U.S. Spotlight: Hurricane Ian’s wrath; federal COVID aid and infrastructure; embracing technology in construction

This week the U.S. Spotlight by ConstructConnect’s Daily Commercial News features coverage of the devastation left behind in Florida after Hurricane Ian made landfall; news several states are using federal COVID-19 aid to fund infrastructure projects; a landslide occurs in Alaska after heavy rains; Toronto’s Mitrex has announced plans for a new 400,000-square-foot integrated-voltaic manufacturing facility in the U.S.; and a special DCN feature explains why embracing technology can give companies a competitive advantage.

Storm battered Florida businesses face arduous rebuilding

States spend federal COVID aid on roads, buildings, seawalls

Alaska landslide damages 3 homes, ‘squishes’ pickup

Mitrex to open $250M manufacturing plant in the U.S.

Special to the DCN: Why embracing modern technology gives construction companies a competitive advantage