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  1. Trump seeks overhaul of federal procurement

    Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:02:21 -0000

    President Donald Trump has issued executive orders to streamline federal procurement by cutting outdated rules and prioritizi -More- 

  2. Granite wins $80M roadwork contract from Texas DOT

    Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:02:21 -0000

    Granite Construction has secured an $80 million contract from the Texas Department of Transportation to upgrade a section of  -More- 

  3. Target CO2 rule repealed by FHWA

    Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:02:21 -0000

    The Federal Highway Administration has repealed a rule requiring state DOTs and MPOs to set declining CO2 targets, citing cou -More- 

  4. $156M cruise terminal in Galveston, Texas, almost done

    Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:02:21 -0000

    The $156 million Cruise Terminal 16 in Galveston is set to open this fall, transforming two cargo buildings into a 160,000-sq -More- 

  5. N.Y. governor vows to "fight" for Equinor project

    Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:02:21 -0000

    Equinor has paused construction on its $5B Empire Wind project off Long Island, N.Y., following a Trump administration order  -More- 

  6. Calif. high-speed rail faces bipartisan opposition

    Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:02:21 -0000

    California's $100 billion high-speed rail project is now confronted with new uncertainty as Democrats who hold the keys to it -More- 

  7. $997M L.A. rail contact won by Herzog, Flatiron Dragados

    Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:02:21 -0000

    Herzog and FlatironDragados have won a $997 million contract from LA Metro to begin early work on the Southeast Gateway Line, -More- 

  8. Amtrak takes over $7B Penn Station project from MTA

    Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:02:21 -0000

    Amtrak will now lead the $7 billion overhaul of Penn Station, replacing N.Y.'s Metropolitan Transit Authority to ensure tight -More- 

  9. $175M approved for water, sewer projects in N.Y.

    Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:02:21 -0000

    The New York Environmental Facilities Corp.  -More- 

  10. Work on $531M Colo. dam goes ahead despite legal issues

    Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:02:21 -0000

    Denver Water says it will proceed with its $531 million Gross Dam expansion despite ongoing legal challenges, following a fed -More- 

  11. Help AGC improve highway work zone safety by completing the 2025 Highway Work Zone Safety Survey by Friday, May 9

    Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:02:21 -0000

    AGC of America and our survey partner, HCSS, are asking all highway and transportation members help us improve work zone safe -More- 

  12. Locate information on state laws affecting construction

    Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:02:21 -0000

    The AGC/ABA Construction State Law Matrix is the most comprehensive and concise resource available for state construction law -More- 

  13. Who Said It? It's really important to have people in your life who keep you on the ground.

    Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:02:21 -0000

    Natalie Portman or Amanda Nguyen Check your answer here.