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The level of construction starts is expected to be $412 billion, following the 4 percent decline to $410 billion predicted for 2011, according to McGraw-Hill Construction.

March Construction Contracts Slip 2 Percent

New York, N.Y. April 28, 1999 - Contracting for new construction receded 2 percent in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $365.2 billion, it was reported by the F.W. Dodge Division of The Mc

A GIANT REPLICA of the Sphinx guards the entrance to the Luxor Hotel, left. The resort houses the world's largest atrium and guests can view Egyptian temples and artifacts from barges as they glide along an imaginary Nile River. The MGM Grand,

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BRICK MAGAZINE DEBUTS

The National Association of Brick Distributors has released the premier issue of Brick Magazine. The magazine, which comes out three times a year, replaces the NABD newspaper, Brick News. In addition

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REINFORCEMENT FOR STACK BOND

| Wall Thickness in. | Area of Steel Req'd. in.2/ft. | USE | Steel Supplied in.2/ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0.029 | 2-9 ga. wires @8o.c. | 0.052 |
| 6 | 0.045 | 2-9 ga. wires @8o.c. | 0.05

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Okla. Brick To Build
Shale Aggregate Plant

Oklahoma Brick Corp., Oklahoma City, announced it is going forward with plans to construct and operate a lightweight shale aggregate manufacturing facility. The ove