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Update: Compiling feeds from our editors and contacts monitoring developments in the wake of the March 11, 2011, 8.9 magnitude quake in Japan

At CONEXPO-CON/AGG, the biggest construction event of the year held March 22-26 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, we will be setting aside personal time for you, our readers.

LaHood says states must apply by April 4 for funds Florida Gov. Scott turned down

Are craft workers spending enough time on task? Is there enough wrench time? Tell me what you think

It's tax time again, and with the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011 show just around the corner, tax consultants say it is worth reviewing new IRS rules before going out and making major equipment purchases.

The Obama administration outllined its $556-billion, six-year surface transportation plan. But long-time transportation and construction officials quickly zeroed in on what was missing: How to  fund it.

An aging transportation journalist ponders the parallels

How do you handle a real snow job? Bring in the big iron.

 While writing this week’s cover story about the three amazing tunneling jobs that will expand New York City’s subway system, ENR Senior Editor Aileen Cho took a few hours away from work to attend a gathering of tunneling intelligentsia. Mayor Michael Bloomberg gave the opening address.

House appropriations Chairman Rogers has proposed cuts for his subcommittees as the panel prepares to take up a spending bill to fund agencies through Sept. 30.  The numbers send worrisome signals for the construction industry.