chemical,... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Minneapolis Bridge Disaster Fuels Push to Raise Gasoline Tax to Fix Roads Aug 20, 2007
That might leave the door open to a tax increase ``if they could be shown that it's going to the places that need it,'' says Edward Mortimer, director of government relations for Washington Group International, a Boise, Idaho-based engineering and construction firm. Are they going to be the ones leading the charge on it. (Bloomberg -- US)
Washington Group International Reports Results for 2007 Second Quarter Aug 7, 2007
BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Washington Group International (NYSE: ) today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 29, 2007. "Robust markets and the strong performance of our people drove another strong quarter for Washington Group International," said Stephen G. Hanks, president and chief executive officer ... " Outlook Because of strong performance across its business units, particularly the Power Business Unit, the company is maintaining its 2007... (PR Newswire)
A&M serves nation by partnering with Lawrence Livermore National Security Aug 7, 2007
LLNS, composed of the Bechtel Corporation, Washington Group International, BWX Technologies, Battelle Memorial Institute and the University of California, will begin managing Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) Oct. 1, 2007. Formed in 1952 as the nation's second nuclear weapons laboratory, LLNL is part of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). (The Battalion, TX)
National Construction Group Recognizes Washington Group International's Leadership in Employee Development Aug 4, 2007
BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Washington Group International's (NYSE: ) leadership in employee development has been recognized by a leading construction industry organization ... "Washington Group International has an extremely well-developed professional-development program," said Manuel Garcia, CII's associate director ... Washington Group International (NYSE: ) provides the talent, innovation, and proven performance to deliver integrated engineering, construction, and... (PR Newswire)
Rail means potential job boom Jul 25, 2007
But because the project is a joint venture with Washington Group International, the total number of full-time, prime contractor employees will be closer to 330, said Bechtel spokesman Howard Menaker. Menaker said the project is expected to generate over $800 million in subcontracting and procurement opportunities. (Clarke Times Courier, VA)
Washington Group International Announces Expected Charge and Provides 2007 Earnings Guidance Jul 17, 2007
BOISE, Idaho, July 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Washington Group International (NYSE: ) announced today that it expects to record a pre-tax charge of approximately $25 million (approximately $15 million after tax, or $0 ... About the Company Washington Group International (NYSE: ) provides the talent, innovation, and proven performance to deliver integrated engineering, construction, and management solutions for businesses and governments worldwide ... Additional Information and Where to Find It... (PR Newswire)
LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORY Jul 15, 2007
3 million fine proposed for UC in lab data theft (San Francisco Chronicle)
US proposes $3.3M fine for Los Alamos Jul 14, 2007
Los Alamos National Security is made up of Bechtel National Inc., BWX Technologies Inc., and the Washington Group International Inc. as well as the University of California, which had managed the lab on its own since its inception in 1943. All rights reserved. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
Security lab may face $3.3m fine for data leak Jul 14, 2007
Los Alamos National Security is made up of Bechtel National Inc., BWX Technologies Inc., and the Washington Group International Inc. as well as the University of California, which had managed the lab on its own since its inception in 1943. 2007 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Business Intelligence Provider Hoover's Releases Latest Edition of "The Hoover's Index" of the Top 1,000 Most Searched Companies Jul 7, 2007
Even after two stints in bankruptcy, Washington Group International remains one of the world's largest construction and engineering firms. The company, once known as Morrison Knudsen, tackles big jobs: think bridges, highways, factories, pipelines, railroads. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Washington Group International Team Wins Four-Year Contract for DOE's West Valley Project Jun 30, 2007
BUFFALO, N.Y. and BOISE, Idaho, June 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today that it awarded a four-year contract for management and operation of the West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP) to West Valley Environmental Services Company, LLC (WVES), a team led by Washington Group International. The team consisting of Washington Group International, Jacobs Engineering, Parallax, and ECC brings together leaders in safety, site closure, cost management, and... (PR Newswire)
