Construction officials will pay close attention to launch of $4.5-billion grant program for "nationally significant" freight and highway projects.

Dodge Data & Analytics says last month's projected new-project volume fell 5% from October's rate but January-November total climbed 8% from the year-earlier period.

First-half investment in developing countries plummeted more than 50%, with sharp declines in Brazil, China and India.

FAA regulation, which focuses on hobbyists' small drones, will be followed by online registration for unmanned commercial aircraft next spring.

Winning mid-size city in new federal competition could receive up to $40 million from DOT and $10 million from private investment firm.

Unemployment rate drops to 6.2% from year-earlier 7.5% as all sectors gained jobs.