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AGC SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: The Associated General Contractors of America

Atlanta Falcons name final 5 vying to build $1B stadium

5/21/2013

American City Business Journals

The Atlanta Falcons have named the five finalists who will compete to build the NFL team's $1 billion stadium. The list includes Skanska, Holder Construction Group, Turner Construction Co., Clark Cons… Read More

Prefab Antarctic research station to run on renewable energy

San Francisco airport to undergo 10-year, $4.1B makeover

Women in construction face challenges working in a man's world

Okla. tornado damages infrastructure, kills dozens

News for the building service contracting industry

BSCAI SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: Building Service Contractors Association

ERP systems give BSCs real-time view into operations

5/14/2013

CleanLink

Professionals in janitorial/sanitation distribution have come to rely on enterprise resource planning tools as a way to efficiently get real-time information on inventory, invoices and operations. The… Read More

The science of knowing what to charge customers

Are you getting the most out of your employee handbook?

Smart bosses stay hungry

Employee advocates ask EEOC for guidance on wellness programs

The best stories for roofing professionals

NRCA SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: National Roofing Contractors Association

Midwest tornadoes destroy homes as severe-weather threat remains

5/20/2013

CNN
FoxNews.com

At least one person has died and at least 300 homes are thought to be damaged or destroyed in Oklahoma after tornadoes hit the state, officials said. The Midwest faces a continued threat of hail, high… Read More

Senate immigration bill gains opposition from 2 union groups

Plant biodiversity can maximize impact of green roofs, studies say

Installation of skylights, light tubes depends on roof structure

Analysis: U.S. drifts toward another debt-limit standoff