Water sector faces permitting, funding, AI challenges
The US water and wastewater sector faced significant challenges in 2025, including shifting federal regulations, permitting r -More-
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Stay competitive with AGC EDGE's virtual education classes
Advance further in your construction career with AGC EDGE's virtual education classes, led by expert instructors. -More-
It's your turn to take action on mental health
Working in construction takes a toll physically and mentally through injuries, accidents, stress, behavioral health issues an -More-
DOE withdraws zero-emissions building definition
The Department of Energy has withdrawn the federal definition of a zero-emissions building, which was used by states and owne -More-
AGC of N.M. tackles labor shortage, mental health
Kelly Roepke-Orth, CEO of Associated General Contractors of New Mexico, is helping tackle workforce shortages and mental heal -More-
McCarthy uses prefab for hospital expansion in St. Louis
To address the challenges of building on an active and landlocked medical campus, McCarthy implemented a prefabrication strat -More-
Robots help close gap between design, physical work
The construction industry has heavily invested in digital tools such as BIM and digital twins, but a disconnect persists betw -More-
Dodge index drops 1.1% in Nov., but rises 36% YTD
The Dodge Momentum Index fell by 1.1% in November, with commercial planning down 0.1% and institutional planning down 3.4%. -More-
Balfour Beatty projects 2025 growth
Balfour Beatty expects a 20% increase in its order book for 2025, driven by the UK construction market, particularly in the e -More-
$100M project to modernize Port of Mobile pier
The Alabama Port Authority has started a $100 million project to demolish and reconstruct Pier B South at the Port of Mobile. -More-
Williams-Brice Stadium renovation begins
Renovations have started at Williams-Brice Stadium following the end of the University of South Carolina Gamecocks' football -More-
Demolition of R.I. bridge finishes early
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has completed the demolition of the westbound Washington Bridge ahead of schedu -More-
New architect named for White House ballroom
Shalom Baranes Associates has replaced McCrery Architects as the lead designer for the White House ballroom project. -More-
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AGC needs your help to better understand project demand and challenges contractors will face in 2026
AGC of America wants to understand exactly how construction demand, labor shortages, enhanced ICE enforcement and tariffs, am -More-
Sullivan County, Mo., dam, spillway plan approved
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has approved plans for a dam and spillway for the Roy Blunt Reservoir in Sulliva -More-
Military to receive $1.2B for barracks upgrades
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a $1.2 billion initiative to address substandard conditions in military barracks -More-
California invests $590M in major water projects
California has initiated eight water infrastructure projects meant to improve drinking water reliability, wastewater systems -More-
Chicago rail station to undergo 3-year reconstruction
An elevated rail station at State and Lake in Chicago's Loop will close on January 5 for an anticipated three-year period. -More-
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