Permitting reform will be big priority for House T&I
The House Transportation and Infrastructure committee will continue looking at ways to streamline project review as part of i -More-
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Precast concrete systems becoming more popular
Precast concrete systems are gaining popularity among contractors as a way to mitigate jobsite challenges such as labor short -More-
Fed rate cut aids existing construction, but new builds lag
Contractors are optimistic about the construction market following the Federal Reserve's third interest rate cut of 2025, whi -More-
U. of Iowa projects belie market conditions
The University of Iowa is proceeding with major construction projects despite federal funding cuts earlier in the year and ou -More-
NYC allocates $1B to restore Coney Island boardwalk
The $1 billion restoration of the Coney Island boardwalk in New York City is set to begin, addressing decades of deterioratio -More-
FAA OKs environmental review for Sea-Tac master plan
The Federal Aviation Administration has approved an environmental assessment for 31 near-term projects in the Seattle-Tacoma -More-
Grand Rapids, Mich., explores mixed-use tower near stadium
The Grand Rapids Downtown Development Authority has partnered with Rockford to explore a mixed-use housing development near A -More-
Va. county board approves $215M government center project
The James City County, Va., Board of Supervisors has approved the construction of a $214.5 million government center and libr -More-
Venture Global LNG project moves forward after review
Venture Global has received key federal approvals for the $28 billion CP2 LNG project in Louisiana, including a court-mandate -More-
SPC, Lane complete $232M Bronx bridge
Lane Construction and SPC Construction have finished the $232 million Unionport Bridge in the Bronx, replacing a 1950s-era st -More-
AECOM wins $270M FAA contract for infrastructure work
AECOM has secured a 10-year, $270 million contract from the Federal Aviation Administration to provide architecture and engin -More-
What happened in construction this year?
The construction industry in 2025 has been marked by significant challenges and rapid changes. -More-
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Locate information on state laws affecting construction
The AGC/ABA Construction State Law Matrix is the most comprehensive and concise resource available for state construction law -More-
Deadline approaching: Share your insights in AGC’s 2026 Construction Outlook Survey
The deadline is quickly approaching -- AGC needs your help to better understand project demand and the challenges contractors -More-
SCOTUS signals support for Trump on firing agency heads
The US Supreme Court appears ready to rule that President Donald Trump can fire leaders of independent federal agencies at wi -More-
Buildcheck raises $5.9M to scale AI design review platform
Buildcheck has raised $5.9 million in seed funding to scale its AI-powered construction design review platform, which detects -More-
Fed cut seen as labor market 'insurance'
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to deliver a quarter-point rate cut today, with analysts emphasizing that the move is -More-
Granite wins contract for rail station upgrade in Calif.
The Riverside County Transportation Commission has awarded Granite Construction a $24 million contract for the Perris South M -More-
Northeastern to deconstruct Matthews Arena for new complex
Northeastern University is set to "surgically" deconstruct the 115-year-old Matthews Arena to make way for a modern athletics -More-
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