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Energy policy
China Continues Renewable Energy Progress
Wind and solar make impressive gains, but subsidy cuts coming
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Construction Materials
Panel Finds Canadian Softwood Lumber Imports Harm U.S. Producers
After U.S. ITC ruling, next step is Commerce Dept. import duty determination
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Infrastructure Projects
Study: 40 Projects Promise Big Economic Boosts, But Face Hurdles
Treasury: Lack of funds is key factor holding up most projects
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Transportation
China Unveils Ambitious High-speed Rail Expansion Plan
Program calls for 10,000 km of additional track in next three years
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Construction Workforce
Construction Dec. Jobless Rate Up From Nov., Dips Year Over Year
Industry shed 3,000 jobs vs. Nov. but gained 102,000 since Dec. 2015.
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Israel and China Sign Construction Worker Import Pact
The Israelis will bring in up to 20,000 workers in next few years to cut residential building costs.
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Construction Economics
Construction Nov. Spending Up Slightly From Oct. Level
Census Bureau report also shows 4.1% gain from year-earlier spending figure
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Federal Buildings
State Dept. Awards Two Major Embassy Construction Contracts
House panel's Republicans criticize embassy-building bureau's 'Design Excellence' program
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Energy Viewpoint
Smart Utilities Enable Smart Cities: Creating the Smart Cities of the Future
By Mike Beehler and Meghan Calabro
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Environment
China Imposes Pollution Tax on Heavy Industries
Questions remain whether the measure would encourage clean-tech investment
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