Washington Times - Bush moving toward smooth transition

Washington Times - Bush moving toward smooth transition: "'Our job is to make sure that there is minimal disruption in the services that government provides,' said Mr. Gottesman. 'An easy way to look at it is to say, 'If you were coming into government what would you want to know?''"

Iraq Development Program - IDP - Iraq's Construction and Housing Sector

Iraq Development Program - IDP - Iraq's Construction and Housing Sector: "Iraq's design and construction industry has been in a state of disrepair for more than a decade as a result of the trade sanctions imposed during the reign of the previous regime. The reconstruction and rehabilitation of Iraq has created a huge demand for building equipment and basic building materials, finishing products, engineering skills, technology, environmental awareness and maintenance systems. With international agencies bringing projects into the country and pressing for the involvement of local companies, Iraqi construction firms stand to learn much about western industry practices."

Building & Construction | Iraq Updates

Building & Construction Iraq Updates

JumpStart International

JumpStart International: "JumpStart International's activities in Iraq have assisted the local people through employment generation programs focusing on cleaning and clearance of massive amounts of rubble, the demolition and clearance of buildings for reconstruction, street and sewage clearance, construction and renewal projects, and housing reconstruction."

Highway Official leaving to Help Rebuild Iraq (January 22, 2008) - U.S. Embassy Baghdad, Iraq

Highway Official leaving to Help Rebuild Iraq (January 22, 2008) - U.S. Embassy Baghdad, Iraq: "But on this day in spring 2007, the Hutchinson resident glanced at the job listings, scanning them without much thought. One stuck out on the list. Wanted: Civilians to help rebuild Iraq, the posting stated. The other job notices blurred from his vision. “They didn’t seem important in the whole scheme of life,” he said"