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Data DIGest is your source for the latest economic news relevant to the construction industry, with commentary and analysis f -More-
It's your turn to take action on mental health
Working in construction takes a toll physically and mentally through injuries, accidents, stress, behavioral health issues an -More-
Injunction against independent contractor rule denied
A federal judge has dismissed a New Mexico trucking company's attempt to block the Labor Department's 2024 independent contra -More-
$5B allocated for transportation infrastructure
The Biden administration has announced nearly $5 billion in grants for more than 560 projects nationwide as part of the Bipar -More-
OSHA raises penalties 2.6% for inflation
The Department of Labor has increased civil penalties for 2025, including those from OSHA. -More-
Caterpillar debuting TH series telehandlers at WOC
Caterpillar will introduce its TH series telehandlers at World of Concrete, replacing the TL models from 2007. -More-
New robotic 3D printer can build up to 32 feet high
RIC Technology has introduced the RIC-PRIMUS, a robotic 3D printer capable of constructing three-story buildings up to 32 fee -More-
Construction employment growth slows in December
Construction employment increased by 8,000 jobs in December, with nonresidential specialty trade contractors adding 3,900 pos -More-
Colo. city completes $92M in water infrastructure upgrades
Wellington, Colo., has completed major expansions of its Water Treatment Plant and Water Reclamation Facility on time and und -More-
$1.3B approved for port of entry project in San Diego
The San Diego Association of Governments has approved key agreements with state and federal agencies for the $1.3 billion Ota -More-
Utah wraps up $1B in projects
The Utah Department of Transportation has completed about $1 billion in construction for 2024, including the first phase of t -More-
NBA team abandons $1.3B stadium plan
The Philadelphia 76ers no longer plan to build a $1.3 billion downtown arena, opting instead to remain in the city's sports s -More-
Choate tops out medical building in Charleston, S.C.
MUSC Health has topped out the 80,000-square-foot Clements Ferry Pavilion in Charleston, S.C., in partnership with Choate Con -More-
Turner tops out Sea-Tac concourse expansion
Turner Construction has completed the steel topping out for the $260 million C Concourse expansion at Seattle-Tacoma Internat -More-
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Brooklet breaks ground on first city sewer system
Brooklet, Ga., has begun work on its first city sewer system with support from Statesboro, Bulloch County and state lawmakers -More-
Sewage plant near US-Mexico border set to begin testing
The San Antonio de los Buenos sewage treatment plant in Mexico is nearing completion, with testing expected to begin soon. -More-
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