Bradford Construction provides project and budget management for large public construction projects.

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So it is not surprising that the stock of Fluor Corp. ( FLR, 47) , which provides engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance and project-management services for refineries and power plants, is down 48% in the last 12 months.

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Under drilling services the company provides drill bits, drilling fluid systems, completion systems, and integrated project management for well construction projects.

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After seeing the market for sales jobs dry up, Rudy wants his construction management degree so he can find work as a project engineer at job sites.

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