New England gets $389M Energy Dept. infusion for grid
The Energy Department is directing $389 million to Power Up New England, a coalition of seven states and local utilities. -More-
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Earthwork underway in Ga. Ports Authority expansion
About six more weeks of earthwork is anticipated preliminary to engineering for Georgia Ports Authority's Blue Ridge Connecto -More-
$83M rail yard expansion complete at Port of Va.
An $83 million project that began in 2022 to expand the Port of Virginia's central rail yard has been completed and is now op -More-
N.C. DOT prepares to replace Alligator River Bridge
A project to replace the Alligator River Bridge in North Carolina could begin as soon as late this year, according to the Nor -More-
FHWA rolls out $26.5M in bridge planning grants
Planning grants totaling $26.5 million have been announced under the Federal Highway Administration's competitive Bridge Inve -More-
142-mile I-69 highway extension finished in Ind.
Indiana this week marked the completion of a 142-mile extension of Interstate 69, a 16-year project. -More-
EPA GAO: Cyberattacks on water systems a major concern
A growing number of cyber criminals are targeting US water infrastructure and the Environmental Protection Agency must act fa -More-
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Resources for your safety program ahead of National 8-1-1 Day
As August 11 – National 8-1-1 Day – approaches, consider the role that responsible excavation plays in the safety -More-
Help AGC measure the scope of construction labor shortages with this quick survey
The survey will close Aug.16AGC of America wants to understand exactly how labor shortages, supply chain challenges and infla -More-
How OSHA tackles heat-related safety issues
New rules proposed by OSHA to protect workers from excessive heat are not in effect, but the agency is nonetheless acting und -More-
Girls explore AEC careers at Wis. camp
Nearly 30 girls are participating in the 2nd annual She Builds Wisconsin summer camp hosted by the Associated General Contrac -More-
Prevention is the essential first step in cybersecurity
Prevention is the first priority in achieving cybersecurity in construction. -More-
7 of the latest technologies that accelerate projects
New technologies are helping contractors get the most productivity out of good summer weather. -More-
Inflation pokes holes in N.Y. infrastructure budget
Inflation is pushing up infrastructure spending across New York and creating budget gaps that will rise from $5 billion in fi -More-
Dodge: Planning momentum on the rise in several markets
The Dodge Construction Network's Dodge Momentum Index rose to 216.3 in July, a 7.9% increase from from the revised 200.5 reco -More-
Tempe, Ariz., seeks high-rise developer for prime site
Officials in Tempe, Ariz., are seeking a developer interested in building a mixed-use high-rise on the downtown site of the f -More-
$78M construction materials plant planned in Fla.
Building products supplier MiTek will invest $78 million to build a plant in Zephyrhills, Fla., that will produce steel conne -More-
Tenn. toll lane plans moving forward
Tennessee’s first toll lanes--dubbed "choice lanes"--will have fluctuating tolls based on demand and feature minimum sp -More-
$5B biofuel plant planned in Neb.
DG Fuels announced its selection of Phelps County, Neb., to build a Midwestern plant to produce sustainable aviation fuel. -More-
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