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Concrete Helps Lab Meet Specs for Laser, Vibration

August 28, 2017

Laser vault room on Biodesign Institute C in Tempe, Ariz., is surrounded by 4-ft-thick walls, while exterior concrete columns provide lateral bracing

Growth Charges Up Electrical Contractor

John Guzzon

August 28, 2017

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Arizona-based Wilson Electric has formed strong bonds to expand its revenue, labor force and commitment to safety

As Activity Climbs, Labor Pool Tightens For Specialty Firms

John Guzzon

August 28, 2017

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Specialty contractors say activity in Las Vegas, Phoenix and Reno is creating more pressure to find workers

Southwest City Scoop: Construction Starts in Reno-Sparks

August 28, 2017

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Total Construction Spending on Track to Grow by More Than 24% in 2018

Legal

US Court Orders Greenhouse-Gas Emissions Impact in Pipeline Review

Appellate court decision, while split, would color FERC project approvals

Mary B. Powers

August 22, 2017

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Appellate court decision, while split, could impact FERC project environmental approvals

Tool Technology

Going Beyond Cordless, DEWALT Aims for the Wireless Jobsite

Jeff Rubenstone

August 22, 2017

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As demands for better data access on jobsites grows and the Internet of Things begins to bleed over into construction equipment, tool manufacturers are working to build wireless connectivity into their product lines

Revived Purple Line Now Sees Some Green

After court ruling, Maryland transit job will get $900M in federal funds

Jim Parsons

August 22, 2017

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After court ruling, Maryland transit job work now proceeds with $900M DOT allocation.

NJ Building Contractor Sam Hochberger Dies at 88

August 21, 2017

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Founder, CEO of Himount Constructors Ltd. also was civil engineers' group Fellow.

Transportation

Bechtel To Construct Kenya’s First Expressway

Four-lane highway will cover 473 km and cost $2.23 billion

Shem Oirere

August 18, 2017

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The highway is designed to ease transportation of goods between the Indian Ocean port of Mombasa and the landlocked countries of Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Electricity