DHS to accelerate work on 2.5-mile border wall in Calif.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has waived environmental regulations to expedite construction of a 2.5-mile border wa -More-
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TxDOT awards $671M contract for roadwork in College Station
The Texas Department of Transportation has awarded a $671 million contract to Fluor for work on Highway 6 in College Station. -More-
Army Corps awards $7B construction contract to 15 firms
The US Army has awarded a $7 billion hybrid contract to 15 companies for the design and construction of military facilities, -More-
Aluminum extrusion firm launches $70M expansion in Ark.
Taber Extrusions has started a $70 million expansion at its Russellville, Ark., facility, adding a 125,000-square-foot buildi -More-
Working in construction is equal parts optimism, unease
US contractors have a great opportunity to pursue emerging demand for data centers, but face heightened uncertainty due to in -More-
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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-
AGC offers construction-focused HR MasterClass training program
AGC’s HR Masterclass, Powered by Segal Consulting--a six-part training series--equips HR professionals in construction -More-
AGC of Mass. voices concern about PLA executive order
Mass. Gov. -More-
Apprenticeships prepare students for the workforce
Haskell has partnered with the Northeast Florida Builders Association and local high schools for more than 50 years to offer -More-
Construction offers tech-driven careers for Gen Z
Construction is among the top industries now integrating AI and technology, making it an attractive career option for Gen Z, -More-
AI can help cut construction incident rates by up to 50%
The construction industry is leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance safety, shifting from reactiv -More-
Bessent: All tariffs negotiable in upcoming talks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he's hoping for a reduction in tariff rates as the US prepares for trade negotiations w -More-
Senate budget plan could affect energy transition spending
The Senate's new tax and spending blueprint proposes a significant decrease in federal spending, aiming to cut $4.5 trillion -More-
Work begins on $34M bypass road near New Orleans
Construction has started on a $34 million bypass road in Mandeville, La., intended to connect Louisiana Highway 1088 and US H -More-
Denver Water gets 2-week reprieve on $531M dam project
Denver Water has been granted two weeks to complete work on the $531 million Gross Reservoir expansion in Colorado before a c -More-
Major freeway work begins near Tacoma, Wash.
The Washington State Department of Transportation has begun the state Route 167 Completion Project, a three-year initiative i -More-
Fla. performing arts center starts $100M expansion project
The Straz Center in Tampa, Fla., is embarking on a significant $100 million expansion, designed by DLR Group and constructed -More-
Mercer Mass Timber completes installation at Walmart HQ
Walmart has incorporated mass timber into its new headquarters in Bentonville, Ark., with Mercer Mass Timber supplying 21,000 -More-
AGC members volunteer with Habitat for Humanity in Ohio
Contractors attending an Association of General Contractors conference in Ohio volunteered with Habitat for Humanity to build -More-
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