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Caterpillar World Headquarters Awarded LEED-EB Gold from USGBC
Caterpillar headquarters becomes first building in Illinois outside of Chicago to become LEED-EB certified.

Experts to Review Cause of Middletown Blast, State Safety Codes
Panel of State Agencies to review any contributing factors in the Kleen Energy power plant explosion.

Initiative Creates First AWP Document on Training and Model-specific Familiarization
Industry groups join forces to develop an educational document for general training and model-specific familiarization of aerial work platforms.

AEM President Comments on Latest "Jobs Report"
Association of Equipment Manufacturers President Dennis Slater says a multi-year, fully-funded transportation infrastructure program would boost employment in the construction industry.

Associated Builders and Contractors Honors America's Top Construction Projects 2009
The top 2009 construction projects were judged on complexity, attractiveness, unique challenges overcome, completion time, workmanship, innovation, safety and cost.

Obama Outlines Latest in Series of New Small Business Proposals

Trafficking the Stimulus

U.S.-Canada Buy American Deal Accelerates Stimulus Projects

Will Tax Cuts Win Over Republicans?

Building Permits Skyrocket Ahead of House-Size Rules

USGBC Approves Sustainability Courses

Disputes Hinder Progress on Jobs Package

Jobs Agenda to Be Voted on Monday

Commercial Construction Falls in the O.C.

Is High-Speed Rail Going Nowhere, Fast?

DOT Pays Out $8.8 Billion in Stimulus

BABs, TIGER in Democratic Jobs Program

In Florida, Home Construction Bottoms Out

Project Labor Agreements Under Scrutiny

A Look at Infrastructure in the 2011 Budget

Democrats to Unveil Jobs Package

Obama's Budget Includes $1.82 Billion for Major Transit Projects

Transportation Bill Stalled in Congress

Money Woes Could Threaten High-Speed Rail's Future

Obama Floats BAB Extension

Transportation Infrastructure Bank Plan Would Cost $4B

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