We note that nonresidential construction, even with the jump in the second quarter, is still near its all-time low relative to GDP, so gains there should continue, given the high levels of liquidity in the economy.

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The jump in sales of newly-built homes is of particular note, as housing construction has typically played a lead role in past US economic recoveries.

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With faux-metal chrome sides and a polycarbonate back cover, the Note II offers a solid construction that's more durable than your typical device.

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Flag officials note that the company has completed construction of several U.S. resorts on time and on budget.

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Also of note, in the last two years the construction sector has gained nearly 300, 000 jobs, with one-third of that gain occurring in the last four months.

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In a note to the press from the Ministry of Labor in the state, MRVs outsourcing partner, V3 Construction, was fined for not complying with labor laws regarding construction sites.

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About five years after construction stopped on the planned 150-story Chicago Spire luxury residential tower, an Irish government agency has put the note formerly held by the defunct Anglo Irish Bank Corp. on the block.

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