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Contractors Cautious About Profit Expectations as Economic Issues Persist

The Dodge Construction Network’s The Civil Quarterly reported that contractors continue to expect an increase in reveal and profit margins, but supply chain issues and a potential economic downturn have slightly lowered expectations going into 2023. The Civil Quarterly is … Continue reading

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DOE Announces $39 Million for Research and Development to Turn Buildings into Carbon Storage Structures

Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $39 million in awards for 18 projects seeking to develop technologies that can transform buildings into net carbon storage structures. Led by DOE’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), selectees for … Continue reading

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American Bird Conservancy Doubles its Capacity to Test Bird-Friendly Glass

The American Bird Conservancy (ABC) has worked with Washington College in Maryland to double its capacity to test and rate glass and other materials for their ability to deter bird collisions. “It was easy to say yes to this partnership … Continue reading

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