Google, Microsoft use mass timber in new builds
Google and Microsoft are using mass timber construction to reduce carbon emissions in their buildings. -More-
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Construction employment up in 31 states, D.C. in March
Construction employment increased in 31 states and the District of Columbia from March 2024 to March 2025, with Texas and New -More-
Conn. starts $136M rebuild on I-95 bridges
The Connecticut Department of Transportation in has launched a $136.5 million project to replace two aging Interstate 95 brid -More-
Jacobs wins $137M rebuild contract in USVI
Jacobs has secured a $137 million contract to lead infrastructure recovery efforts across the U.S. -More-
Biotech hub project launched in Birmingham, Ala.
Site work has started on a former public housing property in Birmingham, Ala., paving the way for a major mixed-use developme -More-
Denver, Colo., considers $825M equestrian center upgrade
Officials in Denver, Colo., are considering an $825 million investment to build a major equestrian center at the National Wes -More-
DPR, Turner seek subs for $10B data center project
DPR Construction and Turner Construction are hosting a vendor outreach event in Baton Rouge, La., on April 29 for the $10 bil -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-
Help AGC improve highway work zone safety by completing the 2025 Highway Work Zone Safety Survey by Friday, May 9
AGC of America and our survey partner, HCSS, are asking all highway and transportation members help us improve work zone safe -More-
Work on $531M Colo. dam goes ahead despite legal issues
Denver Water says it will proceed with its $531 million Gross Dam expansion despite ongoing legal challenges, following a fed -More-
$175M approved for water, sewer projects in N.Y.
The New York Environmental Facilities Corp. -More-
Amtrak takes over $7B Penn Station project from MTA
Amtrak will now lead the $7 billion overhaul of Penn Station, replacing N.Y.'s Metropolitan Transit Authority to ensure tight -More-
$997M L.A. rail contact won by Herzog, Flatiron Dragados
Herzog and FlatironDragados have won a $997 million contract from LA Metro to begin early work on the Southeast Gateway Line, -More-
Calif. high-speed rail faces bipartisan opposition
California's $100 billion high-speed rail project is now confronted with new uncertainty as Democrats who hold the keys to it -More-
N.Y. governor vows to "fight" for Equinor project
Equinor has paused construction on its $5B Empire Wind project off Long Island, N.Y., following a Trump administration order -More-
$156M cruise terminal in Galveston, Texas, almost done
The $156 million Cruise Terminal 16 in Galveston is set to open this fall, transforming two cargo buildings into a 160,000-sq -More-
Target CO2 rule repealed by FHWA
The Federal Highway Administration has repealed a rule requiring state DOTs and MPOs to set declining CO2 targets, citing cou -More-
Granite wins $80M roadwork contract from Texas DOT
Granite Construction has secured an $80 million contract from the Texas Department of Transportation to upgrade a section of -More-
Trump seeks overhaul of federal procurement
President Donald Trump has issued executive orders to streamline federal procurement by cutting outdated rules and prioritizi -More-
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