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Construction
Construction spending slowed in April, continuing this year's trend
Jun 3, 2024
The construction flatline stems from interest rate hikes — new projects are less affordable, and that's starting to affect builders.
Workers who built Baltimore's Key Bridge reflect on its reach in their lives
Apr 18, 2024
The ironworkers, painters and others who constructed the bridge thought it would outlive them.
A window into the world of deconstruction
by
David Brancaccio
and Natalie White
Apr 17, 2024
Chris Rutherford, executive director of Salvage Warehouse of Detroit,
shares how the deconstruction business is a huge benefit for communities economically, environmentally and socially.
Home Depot bets on big construction projects with new acquisition
Mar 28, 2024
The home improvement company is buying SRS Distribution, a roofing, landscaping and pool construction supplier, for $18 billion.
After dreaming of living in a dome home for decades, this Texas woman made it a reality
by
Sarah Leeson
Mar 7, 2024
"I'm not getting any younger. If I'm going to have a dome, I need to get on with it," said Paula Stone of Fredericksburg, Texas.
Years after the pandemic started, homebuilding materials are still hard to find
by
Justin Ho
Feb 19, 2024
The industry's mood continues to brighten, a trade group says, but sourcing sophisticated equipment remains a challenge.
The Fed might cut interest rates soon. That's weighing on business owners' plans.
by
Justin Ho
Jan 2, 2024
Do they wait for lower rates in the future or borrow what they need today? It’s a question of cost versus opportunity.
For public good, not for profit.
Manufacturing sector contracts for 13th straight month, but construction spending is up
Dec 1, 2023
The Institute for Supply Management’s Purchasing Managers Index showed worse-than-expected performance for manufacturing, but construction growth shone.
The value of parks is rising. Luckily, in many cases, costs are declining.
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Richard Cunningham
Oct 25, 2023
High construction expenses and budget pressures are pushing developers to be creatively cost-conscious as they expand access to green spaces.
An electrical transformer shortage has big implications for housing, renewables
by
Justin Ho
Sep 19, 2023
You may not think much about electrical distribution transformers, but not having them can delay entire housing developments and grid updates.