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U.S. Spotlight: Minnesota multi-family project; ConstructConnect economic webcast; Texas and the impending Chapter 313 expiry

U.S. Spotlight: Minnesota multi-family project; ConstructConnect economic webcast; Texas and the impending Chapter 313 expiry

U.S. Spotlight: Minnesota multi-family project; ConstructConnect economic webcast; Texas and the impending Chapter 313 expiry

This week the U.S. Spotlight by ConstructConnect’s Daily Commercial News features news ground was broken on a multi-family project in Minnesota; science fiction has made its way into construction; Nexii uses a concrete alternative for highway rest areas i...

US News November 7, 2022

Supply chain woes dissipating CIBC’s Tal tells ACEC forum

Supply chain woes dissipating CIBC’s Tal tells ACEC forum

Count economist Benjamin Tal among those who do not see a housing crash in Canad...

Economic , US News November 7, 2022

Ground broken on multi-family project in Minnesota

Ground broken on multi-family project in Minnesota

ST. PAUL, MINN. — Big-D Midwest and Real Estate Equities recently broke ground o...

US News November 3, 2022

Nexii builds 10 highway rest area buildings in New York using concrete alternative

Nexii builds 10 highway rest area buildings in New York using concrete alternative

HAZLETON, PA— Green construction company Nexii Building Solutions recently compl...

US News November 2, 2022

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U.S. Spotlight: Massive Texas LNG facility; NYC building code changes; Chicago’s Canal Station

U.S. Spotlight: Massive Texas LNG facility; NYC building code changes; Chicago’s Canal Station

This week the U.S. Spotlight by ConstructConnect’s Daily Commercial News feature...

US News July 22, 2024

New Jersey to allow power plant hotly fought by Newark residents

New Jersey to allow power plant hotly fought by Newark residents

NEWARK, N.J. - In the first major decision issued under an environmental justice...

US News July 22, 2024

Biden ends reelection bid, endorses VP Harris for Democratic nomination

Biden ends reelection bid, endorses VP Harris for Democratic nomination

President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he is dropping his reelection bid agai...

Government , US News July 21, 2024

Altus CRE panel expresses concern over fundamentals

Altus CRE panel expresses concern over fundamentals

Altus Group has reported the cost of capital remains the top priority issue for...

US News July 19, 2024

Amenity rich Canal Station hopes to open up Chicago SW Loop

Amenity rich Canal Station hopes to open up Chicago SW Loop

An amenity rich massive office center has been rebuilt to accommodate the next g...

US News July 18, 2024

New York City ‘major building’ code changes aim to reduce construction fatalities

New York City ‘major building’ code changes aim to reduce construction fatalities

Changes to the definition of a “major building” in the New York City building co...

US News July 17, 2024

Rebuilding coastal communities after hurricanes is complex, and can change the character of a place

Rebuilding coastal communities after hurricanes is complex, and can change the character of a place

HORSESHOE BEACH, FLA. — Before Hurricane Idalia smashed into a small fishing vil...

US News July 16, 2024

Massive Texas LNG facility moves ahead despite court ruling

Massive Texas LNG facility moves ahead despite court ruling

Preliminary construction is moving ahead on the massive new liquefied natural ga...

US News July 15, 2024

U.S. Spotlight: Spelman College innovation center; Baltimore bridge collapse survivor speaks; U.S. job numbers

U.S. Spotlight: Spelman College innovation center; Baltimore bridge collapse survivor speaks; U.S. job numbers

This week the U.S. Spotlight by ConstructConnect’s Daily Commercial News feature...

US News July 15, 2024

Seeking carbon-free power, Virginia utility considers small nuclear reactors

Seeking carbon-free power, Virginia utility considers small nuclear reactors

VIRGINIA —Virginia's largest utility said Wednesday that it will explore the pos...

Resource , US News July 12, 2024

Families of workers killed in Idaho airport hangar collapse sue construction company

Families of workers killed in Idaho airport hangar collapse sue construction company

BOISE, ID - The families of two construction workers killed when an airport hang...

US News July 12, 2024

Biden administration goes bigger on funding apprenticeships, hoping to draw contrast with GOP

Biden administration goes bigger on funding apprenticeships, hoping to draw contrast with GOP

WASHINGTON - The Biden administration said Thursday that it's providing $244 mil...

Government , Labour , US News July 11, 2024

Baltimore bridge collapse survivor recounts fighting for his life in NBC interview

Baltimore bridge collapse survivor recounts fighting for his life in NBC interview

BALTIMORE — The only person who survived falling from Baltimore's Francis Scott...

US News July 11, 2024

U.S. job numbers climbed in June

U.S. job numbers climbed in June

ARLINGTON, VA. — The U.S. construction sector added 27,000 jobs in June while it...

US News July 10, 2024

Ruling could permit a new reservoir for the water-starved Panama Canal, but it could take 6 years

Ruling could permit a new reservoir for the water-starved Panama Canal, but it could take 6 years

PANAMA CITY - A court ruling could permit the construction of a new reservoir to...

Infrastructure , US News July 10, 2024

Spelman College Center for Innovation and the Arts celebrates history while inspiring collaboration

Spelman College Center for Innovation and the Arts celebrates history while inspiring collaboration

Construction is well underway on an $86 million Center for Innovation and the Ar...

US News July 8, 2024

U.S. Spotlight: U.S. markets the most expensive to build in; Baltimore bridge debris contract

U.S. Spotlight: U.S. markets the most expensive to build in; Baltimore bridge debris contract

This week the U.S. Spotlight by ConstructConnect’s Daily Commercial News feature...

