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As the recession grinds on, some consultants are finding an emerging outlet by updating older buildings from power hogs into green stewards. The trend is attracting a fresh round of eco-savvy tenants.
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Defective construction resulting in costly repairs has caused cash-strapped MGM Mirage Inc. to slash condo plans at its $9.2-billion CityCenter development on the Las Vegas Strip.
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The normal clutter of braced shoring is absent on a U.K. job to replace viaduct bearings near London because the shoring firm has created a cheaper and simpler megaprop system.
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Construction often starts out under conditions that are difficult, challenging and sometimes dangerous, as ENR photo-contest winners for 2008 demonstrate.
View the slide shows with the projects from which winners in each region have been selected. The winners are based on teamwork, design excellence, craftsmanship and innovation.
Mat Sinking on the Mississippi
Mat Sinking on the Mississippi : Technique is everything when reinforcing levee banks with articulated concrete mats.
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The Stimulus Bill Breakdown:
Sector-by-Sector Totals


A look at the House Appropriations Committee's explanatory report shows aid for buildings is especially widespread among agencies.

Infrastructure Advocates Pan
House Democrats' Stimulus Plan


Proposal is far from final word, with House and Senate votes still ahead, but many new details emerge.

NYC Utility Employees Arrested
In Contractor Bribe Scheme


Unidentified firm cooperates and will plead guity.

Emergency Responder Legislation
Protects Engineering Firms


Recovery from natural and man-made disasters is often assigned in part to engineers, who we expect to answer the call to fix the problem.

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