January / February 2012
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Built For A Song By Sheila Cain

There are tight construction sites, and then there’s the Shalin Liu Performance Center site in Rockport, Mass. Read on »

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Bouncing Along The Bottom By Bruce Buckley

Construction forecasters predict a flat year ahead but not a new recession. Read on »
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High Roller By Tony Illia

Nevada comes up aces with I-15 North Corridor design-build gamble Read on »

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Boston Leads New England Climb By Debra Wood

A handful of large private projects hasn't sparked a regional recovery. Read on »

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Managing The MandateAGC carefully monitors mandated PLAs for federal projects
Coping With ComplianceIndustry embraces crane regulations but struggles to implement them
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Editor's NotebookIndustry economists predict more of the same in 2012
Innovative InterchangeNew highway design and construction concept improves traffic flow and safety, cuts project costs
Long Bridges, Short SchedulePhoenix freeway expansion team partnered to finish the complex project eight months early
Taking The StandExpert witnesses on construction defects can help win cases
Preventing Construction Fraud The construction industry is especially susceptible to fraud because of the complexity of project finances, multi-tiered entities and the large number, variety and cost of materials
Info Tech: Inspections On The Go FileMaker Pro and Go apps allow on-the-spot reporting of field incidents
Info Tech: 3D PrintingNew 'printers' allow firms to offer their clients virtual models of projects
PunchlistAGC of Vermont members helped with restoration work after Irene blasted the Northeast
Inside AGC
  President’s MessageAGC members prove that strength through unity is the key
  CEO’s MessageDefeating the 3% withholding tax only makes us work harder
  Federal RequirementsSpecial employment laws for government contractors demand consideration