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Bids Force Construction Cuts in Long Island
The construction slump has brought off-Island firms out of the woodwork, forcing local general contractors to diversify and cut costs.

Workers' Compensation Experts Show Employers How to Reduce Costs
Institute of WorkComp Professionals available to present at meetings.

State Transportation Board To Meet In Phoenix to Discuss Arizona's Largest ARRA Project
Arizona's largest Recovery Act project is expected to receive a construction contract when the State Transportation Board meets this Friday in Phoenix.

U.S. Tax Code Offers Opportunity for Tax Deduction for Work Truck Purchases
Internal Revenue Code, Section 179, may allow an immediate deduction of the cost of certain capital machinery and equipment, including work trucks.

Consultants' Report Says Innovation Park will Create more than 5,000 Jobs
Construction costs for the full development of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's research campus are expected to top $800 million,according to a plan prepared by a team of university-hired consultants.

Download Free Safety Publications on New PTI Website

ABC Construction Backlog Indicator Up 3.2 Percent

No Cranes Doesn't Mean No Construction in New Orleans

Free Webinar on Lean and Green Practices Scheduled

New Mobilair Portable Compressor Catalog

More than 40% of Transportation Construction Firms Anticipate Additional Lay-offs of Non-Seasonal Employees in 2010

Committee Approves New Review Process for Contractors

AGC of Wisconsin Wins National Award for Developing, Running Top Training Program

Obama's Union Drive Hits Roadblock in New Hampshire

Richard P. Lavin Elected to USG Board of Directors

Equipment Industry Orange Flags Warn Congress of Job Losses Ahead

FMI's 2010 U.S. Markets Construction Overview