Mad cow disease has been detected in a cow in California, but it's expected to be an isolated incident rather than a full outbreak, reports Bloomberg BusinessWeek.
Mad cow disease detected in California, but no price drop expected
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Revised February home sales affect construction industry outlook
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IronPlanet on Apr 24, 2012 7:43:00 AM
The construction industry is closely linked with real estate in many ways, as it's ultimately the demand for housing that fuels a large percentage of construction jobs. Industry analysts were recently disappointed to hear that March's number of home sales dropped off from their original estimate.
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Potential projects could jumpstart Massachusetts construction industry
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IronPlanet on Apr 23, 2012 9:20:00 AM
A number of possible projects on the horizon could rejuvenate construction job growth in Western Massachusetts, but in the meantime many construction workers are struggling, reports MassLive.com.
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The Manatee County Port Authority has announced it has chosen a contractor for the final expansion of Port Manatee, which first began in 1997.
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Dry weather predicted in several states this year could lead to an outbreak of a deadly disease that affects horses, according to The Associated Press. Agricultural officials in Louisiana and Arkansas have warned farmers to be vigilant about the disease, as the conditions appear to be right this year for a potential pandemic.
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The San Francisco 49ers have officially broken ground on a new stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., which the team hopes to be playing in for the 2014 NFL season.
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Bridge construction innovations allow quick replacement jobs
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IronPlanet on Apr 19, 2012 9:21:00 AM
New construction techniques may soon change the way bridges are built and replaced, as technological innovations have resulted in projects that can be completed in days, not months.
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For years, a major topic of debate in Massachusetts has been the construction of "Cape Wind," an offshore wind farm that would provide power to the New England area. After much debate over Cape Wind, the project has been approved at both the local and federal levels, and it now appears to be moving forward.
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New home construction hits unexpected stumbling block
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IronPlanet on Apr 17, 2012 9:44:00 AM
Although recent months have shown a surge in new housing starts, the Commerce Department's recent report for March indicates that construction on new homes has fallen off considerably, reports Bloomberg.
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Secretary of Agriculture stresses importance of farming to country's future
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IronPlanet on Apr 13, 2012 8:45:00 AM
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack spoke to students at Kansas State about the importance of agriculture in the United States, reports Drovers Cattle Network.
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