What I've learned along the way is that existence is cosmic theater, but paradoxically, we should play our roles to the absolute best of our ability while having the wisdom not to take them too seriously.
Tom Robbins, writer 1932-2025
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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-
AGC's tariff resource center for contractors
AGC has developed resources to help contractors navigate tariff-related challenges, including a memo outlining key trade poli -More-
Green building may fall to states without Trump support
Maryland lawmakers have introduced the Better Buildings Act to update building performance standards to maximize energy effic -More-
Permit reform, safety, cost savings top DOT priorities
Recently appointed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy emphasized overhauling environmental permitting, adopting emerging saf -More-
Wash., N.M., look to add highway work zone cameras
The Washington State Department of Transportation will deploy mobile speed cameras in freeway work zones to enhance safety. -More-
Journey to autonomous equipment is long, but worth it
A new video from Trimble's offsite expo offers a look at some of the work that is possible with an autonomous excavator and a -More-
Short-term inflation expectations rise amid tariffs
Short-term inflation expectations have surged following President Donald Trump's announcement of tariffs on steel and aluminu -More-
Swinerton aims to finish T-Mobile call center reno by June
Swinerton is looking to wrap up work in June on a renovation to T-Mobile's call center in Chattanooga, Tenn. -More-
More than $239M approved for projects at Texas A&M
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has approved more than $239 million for construction projects, including $80 -More-
$1.5B N.Y. expressway project faces funding uncertainty
The future of the $1.5 billion Kensington Expressway project is uncertain after a judge ruled that the New York State Departm -More-
UNC Health, Duke Health to build $2B children's hospital
UNC Health and Duke Health plan to build a $2 billion children's health system in North Carolina, the state's first freestand -More-
Turner tops out mixed-use development in Portland, Ore.
Turner Construction has topped out the Press Blocks project in Portland, Ore., marking a key milestone for the mixed-use deve -More-
Officials approve demolition of OKC convention center
The Oklahoma City Council has approved final plans to demolish the former Cox Convention Center, a key step toward building a -More-
When I'm singing the blues, I'm singing life.
Etta James, singer, songwriter February is Black History Month
Worried about tariffs? Consider cost-plus contracts.
Cost-of-the-work agreements (aka “cost-plus” contracts) are commonly used in commercial construction contracting -More-
Naxolone in action -- Why every job site must be prepared
A construction site. A life-or-death moment. -More-
OSHA won't be abolished, but Trump could reshape it
Experts say a bill to abolish OSHA has virtually no chance of passing, but the agency could still face significant changes un -More-
President of Cemex USA to lead parent company
Jaime Muguiro, currently president of Cemex USA, has been appointed to succeed Fernando González as CEO of Cemex S.A.B. -More-
3 design trends worth following in 2025
Clark Lowe, president and CEO of O'Connor Company, highlights three major construction design trends for 2025: The rise of in -More-
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