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Builder sentiment increases in September

October 14, 2024

Lower interest rates have contributed to increased confidence in present and future single-family home sales and prospective buyer traffic.

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Lower interest rates could boost US construction projects

October 11, 2024

A Federal rate cut of 0.5 percent could reignite construction projects, benefiting builders and developers of all sizes.

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Buildots secures new $15M investment for AI construction management

October 10, 2024

AI-powered construction tech company Buildots secures a $15 million investment to continue the development of AI technology in construction.

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Federal rate cuts could impact builders—what to expect

October 10, 2024

Fed rate cuts might boost home demand, but challenges like labor shortages and high material costs still pose problems for builders.

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Virginia Tech launches new major in construction safety leadership

October 9, 2024

Virginia Tech introduces a major in construction safety leadership, preparing students for site safety and leadership careers.

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Milwaukee opens $60 million facility in Grenada County

October 9, 2024

The new facility spans 500,000 sq. ft. and is set to bring in a total of 1,200 jobs to Mississippi, helping boost U.S. manufacturing.

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New green space to revitalize former Royal Alberta Museum site in Edmonton

October 8, 2024

The former Royal Alberta Museum site in Edmonton will become a vibrant green space, enhancing the city’s landscape and offering community benefits.

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Salt Lake City welcomes 173,000 sq ft Hitachi warehouse

October 7, 2024

The new Salt Lake City Hitachi facility can ship up to 500 orders a day from its inventory of over 30,000 different parts.

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Construction Employment Increased by 25,000 in September

October 4, 2024

The construction industry added 25,000 jobs on net in September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors data analysis.

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Canada’s construction sector remains positive in Q2 2024

October 3, 2024

According to The Canada Construction Monitor Q2 2024, the construction sector displayed positive sentiments in the year’s second quarter despite the continued skilled labor shortage.  Issued by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS), the report depicted steady growth, with the Construction Activity Index reported at +23,…

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