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2017 3Q Cost Report

Construction Market Growth Expected Through 2018

But frustration with a lack political progress has firms worried about long-term market prospects

October 3, 2017

This year marks the eighth year of a recovery from the deep industry recession that was sparked by the financial collapse of September 2008, the third-longest industry recovery on record.

New York City Adopts New Construction Safety Training Law

A unanimous city council vote caps months of rivalry between unions and developers

Richard Korman

October 1, 2017

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A city commission will decide what training is appropriate.

Infrastructure Finance

Trump Reportedly Turns Bearish on Infrastructure P3s

Industry, state officials mull Trump comments' impact on investment proposal

Tom Ichniowski

September 29, 2017

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Construction groups still see direct funding as key to president's expected plan.

Viewpoint

What Makes A Project Leader Great?

Alexander Laufer Terry Little Bruce Maas Jeffrey S. Russell

September 29, 2017

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In a new book, industry experts share tips on how to join the project leadership elite.

Tax Policy

Tax Reform Proposal Seen Helping Small Construction Firms

GOP framework would cut rates for corporations and "pass-through" entities

Tom Ichniowski

Pam Radtke Russell

September 27, 2017

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But the plan's outline has a long way to go before becoming law.

Tall Buildings

Steel Core System Could Transform Office Tower Construction

Nadine M. Post

September 27, 2017

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A dual steel-plate composite shear-wall system, currently undergoing physical testing, has the potential to replace reinforced concrete cores in high-rise office buildings.

Earthquake Researchers Set to Investigate Mexico City Construction Performance

Engineers eager to analyze must stand back until the search-and-rescue phase ends

Aileen Cho

September 26, 2017

One Comment

Early indications are that code revisions after 1985 quake had a positive effect — when adhered to.

Highway Construction

Maryland Expects 'Huge Interest' in $9B Highways Project

Project would add toll lanes to Capital Beltway, I-270 and Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Tom Ichniowski

September 22, 2017

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State officials plan to use public-private partnership to carry out road-widening.

AECOM, Burns & McDonnell Question KC Committee’s Pick for $1B Airport Project

Jeff Yoders

September 21, 2017

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While a selection committee of the Kansas City, Mo., council has recommended Edgemoor Infrastructure and Real Estate as developer of a $1-billion, single-terminal Kansas City airport, recent disclosures about the selection process have raised questions