KBR, a former subsidiary of Halliburton, has received criticism for being what many consider a "shoe in" for government contracts because of connections to former Vice President Dick Cheney, who was CEO of Halliburton until 2000.
However, political connections aside, there seem to be an abundance of construction companies lately that have played fast and loose with the rules of their government contracts.
A new generation’s Agent Orange: The waste of war in Iraq & Afghanistan
Waste environmental pollution caused by potentially hazardous emissions caused by the use of open-air burn pits during the conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan may have created a new generation’s “Agent Orange.”
Author Eric Bonds, reports that, “During the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, the US Department of Defense (DoD) burned the majority of its solid waste in open-air pits or trenches. For many years, in fact, this was the only form of waste disposal at most bases (GAO 2010, IoM 2011). It is well known that the uncontrolled burning of plastics, Styrofoam, electronics, unexploded weapons, and other manufactured and highly processed materials releases harmful toxins and particulate matter into the air.”
KBR, Inc. announced today it has been awarded two indefinite-delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts by the U.S. Government for construction services worldwide.
"This win is indicative of KBR's strategic commitment to increase our market share by executing small capital construction projects in remote or austereinternational locations," said Andrew Pringle, president of KBR's Government Services division.
KBR has successfully delivered mission critical renovation projects over the past five years in more than 25 international locations for the U.S. Government and we are pleased to continue that service," said Byron Bright, Senior Vice President Government Services - Americas.
