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New York agency schedules hearing for WTC bonds

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

New York state hopes to use a $2.6 billion Liberty bond offering to help fund rebuilding at the World Trade Center site in Ma -More-

Wisconsin to use prefab parts to replace three Milwaukee bridges

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Wisconsin's Department of Transportation will use pre-constructed replacement spans to replace three aging bridges at the sta -More-

Atlantic Yards facing another lawsuit

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Neighborhood groups and government officials this week filed a lawsuit that aims to block the proposed $4.9 billion Atlantic -More-

Groups sue to stop Delaware River dredging project

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

The Army Corps of Engineers' plan to dredge the Delaware River is facing a new legal challenge from five environmental groups -More-

Massachusetts takes bids on Big Dig footbridge projects

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

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U.N. awaits proposal from U.S. on climate change

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

The U.S. is the only industrialized country that has not offered a target for reducing carbon emissions ahead of a U.N. -More-

Column: Construction materials costs will post modest gains

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

The cost of construction materials will rise modestly over the winter and post larger increases throughout 2010, Jim Haughey -More-

Flat jobless claims suggest positive trends, economists say

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

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Computer model prioritizes Virginia transportation projects

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Virginia officials recently used a computer model to prioritize regional transportation projects. -More-

Frisbee roof offers shade, power

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

A Solar Frisbee Roof made by Taiwan-based AU optronics is providing shade, shelter and energy at a school playground in Taipe -More-

Energy Star program faces imminent overhaul

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

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Immigration audits will target 1,000 employers

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

The federal government will audit about 1,000 employers for alleged violations of immigration laws. -More-

Official job-creation estimate in doubt

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

The White House is distancing itself from its earlier estimate of the number of jobs saved by the stimulus package, admitting -More-

New York may outsource construction licensing tests

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

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Join us in January for AGC's Building Contractors Conference

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

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ConsensusDOCS lets you network your entire office at no extra cost

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Unlike competitors, ConsensusDOCS contract documents software allows you to network your entire office at no additional cost -More-

Follow AGC on Facebook and Twitter

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

AGC uses Facebook and Twitter to reach a broader audience and share a variety of news related to AGC and the construction mar -More-

Jonathan Winters, comedian, author and artist

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Nothing is impossible. Some things are just less likely than others. -More-