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Edward Hopper, painter
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AGC's Data DIGest
Data DIGest is your source for the latest economic news relevant to the construction industry, with commentary and analysis f -More-
AGC backs EPA proposal to exempt construction from PFAS reporting
The Associated General Contractors of America has expressed support for a proposal by the Environmental Protection Agency to -More-
AGC warns OSHA about illumination rule change
A coalition of construction associations led by the Associated General Contractors of America is opposing the Occupational Sa -More-
Data centers now qualify for expedited USACE permits
Data centers are now eligible for streamlined permits from the Army Corps of Engineers. -More-
NTIA clears 37 states to build under BEAD
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration has cleared 37 states to start construction under the Broadban -More-
Construction technology startups attract $124.5M in Q4
Six construction technology startups have collectively raised $124.5 million in funding in the fourth quarter, with AI as a c -More-
Caterpillar, Nvidia expand AI collaboration for equipment
Caterpillar and Nvidia are expanding their collaboration to develop AI-enhanced products and manufacturing systems. -More-
Construction hiring up in 32 states, D.C. over 12 months
Construction employment increased in 32 states and Washington, D.C., from November 2024 to November 2025, with Texas and Iowa -More-
Calif. drops lawsuit challenging funds for high-speed rail
California has dropped a lawsuit against the federal government over the withdrawal of $4 billion in funding for the Central -More-
Austin-Bergstrom finalizes airline agreements for $5B expansion project
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport has finalized a use and land agreement with airlines, a key step in advancing a $5 bil -More-
Green light given for $500M stadium in Mass.
The Kraft Group has reached an agreement with Boston and Everett, Mass., to build a $500 million, 24,000-seat stadium for the -More-
Survey: Contractors have "dampened" expectations for 2026
Contractors have "dampened" expectations across the commercial construction industry this year, with five of 17 market segmen -More-
I keep thinking someone's gonna show up and say, 'There's been a big mistake. The guy next door is supposed to be drawing the cartoon. Here's your shovel.'
Gary Larson, cartoonist
AGCERF invites you to the 2026 CCC gala
The Consulting Constructors Council (CCC) invites you to step into a world where imagination meets elegance for an unforgetta -More-
Spending package aims to avert shutdown, bolster infrastructure
Congressional appropriators have introduced a bipartisan "mini-bus" spending package to avert a government shutdown on Jan. -More-
Bentley, JLG kick off 2026 with acquisitions
Bentley Systems' has acquired Talon Aerolytics and Pointivo to strengthen its asset analytics and AI-driven infrastructure da -More-
Moss Construction acquires Ellison to boost Fla. presence
Moss Construction has acquired Ellison Construction to strengthen its presence in Florida. -More-
Bobcat integrates AI, autonomy into equipment
Doosan Bobcat unveiled several technologies at CES 2026 to make equipment operation more intuitive, including the AI-powered -More-
Kan. DOT awards $288M contract for work on U.S. 54, K-96
A joint venture of Dondlinger & Sons Construction Co. and Wildcat Construction Co. -More-
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