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According to the latest data from McGraw-Hill Construction, the pace of new construction contracts in Georgia deinitely seems to be on the upswing.

For five of the last six months, the volume of new Florida construction contracts has been on a decidedly upward swing. Is a Florida recovery under way?

An aesthetic marvel, having won 18 design awards, the Bob Graham Sunshine Skyway Bridge, spanning Tampa Bay, has received a new honor—a U.S. Postal Service $5.15 Priority Mail stamp.

After several years of decline, some construction markets are beginning to show signs of life. However, officials mostly say that industry is still awaiting "recovery." So, what is "recovery" anyway?

The industrial construction sector has been one of the Southeast's more active markets in the past couple of years. Can it keep up the momentum?

It's early, though. And maybe I'm being like the baseball fan who still has the hope of opening day. But I think a rebound is on the way.

Remember when funding for the federal highway program didn't require billions of dollars from General Revenue? Or when the gas tax actually funded deficit reduction? Those were the days, huh?

A reasonable bill aimed at curbing the practice of texting while driving is finding support in Florida's Senate. Not so much in the House of Representatives, though.

Keep track of the contenders for ENR Southeast's upcoming Top Starts ranking. The final Top Starts ranking will publish in the March 12 edition of ENR Southeast.

Mike Rowe, though often joking, got pretty serious last year when he testified before the U.S. Senate about the need to promote the viability of the skilled trades as a solid career choice.