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Virginia Transportation Plan Calls for $18.2B in Spending

July 5, 2017

Virginia will spend $18.6 billion to study, develop and build more than 3,600 transportation projects through 2023 under the latest Six-Year Improvement Program approved by the Commonwealth Transportation Board.

Mass. Legislators Delay Vote on Shadow Laws

Justin Rice

July 5, 2017

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Massachusetts lawmakers delayed a vote to relax a 20-year-old state law restricting tall buildings from casting shadows on the Boston Common and Public Garden.

Clean-Coal Project Shuts Gasification, in Blow to Trump

Mary B. Powers

July 5, 2017

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The Trump administration’s crusade for coal-based energy was dealt two setbacks during President Donald Trump’s “Energy Week” in late June.

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Industry Execs Worry About Delays in Trump Agenda

When will Congress get around to tax reform and an infrastructure stimulus plan?

Gary J. Tulacz

July 5, 2017

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The construction market remains strong, but construction firms that were excited about the pro-business agenda of President Trump immediately after his election in November are now moderating their long-term outlook.

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After Absorbing Hits, Construction Costs Show Signs of Rising

Labor markets still deal with the lingering impacts of the most recent recession

Tim Grogan

July 5, 2017

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An inflationary sleeper is starting to head higher.

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Field Staffers Earn Top Dollar

Bruce Buckley

July 5, 2017

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With high demand nationwide for talent in major metro areas—as well as in many secondary and tertiary markets—construction salary gains continue a steady rise.