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January 12, 2010
Starting on Wednesday, January 13, you'll find a new source of information on the latest events in the construction industry in your Inbox. Headline News for Construction Pros is a daily e-newsletter designed for those of you with vested interest in the construction industry. Whether you're a commercial contractor, highway contractor, pavement professional, specialized concrete contractor or a rental professional serving those in the construction trades, you'll find breaking news headlines and information intended to keep you up to date on the latest happenings in the construction industry. I hope you enjoy Headline News for Construction Pros and encourage you to add you comments and links to other industry news items in the comment section of this blog. If you have any news you'd like included, please don't hesitate to contact me. Thanks for reading! Lisa Cleaver Editor, Headline News for Construction Pros Subscribe for the "Headline News for Construction Pros" e-newsletter
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