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US Chamber urges "essential infrastructure" exemptions
The US Chamber of Commerce has requested that the government recommend exemptions to let individuals leave their residence to -More-
Pa. lists businesses that can stay open
Pennsylvania has issued a list of businesses with permission to remain operational. -More-
Minn. to request federal money for highway project
Minnesota Gov. -More-
Kan. moves quickly with transportation stimulus
Highways and bridges are a major priority in a $10 billion economic stimulus bill passed by the Kansas Legislature. -More-
S.C. ports remained active in Feb.
South Carolina's oceanside terminals saw record cargo volume last month, while rail moves at inland ports saw record activity -More-
Column: Coronavirus an opportunity for clean energy
The coronavirus pandemic is upsetting the oil market, depressing interest rates and threatening jobs, making it the perfect t -More-
N.Y. MTA seeks $4B bailout as ridership plunges
New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority is calling for a $4 billion federal bailout as coronavirus fears have caused -More-
Airport, transit groups seek emergency funds
Airport and transit agencies have asked for emergency federal funding due to decreased revenue during the coronavirus pandemi -More-
McCarthy to upgrade S.D. wastewater treatment plant
Sioux Falls, S.D., has signed a contract with McCarthy Building to upgrade a wastewater treatment plant. -More-
La. coastal authority aims for restoration, levees
The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority has unanimously approved a $1.08 billion annual spending plan that -More-
There's always something to occupy the inquiring mind.
Margaret Atwood, writer
Coronavirus imperils Chicago construction boom
A decade of booming construction has reshaped Chicago's skyline and continues to do so, but the coronavirus pandemic might pa -More-
No interruption expected for Vegas stadium work
Construction of Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas is expected to proceed, even though the industry is not on a list of jobs deem -More-
Most Sea-Tac Airport work uninterrupted by coronavirus
Most construction work at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is proceeding, despite the coronavirus pandemic, but workers a -More-
Swank idles activity on W.Va. bridge project
Swank Construction, the general contractor for a $215 million effort to rehabilitate or replace 26 bridges on Interstate 70 i -More-
Construction a bright spot for virus-hit Hawaii
The coronavirus pandemic is weighing on many sectors of Hawaii's economy, but construction, which normally is cyclical, might -More-
US leads as global hotel construction hits record high
The number of hotel projects at various stages reached a record 15,000 worldwide at the end of last year, up 11% compared wit -More-
Connectivity a key feature at ConExpo-Con/Agg
Better connectivity and technology to improve equipment performance were prominent features at this year's ConExpo-Con/Agg sh -More-
Construction's transition to automation isn't simple
Manufacturers that automate repetitive, predictable tasks can see productivity gains, but unpredictable tasks in construction -More-
Construction firms adjust to new work reality
The person-to-person interactions that are key in construction are challenging the industry as contractors attempt to keep pr -More-
