Jacobs Engineering Inc., now Dallas-based, reported earnings and revenue for its full year and fourth quarter, both ended Sept. 30; executives are optimistic that a company restructuring into four business lines and cost cutting will improve the bottom line next year.

An attorney for Alabama-based Caddell Construction Co. has not decided whether it will appeal a Nov. 17 Court of Federal Claims decision that rejected its protest of a $95.8-million U.S. State Dept. embassy contract award to a competitor, Framaco International Inc.

In a victory for construction industry groups, a federal court has permanently blocked a U.S. Dept. of Labor rule requiring attorneys and other outside groups to disclose publicly that they provide advice to employers on how to comply with federal labor laws.

Republican leaders in the House and Senate are planning on passing by Dec. 9 a Continuing Resolution to fund the federal government through the end of March.

The two-year-old City Energy Project recently doubled the number of participants in its power and water conservation program to 20 municipalities.

Recent tests have resolved a longstanding debate among designers over the amount of fire protection appropriate for a steel floor assembly.

Two key projects aimed at restoring Louisiana’s coast will move forward after receiving almost $200 million for engineering and design work.