Breaking News: URS Corp. buying Washington Group International May 30, 2007
BOISE San Francisco-based URS Corp. is buying Washington Group International for 2 ... Boise-based Washington Group International, once named Morrison Knudsen Corp., helped build Hoover Dam and the San Francisco Bay Bridge. (Idaho Press-Tribune)
Sale won’t affect Montana Resources May 30, 2007
Montana Resources, part of the Washington Companies, will not be affected by the sale of Washington Group International to San Francisco-based URS Corp., an official said Tuesday. Mike Halligan, director of corporate and government relations for the Washington Corp. in Missoula, said the Washington Companies are privately held and not related to the publicly traded Washington Group International. (Montana Standard, MT)
Business Briefs May 30, 2007
6 billion acquisition of engineering and construction rival Washington Group International represents the latest power play on the world's need for more energy. With the cash-and-stock deal announced Monday, URS hopes to be in a better position to capitalize on renewed interest in nuclear power as an alternative energy source -- and to win lucrative oil and gas contracts to help meet the ongoing demand for fossil fuels. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Local Washington entity unaffected by sale May 30, 2007
Washington Group International and the Washington Cos ... The new enterprise was named Washington Group International. (Missoulian, MT)
Stocks Creep Up on Deals May 30, 2007
URS (), a construction firm based in San Francisco, will purchase Washington Group International () for $2. 6 billion, creating the country's fourth-largest public construction and engineering company in terms of revenue, according to a released by the companies Monday. (SmartMoney)
Mergers, optimism drive rise May 30, 2007
Engineering and construction company URS said it would buy competitor Washington Group International for $2. 6 billion. (Los Angeles Times)
Cautious buying gives market modest lift; Dow, Nasdaq up 14 May 30, 2007
Engineering and construction company URS Corp. said it will buy competitor Washington Group International Inc. for $2 ... URS agreed to buy Washington Group International to expand its business managing nuclear power and infrastructure projects. (Sunspot.net -- Business)
URS makes a giant deal May 29, 2007
6 billion purchase of construction firm Washington Group. " The purchase will turn URS into a formidable competitor for Bechtel Corp., another San Francisco construction and engineering powerhouse with extensive expertise in nuclear power. And yet, the two businesses also will be partners, because both Bechtel and Washington Group work with the University of California to manage two national laboratories. URS will give Washington Group stockholders $43.80 in cash and 0.772 shares of URS common... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
URS buying Washington Group for $2.6 billionPosted on May 28 May 29, 2007
BOISE, Idaho San Francisco-based URS Corp. is buying Washington Group International for 2 ... In 1996, Washington Construction Co. merged with Morrison Knudsen Corp. to form Washington Group International, whose global capabilities span five major markets: infrastructure, mining, industrial/process, environmental and power ... Boise-based Washington Group International, while operating as Morrison Knudsen Corp., helped build Hoover Dam and the San Francisco Bay Bridge. (Missoulian, MT)
URS buying Washington Group in $2.6 billion deal May 29, 2007
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - The San Francisco-based URS Corporation is buying Boise, Idaho's Washington Group International ... Washington Group International has 25,000 employees worldwide. (KRNV.com, NV)
Southwest Idaho votes trickle in on community college measure May 23, 2007
The proposal had drawn financial commitments from some of the region's biggest companies, including Micron Technologies Inc. and Washington Group International. They said a College of Western Idaho would boost workforce training and increase access to affordable higher education for Idaho residents. (Idaho Press-Tribune)
COMMUNITY COLLEGE YES CONTRIBUTORS May 19, 2007
Mr. Steve Hanks Washington Group International Boise Mr. Steve Appleton "Micron Technology, Inc" Boise. Mr. Fred Zerza J.R. Simplot Company Boise. (Nampa Idaho Press-Tribune, ID)
Thursday's Stocks to Watch May 10, 2007
Washington Group International Inc.'s () first-quarter earnings fell 31 percent to $13 million, or 43 cents a share, from $19 million, or 62 cents a share, a year earlier, primarily due to the fewer Iraq reconstruction programs and increased bid and proposal costs. The Boise, Idaho, construction company said revenue rose 1. (Fox News)
