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THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS — Sterling Construction Co., a general contractor based in the Houston area, has entered into an agreement to acquire Georgia-based specialty contractor Plateau Excavation Inc. for $400 million. The sales price includes $375 million in cash and $25 million in Sterling’s common stock and seller notes. The deal is expected to close near the end of the third quarter. Plateau had revenues of approximately $290 million in 2018.