Google to build data center campus in north central Indiana
Google's $2B Fort Wayne data center will create 200 jobs, enhance the local grid with clean energy, and support Google's 24/7 renewable energy goals by…
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High interest rates stall building starts
High interest rates have stalled building projects since 2022. Future rate cuts may ease pressure, but delays and cancellations persist.
Värde Partners and David Weekley Homes join forces for land banking venture
A global investment firm and a home builder recently announced a joint venture to bank residential land in high-demand U.S. markets.
Maryland and other states crack down on work zone speeding with steeper fines
Maryland doubles work zone speeding fines to improve safety, responding to a fatal I-695 accident. Fines can now reach up to $1,000 to deter dangerous…
Business spotlight: Canvas robot revolutionizing drywall installation
San Francisco-based construction robotics firm Canvas’ robot drywall finisher makes installing and finishing drywall easier and more efficient.
Alberta feeling pressure from construction labor shortages
Aging infrastructure, booming population growth, and a rapidly retiring workforce spell labor woes in Alberta.
Tutor Perini gets $48 million Alcatraz renovation contract
Tutor Perini landed a $48.6 million renovation contract for Alcatraz that’ll make it safe for the more than one million annual visitors.
Feeling hot, hot hot: What you need to know about heat stress and how to avoid it
With summer headed our way, it’s crucial to understand the dangers of heat stress and how you can prevent it.
Suicide rate among construction workers hits crisis levels: ‘We have to watch out for each other’
The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates compared to other industries, the CDC said.
12 Home Depot tools for the DIYers in your life
The SKIL JS314901 6 Amp Corded Jigsaw and Milwaukee Tool 7-inch Billet Torpedo Level are some DIY-friendly tools available at Home Depot.
Construction workers are dying from suicide at an alarming rate
The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates among professions, with an estimated 6,000 construction workers dying by suicide in 2022.
B.C. construction labor shortage good for workers
A shortage of construction workers in British Columbia is increasing wages and impeding contractors’ ability to take on new projects.
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