An annual outlook released by the Associated General Contractors of America shows construction firms are bullish on growth in most sectors, but not retail, office and lodging.
Six private renewable energy developers have signed 20-year power-purchase agreements with South Africa's state-owned utility Eskom for 13 solar photovoltaic projects across the country.
The grants went to projects in 12 states. U.S. DOT says it received applications totaling more than $10 billion, far more than the approximately $300 million it had available.
Failure of the 52-ft-tall Radisson Blu hotel lobby tank released 26,000 gallons of seawater, which killed most of its 1,500 tropical fish, but with just minor injuries to two people.