Constructor: The Magazine of the Associated General Contractors of America

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January / February 2012

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Built For A Song By Sheila Cain

There are tight construction sites, and then theres 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 »

features

	Managing The MandateAGC carefully monitors mandated PLAs for federal projects
	Coping With ComplianceIndustry embraces crane regulations but struggles to implement them

Departments

	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

January / February 2012

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