Portland's Rose Quarter project moves forward
The Oregon Transportation Commission has approved the first phase of the $2.1 billion Rose Quarter Improvement Project in Por -More-
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Bridge between Wisconsin, Iowa Miss. demolished early
The Blackhawk Bridge, connecting Iowa and Wisconsin, will be demolished a year earlier than planned due to structural issues. -More-
Trump EO will help develop data centers on federal land
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to accelerate the development of AI data centers on federal land by reversin -More-
I don't know what's going to happen tomorrow and I can't relive yesterday but I live in the moment if I can.
Ozzy Osbourne, singer, songwriter, media personality 1948-2025
2025 AGC Construction Workforce & HR Conference agenda takes shape
We’re excited to announce that the agenda for the 2025 AGC Workforce & HR Conference is now live! -More-
AGC talks work zone safety and Buy America with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy
On July 17, AGC CEO Jeff Shoaf participated in a roundtable discussion with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to discuss AG -More-
Calif. CEQA reforms to ease permitting for developers
California has enacted significant reforms to the California Environmental Quality Act, aimed at expediting development proje -More-
Remote traffic signals target safety at construction sites
Superior Traffic Services has developed remotely controlled traffic signals to improve safety at construction sites, reducing -More-
Study: Mass timber could have antimicrobial benefit
Mass timber could offer antimicrobial benefits for hospital construction, a study from the University of Oregon suggests. -More-
Architecture Billings Index continues decline in June
The Architecture Billings Index dropped to 46.8 in June from 47.2 in May, signaling continued soft business conditions for US -More-
McHugh Construction starts work on ice arena renovation
McHugh Construction has started on a 27,000-square-foot renovation of Dobson Ice Arena in Vail, Colo., with Hyder Constructio -More-
Pimlico demolition underway
Demolition of the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore has begun as part of a $400 million redevelopment project managed by the M -More-
DC Water starts $819M Potomac River Tunnel Project
DC Water has begun major construction on the $819 million Potomac River Tunnel Project, aimed at reducing sewage and stormwat -More-
DFW infrastructure projects make progress
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is making progress on several infrastructure projects, including terminal expansions, -More-
Grain Belt Express loses $4.9B federal loan guarantee
The Energy Department has withdrawn a $4.9 billion conditional loan guarantee for the Grain Belt Express transmission project -More-
McCarthy wins $650M Nev. airport job, starts building hub
McCarthy Building has secured a $650 million contract for the New Gen A & B Concourses at Reno-Tahoe International Airport in -More-
Work underway on OpenAI data center as operations begin
OpenAI and its partners have transitioned from kickstarting construction to early operations at the massive Stargate AI data -More-
Gilbane picked for $1B redevelopment in Norfolk, Va.
Gilbane Development has been chosen as the lead developer for a $1 billion housing and mixed-use redevelopment project in Nor -More-
Miami construction job growth outpaces rest of Fla.
Miami-Dade County has experienced a construction boom that has led to record employment, with the sector adding 8.2% more job -More-
The humor is in the truth. You play the truth of the moment, you'll find the humor.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, actor, artist 1970-2025
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