ALAMEDA COUNTYUC-led team picked to run nuclear lab May 10, 2007
" But Livermore's "new" managers are hardly that: UC has run the lab since 1952 and has managed Los Alamos since 1943, and its scientists have played a lead role since UC Berkeley physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer launched the age of atomic weapons. What's new is the structure UC officials put together to save the contract. The university formed a new entity -- Lawrence Livermore National Security LLC -- with Bechtel, BWX Technologies and Washington Group International, the same partners it tapped... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Washington Group International Is Part of Team Awarded Seven-Year Contract to Manage Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory May 9, 2007
and BOISE, Idaho, May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced today the selection of Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (LLNS), a team that includes Washington Group International (NYSE: ), to manage and operate the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory ... BWX Technologies and Washington Group International are the top two DOE nuclear facilities contractors and between them manage and operate four... (PR Newswire)
UC Team To Get Lawrence Livermore Management Contract May 9, 2007
The UC team partners with Bechtel National Inc. and also includes BWX Technologies Inc.; Texas A&M University; Washington Group International; and Battelle. The team beat out a rival bid led by Northrop Grumman and including Nuclear Fuel Services; CH2M Hill; AECOM; and Wackenhut. (KCRA 3, CA)
UC keeps hand in at Livermore May 9, 2007
The Lawrence Livermore partnership also includes Battelle Memorial Institute, Washington Group International and several smaller firms ... Battelle already runs nuclear facilities including the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee, while Washington Group International owns the firm that previously helped build the Golden Gate Bridge and Hoover Dam. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Contract paves way for mine reopening May 4, 2007
Washington Group International of Boise, Idaho, has won a $310 million contract to perform mining services at the Pinto Valley Mine near Globe, which is being reopened in response to soaring copper prices. A related company, Washington Corp., has been mentioned as a possible buyer for Asarco LLC's Arizona copper mines, and the Pinto Valley contract gives the organization a foothold in the area. (AZCentral -- Business)
Months after vote, Micron adds policy barring bias against gays May 2, 2007
Washington Group International, a Boise-based engineering company, in March revised its nondiscrimination policies to include protection for gay and lesbian employees. Micron is Idaho's largest private employer, with about 11,000 workers in the Boise area. (Nampa Idaho Press-Tribune, ID)
Washington Group International Brings Recruiting Campaign for More Than 1,000 Engineering, Project Staff to Philadelphia Apr 20, 2007
Open House Scheduled for April 25 PHILADELPHIA, April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Washington Group International (NYSE: ), a leading international engineering, construction, and management company, will host an open house April 25 in Philadelphia as part of its national recruiting campaign to hire more than 1,000 engineers, other professionals, and support staff ... "We are seeing the strongest markets in our industry in at least 30 years," said Stephen G. Hanks, Washington Group International... (PR Newswire)
Japan Nuclear Fuel Ltd. Joins U.S. Nuclear Industry Recycling Team Mar 30, 2007
March 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A U.S. industry team formed by AREVA Inc., Washington Group International (NYSE: ), and BWX Technologies, Inc. today announced the addition of a new team member, Japan Nuclear Fuel Ltd. (JNFL), as it prepares to respond to upcoming opportunities with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) ... A primary contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy and its predecessor agencies since 1942, Washington Group International is a global leader in engineering, procurement,... (PR Newswire)
Idaho House considering veto override vote Mar 28, 2007
There's disagreement over a contract extension for private engineering companies Washington Group International and CH2M Hill, as well as a decision by lawmakers to move millions from projects on U.S. Highway 95 in northern Idaho to Interstate 84 near Boise. Some lawmakers including Sens. (Nampa Idaho Press-Tribune, ID)
Legislative committee set to hear I-84 work Mar 28, 2007
