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Construction Employment Increases in 269 Metro Areas Between December 2016, 2017

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction employment increased in 269 out of 358 metro areas between December 2016 and December 2017, declined in 43 and stagnated in 46, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America.

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Construction Spending Rises for Fifth Month in a Row in December, Private Investment Climbs in 2017

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction spending increased for a fifth consecutive month in December as private residential and nonresidential investment for the year topped 2016 totals, while declining infrastructure spending dragged down public-sector outlays, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America.

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Construction Employment Increases in 243 Metro Areas between October 2016, 2017

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction employment increased in 243 out of 358 metro areas between October 2016 and October 2017, declined in 59 and stagnated in 56, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America.

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Two Tax Credits for Alternative Fuel Fleets Extended

Construction Equipment

If you manage a green fleet, Congress has given you some good news to use. The Alternative Fuel Excise Credit and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit are now retroactively extended through the end of 2017. Details: Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit They were originally written to expire December 21, 2016.

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Test Your Construction Industry Knowledge!

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Q5: By 2025, what is the projected amount that will be spent on buildings, infrastructure and installations. The BLS states that 14% of the construction labor force were union workers in 2017. A whopping $14 trillion will be spent on constructing buildings and infrastructure by 2025 according to McKinsey & Company.

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San Francisco, New York Earn Top Spots In Global Cities 2017

Business Facilities

San Francisco, New York Earn Top Spots In Global Cities 2017. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions - The Source For Corporate Site Selectors. BF Staff.

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HS2 boss Mark Thurston to step down

Construction Enquirer

Thurston joined HS2 in March 2017 from consultant CH2M where he ran the European business and worked on Crossrail. As HS2 enters its next phase, the Government remains committed to unlocking all the benefits of this flagship infrastructure scheme – increasing rail capacity, connecting communities and growing the economy.”