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Some top contractors see recovery; others not as optimistic

AGC SmartBrief - May 17, 2012 - 9:47am
There's been a slow turnaround in the construction industry as evidenced by information in ENR's Top 400 Contractors list, bu -More
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GSA sets strict energy-use target in design-build contract

AGC SmartBrief - May 17, 2012 - 9:47am
When a design-build team of Sellen Construction and ZGF Architects accepted a contract from the General Services Administrati -More
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$300M spec project aims to build 45-story tower in Chicago

AGC SmartBrief - May 17, 2012 - 9:47am
A plan to build a 900,000-square-foot, 45-story office tower in Chicago has been unveiled by international property investor  -More
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Financial deal finalized for $490M stadium project in Seattle

AGC SmartBrief - May 17, 2012 - 9:47am
A financial agreement has been hammered out to pay for a $490 million stadium in Seattle.  -More
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$1.93B proposed rail project in Md. could help air quaility

AGC SmartBrief - May 17, 2012 - 9:47am
The proposed $1.93 billion light-rail project called the Purple Line in Washington, D.C.'s Maryland suburbs would destroy par -More
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Growing demand for apartments spurs U.S. multifamily construction

AGC SmartBrief - May 17, 2012 - 9:47am
A fragile economy and rocky housing market have increased rental demand, and that has contributed to a surge in multifamily c -More
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Data suggest U.S. economic growth is picking up

AGC SmartBrief - May 17, 2012 - 9:47am
Concerns about a spring slump in the U.S.  -More
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W.Va. city advances concept of sustainable development

AGC SmartBrief - May 17, 2012 - 9:47am
Shinnston, W.Va., hopes to revitalize its downtown by building a community center focused on sustainability, or in the words  -More
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Technology focuses on the greener side of construction

AGC SmartBrief - May 17, 2012 - 9:47am
GreenWizard, which offers green-product management and collaboration software, has worked with Architecture 2030, and now inc -More
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AGC, others urge Congress to pass final transportation bill

AGC SmartBrief - May 17, 2012 - 9:47am
The Associated General Contractors of America joined 19 other associations to call for passage of legislation to provide fund -More
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AGC’s Safety and Health Conference

AGC SmartBrief - May 17, 2012 - 9:47am
July 11-13 || Washington, D.C. Construction safety and health is vital for the success of the industry.  -More
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AGC’s Advanced Management Program

AGC SmartBrief - May 17, 2012 - 9:47am
Nov.  -More
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Live rich, die poor; never make the mistake of doing it the other way 'round.

AGC SmartBrief - May 17, 2012 - 9:47am
Walter Annenberg,American publisher, philanthropist and diplomat -More
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McGraw-Hill Construction Debuts the Dodge Momentum Index

Construction.com: Latest Headlines - May 17, 2012 - 9:45am
First-of-its-kind index points to stronger growth for nonresidential building in upcoming months, and continuing into 2013
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EMBT Designs Zhang Da Qian Museum in Neijiang

ArchitecturalRecord.com: Daily Headlines - May 16, 2012 - 11:45am
Construction will start this year on a museum dedicated to the work of artist Zhang Da Qian.
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Old Factories Get New Wrapping in Shanghai

ArchitecturalRecord.com: Daily Headlines - May 16, 2012 - 11:45am
Beijing-based dEEP Architects has transformed a pair of old factories into an office building for Material ConneXion.
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Landscape Will Connect New Business District in Suzhou in Suzhou

ArchitecturalRecord.com: Daily Headlines - May 16, 2012 - 11:43am
SWA has designed the public open spaces for Suzhou Center.
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Trends that building industry firms can’t afford to ignore in 2012

AGC SmartBrief - May 16, 2012 - 10:25am
A ZweigWhite report indicates that trends in the architecture, engineering and construction industry this year include increa -More

Meridian Systems Introduces New Mobile Solutions for Prolog Construction Project Management Software
Prolog Mobile provides seamless access to Prolog's robust construction field management functionality with or without an Internet connection, including support for Apple iPad and Microsoft Windows mobile platform. View Recorded Webinar

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CHSRA hopes to fast-track initial construction of $68B HSR project

AGC SmartBrief - May 16, 2012 - 10:25am
The California High-Speed Rail Authority is looking to exempt the $68 billion high-speed rail project from some environmental -More
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N.C. groups' rate challenge may stall building of $11B nuke plant

AGC SmartBrief - May 16, 2012 - 10:25am
Environmental and consumer groups vowed to challenge a proposed bill in North Carolina that would allow Duke Energy to recove -More
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