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Housing and employment data point to strengthening U.S. economy

5/24/2013

Reuters

Labor and housing data suggest the economy is slowly but steadily recovering. The Labor Department said initial jobless claims last week decreased 23,000, to a seasonally adjusted 340,000. The Commerc… Read More

I-5 bridge collapse in Wash. highlights infrastructure needs

Bipartisan House bill would create $50B infrastructure fund

Use of modular construction increases

Photo story: Repairs begin on broken-rod problem on Calif. Bay Bridge

Engineering »

Viscous damping system cuts steel requirements for NYC tower

5/24/2013

DesignBuildSource.com.au (Australia)

Incorporating seven viscous dampers in a 40-story office tower in Manhattan reduced the amount of steel tonnage used by 10%, saving $5 million in project costs, according to this article. The viscous … Read More

Researchers working on affordable solar-powered irrigation

Surveillance system uses power lines for video

Grill maximizes heat transfer for cooking efficiency

3D-printed airway keeps Ohio infant breathing

Heavy Construction »

Eco-label aims to improve the construction business

5/23/2013

GreenBiz.com

An eco-label called JUST aims to increase transparency in the building-materials business by providing buyers with information about suppliers' social justice, labor and social responsibility practice… Read More

China builds -- a lot -- in America

Finding ways to fund transportation will be among DOT's goals

Bill authorizing Keystone XL project passes House

Replacing I-81 in Syracuse, N.Y., could cost nearly $2B

LinkedIn Conversations »

What the construction industry needs to use social media to its full potential | memeburn

I've always had a keen interest in construction and building, although I am by no means going to ditch my heels and get my hands dirty. ...

2 days 32 min ago

Cyber crime – £19bn a year

Small businesses across the UK could be losing billions of pounds every year to cyber criminals and fraud, it has emerged, with the average small firm facing a near £4,000 cost. A new report from the Federation of Small...

2 days 33 min ago

I am heading back to the states June 1, any construction positions available out there for a experienced construction professional? Drop me a line, relocation is NOT an issue. Mark Schroth

2 days 3 hours ago

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