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The volume of construction material shipped via rail is increasing.

Smart phones, smart TVs, smart homes and now smart buildings. This rapidly expanding trend changes the way builders construct and owners manage their buildings.

For more than 40 years, AGC of America has honored students through its oustanding student chapter awards.

AGC of America says comprehensive reform must strengthen national security, bolster workforce.

Technology continues evolving, offering opportunities for construction firms to automate some practices and explore new ways to build. Drones have made significant inroads, while robotics and 3D printing hold potential but are not in widespread use.

Worker training records stay up-to-date and accurate with Credential Verification Service (CVS), automating records and eliminating errors and delays associated with paper sign-in sheets.

To recruit the next generation of construction professionals requires a different approach.

The role of the specialty contractor has changed, and that change begins from the ground down.

The Houston-based firm never stops selling workers on the importance of safety.

This year's 2017 Alliant Build America Grand Award winner transformed an iconic speedway that opened in the '50s into a state-of-the-art motorsports complex with more amenities than many NFL stadiums.