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Construction Employment Increases in 39 States in 12 Months

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Construction employment increased in 39 states over the past 12 months, the most widespread gains since April 2012, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data.

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State of the Construction Industry: August Roundup

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Lawmakers Push for Innovative Materials in National Infrastructure. A bipartisan group of senators introduced a bill called the Innovative Materials for America’s Growth and Infrastructure Newly Expanded (IMAGINE) Act, which could increase investment in new materials for infrastructure projects like roads and water systems.

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“Once-in-a-Generation” Opportunity for Women in Construction: Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act

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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is a “once-in-a-generation” investment in America’s national infrastructure. With this plan, the goal is to rebuild many of the bridges, rails, and roads throughout the country to improve the overall infrastructure across America. Another benefit,” expressed Drew Olsen , the U.S.

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The Benefits of Using Steel in Construction

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As CNN notes , roughly half of all steel is used in buildings and infrastructure, helping to construct frames and pipes in everything from skyscrapers to homes and bridges. This can help to reduce transport costs, cutting the amount of weight of material you need to ship to a construction site. It’s also of vital important to the US.

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Shuster Says Infrastructure Bill Might Pass During Lame-duck Session

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The Hill reports House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster's earlier prediction that a bipartisan infrastructure bill could be ready this summer may be changing.

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What Is Transportation Engineering | Major Disciplines of Transportation Engineering | What Do Transportation Engineers Do

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What Is Transportation Engineering? Transportation plays an important role in the development of the country. Transportation Engineering is a branch of civil engineering which deals with the planning , designing , operation, and maintenance of an efficient and safe transportation system. Public Transportation.

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KPMG Report: The value of Information Management in construction for VolkerWessels

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A report commissioned by the University of Cambridge’s Centre for Digital Built Britain (CDBB) and prepared by KPMG focused on the value of Information Management within construction and infrastructure sectors. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM). Benefits of digital transformation for VolkerWessels. Environment Agency.