US News July 8, 2024

U.S. construction employment numbers surged May to May

U.S. construction employment numbers surged May to May

ARLINGTON, VA. — U.S. construction employment increased in 63 per cent of 358 me...

US News July 5, 2024

Repeatability at scale the key to success for modular construction

Repeatability at scale the key to success for modular construction

So many factors suggest a promising future for modular home construction in Nort...

Technology , US News July 5, 2024

Maryland OKs $50.3M contract for removal of bridge collapse debris

Maryland OKs $50.3M contract for removal of bridge collapse debris

ANNAPOLIS, MD. - A Maryland board led by Gov. Wes Moore approved a $50.3 million...

US News July 4, 2024

$180M expansion project for medical device manufacturer slated for Peachtree City

$180M expansion project for medical device manufacturer slated for Peachtree City

German-based medical device manufacturer Gerresheimer has embarked on a massive,...

US News July 4, 2024

Utah Clean Energy opens Climate Innovation Center in Salt Lake City

Utah Clean Energy opens Climate Innovation Center in Salt Lake City

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — Utah Clean Energy recently marked the grand opening of th...

US News July 4, 2024

Gordie Howe bridge: What was involved in creating the final link for an international crossing?

Gordie Howe bridge: What was involved in creating the final link for an international crossing?

It was a dramatic scene overnight on June 14 when, under balloon lights, the fin...

Infrastructure , US News July 4, 2024

Biden administration proposes rule for workplaces to address excessive heat

Biden administration proposes rule for workplaces to address excessive heat

WASHINGTON - The Biden administration proposed a new rule Tuesday to address exc...

Government , OH&S , US News July 2, 2024

$120M recycled paper, packaging facility sets up shop in Georgia

$120M recycled paper, packaging facility sets up shop in Georgia

Georgia-based Pratt Industries, a recycled paper and packaging company, is build...

US News July 2, 2024

U.S. Spotlight: Chicago ‘Bean’ reopens; Florida resort expansion; Minnesota dam failure

U.S. Spotlight: Chicago ‘Bean’ reopens; Florida resort expansion; Minnesota dam failure

This week the U.S. Spotlight by ConstructConnect’s Daily Commercial News feature...

US News July 1, 2024

A signature Biden law aimed to boost renewable energy. It also helped a solar company reap billions

A signature Biden law aimed to boost renewable energy. It also helped a solar company reap billions

WASHINGTON - As he campaigned for the presidency, Joe Biden promised to spend bi...

Government , Resource , US News July 1, 2024

Maui officials highlight steps toward rebuilding as 1-year mark of deadly wildfire approaches

Maui officials highlight steps toward rebuilding as 1-year mark of deadly wildfire approaches

LAHAINA, HI. - Nearly a year after wind-whipped flames raced through Kim Ball’s...

US News July 1, 2024

Juno East Austin MTC apartment represents a modular breakthrough

Juno East Austin MTC apartment represents a modular breakthrough

Mass Timber Construction (MTC) is growing in Texas. Of the over 1,600 active MTC...

US News June 28, 2024

AEM announces first stop of Manufacturing Express tour

AEM announces first stop of Manufacturing Express tour

KNOXVILLE, IND. — Equipment designer and manufacturer Weiler announced June 25 i...

US News June 27, 2024

Drug firm Lilly makes largest investment in its home state

Drug firm Lilly makes largest investment in its home state

Indiana-based Eli Lilly is making the single biggest U.S. investment in syntheti...

US News June 27, 2024

Detroit plans to rein in solar power on vacant lots throughout the city

Detroit plans to rein in solar power on vacant lots throughout the city

DETROIT - Patricia Kobylski remembers when there were lots of people living in h...

Technology , US News June 26, 2024

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Calgary easing outdoor water restrictions, re-opening public pools

Calgary easing outdoor water restrictions, re-opening public pools

CALGARY - Calgary is easing some outdoor water restrictions after a major water...

Government , Infrastructure July 8, 2024

UPDATE: Roof issues just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to science centre repairs

UPDATE: Roof issues just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to science centre repairs

Infrastructure Ontario (IO) provided an update on the Ontario Science Centre (OS...

Government , Projects July 11, 2024

Governments see modular as part of Canada’s housing solution

Governments see modular as part of Canada’s housing solution

Government initiatives, both federally and provincially, addressing the national...

Government , Technology July 9, 2024

Massive Texas LNG facility moves ahead despite court ruling

Massive Texas LNG facility moves ahead despite court ruling

Preliminary construction is moving ahead on the massive new liquefied natural ga...

US News July 15, 2024

$1.25 billion Don River flood prevention ‘never designed’ to stop DVP deluge

$1.25 billion Don River flood prevention ‘never designed’ to stop DVP deluge

The $1.25 billion Port Lands Flood Protection Project (PLFPP) was never designed...

Infrastructure , Resource July 18, 2024

OCS report on 2022 contract sessions a key tool as next round looms

OCS report on 2022 contract sessions a key tool as next round looms

Union and employer negotiators in Ontario’s ICI sector will be looking to avoid...

Labour July 12, 2024

Climate and Construction: Ontario Building Code begins 2020 NBC harmonization on Jan. 1

Climate and Construction: Ontario Building Code begins 2020 NBC harmonization on Jan. 1

Big changes are coming on Jan. 1, 2025 to Ontario’s Building Code as part of the...

Resource July 17, 2024

Lack of product standardization hindering mass timber construction’s growth

Lack of product standardization hindering mass timber construction’s growth

Mass timber construction is making headlines, especially in Toronto and Vancouve...

Resource July 11, 2024

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