McGee said there was concern among some senators that the way the budget for Connecting Idaho read, Washington Group International would get an automatic extension of the highway work contract. The Caldwell senator said he is confident that was not the intent of the measure. (Nampa Idaho Press-Tribune, ID)
Dispute leads to longer session Mar 25, 2007
On March 14, Otter inserted a provision in the latest 246 million installment calling for the extension of a management contract with engineering companies Washington Group International and CH2M Hill. Some think the word extension inappropriately limits the state s choices. (Nampa Idaho Press-Tribune, ID)
Chemical weapons group advises public Mar 22, 2007
Guy Campbell of the Plant Manager in Pine Bluff for Washington Group International, the contractor handling the destruction reported that the target date for completing destruction in 2012 is on schedule. All thereof the furnaces are running. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Idaho lawmakers say Friday end to session is unlikely Mar 22, 2007
In addition, they don't like provisions directing the state to extend a $50 million contract with Washington Group International and CH2M Hill to oversee the work. The Senate planned to return the bill to the budget writing panel on Thursday. (Nampa Idaho Press-Tribune, ID)
Quick switch: Lawmakers, governor aides flip to lobbying Mar 21, 2007
Lance Giles, Kempthorne's top adviser on his billion-dollar "Connecting Idaho" roads project, now works as a lobbyist for Washington Group International. The Boise company has a $50 million contract to engineer and manage Connecting Idaho. (Nampa Idaho Press-Tribune, ID)
¿Lawmakers support bond sale for highways Mar 16, 2007
The projects private managers, Washington Group International and CH2M Hill, also remained a topic of discussion. In 2006, they won a 50 million management and engineering contract but only after the original award was nullified for improprieties. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Highway bond approved Mar 15, 2007
The project s private managers, Washington Group International and CH2M Hill, also remain a topic of discussion. In 2006, they won a 50 million management and engineering contract but only after the original award was nullified for improprieties. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Engineering firm wants to hire 200 in Denver Mar 8, 2007
The Denver office of Washington Group International provides support to all of the company's other business units and also serves as headquarters to its mining business unit ... Washington Group International is an engineering, construction and management company. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Suspect in Wife's Dismemberment Captured Mar 4, 2007
We're doing an an intensive search with assistance from the Coast Guard and our emergency response team. We've notified people in the area. (The Morning Star)
Sheriff: Torso, other body parts of missing Michigan woman found Mar 4, 2007
Tara Grant worked for Washington Group International, an engineering and consulting firm, employed as a manager in the San Juan office. Stephen Grant told authorities he and she argued because she planned to go back to the Caribbean that Sunday, Feb. 11, instead of on Monday, as usual. (USA Today)
Mich. case a recipe for media frenzy Mar 1, 2007
She works as an operations manager for Boise, Idaho-based Washington Group International, an engineering and construction firm with an office in the Detroit suburb of Troy. The company said in a statement it's concerned over her disappearance and hopes for a safe return. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Violations listed at nuclear weapons lab Feb 28, 2007
Several managers nowThe lab is now managed by Los Alamos National Security LLC, which includes the university, Bechtel Corp., BWX Technologies Inc. and Washington Group International. DAgostino said he expects corrective actions to be one of Anastasios highest priorities as lab director. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Home Depot Board Gets Activist Director Feb 7, 2007
Batchelder is also a director of Washington Group International Inc. (WGII) and ConAgra Foods Inc. (CAG). Home Depot also agreed that the retirement age for directors Kenneth Langone, Milledge Hart III, John Clendenin and Claudio Gonzalez will not be extended beyond the company's 2008 annual meeting. (SmartMoney)
The Home Depot and Relational Investors Reach Agreement; David H. Batchelder to Join The Home Depot Board Feb 6, 2007
Batchelder is a director of Washington Group International and ConAgra Foods, Inc. He has served on seven other public company boards during his 25- year career influencing corporate strategy and assisting management teams unlock value. About The Home Depot The Home Depot(R) is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer, with 2,157 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, 10 Canadian provinces, Mexico and China. (PR Newswire)
