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GOP's Bruce Blakeman slams NY gas stove ban as 'green energy scam' that's crushing construction industry
New York's gas stove ban is burning developers! Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman put the heat on Gov. Kathy Hochul Wednesday— slamming a state law banning natural gas as a “green energy scam” that's thwarting…
Data center developers anxious after Hochul's construction pause
New York's moratorium on data centers could serve as an opening salvo for leaders in other states looking to rein in tech infrastructure — as well as congressional Democrats hoping to seize on the issue in the November midterms. The…
Amplify plant construction to be completed by end of 2026 - TT
Ground was broken on the Mississippi site in May 2024, and construction on the 2.6 million-square-foot battery factory in Byhalia began two months later. (Daimler Truck AG) Amplify Cell Technologies expects construction of its Mississippi battery…
Bird Construction Shares Rise After Company Gets About C$1 Billion in Project Awards
Shares of the Canadian construction company were recently up 7% at C$72.88. The company said late Tuesday the awards span the nuclear, civil, marine, mining, industrial maintenance and buildings sectors, including a preferred negotiating position…
Construction to start on new public housing in St. Louis
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He sold his last company to Palantir. Now he's betting $32 million that robots can fix construction's labor crisis
Salar al Khafaji sold his last company, Silk, to Palantir in 2016. A week after he left, he knew he was going to build again. Al Khafaji landed on construction —an industry many in tech saw as a graveyard. “Most people told me it's a…
Construction robot startup Monumental reels in $32M
Monumental BV, a Dutch startup that operates a fleet of bricklaying robots, has raised $35 million in funding. Khosla Ventures led the Series B investment. Monumental stated in its funding announcement today that existing backers Plural and…
Family seeks answers after construction worker is struck and killed by police vehicle
The 22-year-old's family is questioning how the crash happened after police said an officer working traffic control struck him at an I-635 construction site.
SF Supes Reduce Affordable Housing Requirement as Costs Continue to Stall New Construction
The Board of Supervisors voted to lower the inclusionary housing requirement for new market-rate projects, with supporters arguing it will help encourage development while acknowledging that high costs and financing challenges are still keeping…
New York governor orders a pause on large AI data center construction amid local resident concerns
New York State governor Kathy Hochul has announced a year-long moratorium on new high-powered data centers. The executive order, signed on Tuesday, bars the construction of new hyperscaler data centers using 50 megawatts or more of power for up to…
Housebuilder with developments in Gwent names construction director
Persimmon Homes East Wales has appointed Craig Derrick to the role, where he will lead the delivery of safe, high-quality homes across the region. In his new position, Mr Derrick will focus on ensuring developments meet the company's five-star…
Bell successfully completes construction of its first sovereign direct-to-device satellite ground station in Canada
First Canadian ground station advances Bell and AST SpaceMobile's connectivity infrastructure ahead of the direct-to-device satellite service deployment across Canada This news release contains forward-looking statements. For a description of the…
Legacy under construction: Trump's pet projects in the nation's capital
President Donald Trump's massive July 4 celebration touting the country's 250th anniversary may be over, but his interest in leaving an indelible mark on the nation's capital is still playing out. The characteristically grandiose projects include a…
Construction has started for a set of new buildings on Stumberg Lane. See what's coming.
A set of office buildings is going up on Stumberg Lane, between Jefferson Highway and Coursey Boulevard. The project, titled The Bloc @ Stumberg, will span 12,000 square feet and will consist of four 3,000-square-foot garden office buildings. The…
Bird Construction (TSE:BDT) Trading 10.8% Higher - Here's What Happened
Bird Construction Inc. (TSE:BDT - Get Free Report) rose 10.8% during trading on Wednesday. The company traded as high as C$77.25 and last traded at C$75.43. 357,837 shares changed hands during trading, an increase of 33% from the average daily…
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