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President-Elect Donald Trump Picks Ben Carson as HUD Nominee

Famed neurosurgeon was Trump's rival for Republican nomination

December 5, 2016

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Carson has limited experience in housing or development.

Regional Specialty Firms Thrive Despite Energy Slowdown

Texas and Louisiana subcontractors seek growth by pursuing diverse market sectors and new territory

David M. Brown

December 5, 2016

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Despite a weakened energy sector in the Gulf Coast, specialty contractors in Texas and Louisiana were bolstered in 2015 and 2016 by a solid construction market.

Keystone Concrete Selected Texas-Louisiana Specialty Contractor of the Year for 2016

Houston concrete firm expands its services and geography to counteract the energy sector slowdown

Jim Parsons

December 5, 2016

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Diversification isn’t a guaranteed safeguard against market swings in the construction industry.

City Scoop: El Paso

December 5, 2016

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Rich Data From Dodge Data & Analytics

On the Scene: Texas & Louisiana

December 5, 2016

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Reports From Key Industry Events

Presidential Transition

Trump Names Ex-Labor Secretary Chao as His Choice to Head US DOT

President-elect's selection also was Deputy DOT Secretary from 1989-1991

Tom Ichniowski

November 29, 2016

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Chao would play important role in developing and promoting Trump's promised plan to step up infrastructure investment.

New Projects

October Construction Starts Recede 4% Nationwide

November 23, 2016

The nonresidential building sector pulls back after a strong September.

States Test Alternative Road Funding

Highway funding is stuck in low gear, but DOTs are exploring alternatives based on vehicle miles driven

Pam Radtke Russell

November 23, 2016

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As the incoming Trump administration looks for ways to fund its massive $1-trillion infrastructure plan, it could find answers by looking toward the states—in particular, Colorado, California and Oregon.