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New York bans data center construction for a year, rattling AI industry
New York became the first state to pause all construction of massive new data centers after Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul announced a one-year moratorium on Tuesday, Reuters reported. The state-wide ban applies to data centers using 50 megawatts…
Retail Construction Holds Steady
According to new data from CoStar, retail construction in the U.S. remained “relatively steady” in the second quarter of 2026, but it remains stagnant at a post-pandemic low. The report found that where there was retail construction…
SpaceX alumni building remote-controlled construction equipment land $115 million fund round
TerraFirma, a construction tech company founded by two former SpaceX engineers that's looking to build on Mars, raised $115 million. SpaceX's historic $86 billion IPO last month and NASA's push to establish a lunar base on the Moon and Mars has…
Mining, construction equipment industry posts 3% rise in domestic sales; exports surge 31.5%
The domestic mining and construction equipment industry recorded gross total sales of more than 140,000 units in the last fiscal year, representing a year-on-year rise of three per cent, supported by sustained public investment in infrastructure…
Newsom signs bill limiting development fees to spur affordable housing construction
Gov. Gavin Newsom joined local officials in Oakland on Monday to sign legislation aimed at encouraging more home construction across California. For years, state leaders have pushed cities and counties to approve more housing by easing zoning and…
New York, a state without nearly any data centers, becomes first to ban their construction
New York blocked the construction of any new large data centers for up to a year on Tuesday while the state creates rules to protect the environment and the energy grid from power-hungry facilities that fuel artificial intelligence. Gov. Kathy…
Important step' for 2,000-home estate as construction continues
Efforts to secure a community hub within Taunton's largest new housing estate have taken a big step forward thanks to the town council. The Orchard Grove development lies between the A38 Wellington Road in the Comeytrowe area of Taunton and Honiton…
Exclusive | Buffalo Bills star Larry Ogunjobi asks $15.9M for newly constructed Miami home
Larry Ogunjobi is used to knocking quarterbacks off their feet on Sundays. Now, the Buffalo Bills defensive tackle is hoping to floor buyers with his Miami compound. The 32-year-old lineman is set to put his residence at 1141 N Biscayne Point on…
ABC Construction Backlog Indicator Falls in June
Associated Builders and Contractors' Construction Backlog indicator fell by 0.3 of a month, when compared to May, reaching 8.8 months in June. Year-over-year, the backlog grew by 0.1 of a month. “While backlog declined in June, it's still…
Construction on Buc-ee's Travel Center and gas station between Milwaukee and Chicago begins
Editor's Note: The video in this report is from a previous story. Welcome to Wisconsin, Buc-ee's. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. The wildly popular convenience store and gas station chain with a loveable beaver mascot appears to…
Ashwini Vaishnaw announces eight reforms to increase freight movement, improve construction quality
3 min read New Delhi Make us preferred source on Google Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday announced eight reforms to increase freight transportation and improve the construction quality of the projects. These reforms pertain to fly…
Licensed contractor calls for 'major reforms' after Palm Beach County construction fraud bust
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — A licensed Florida contractor says a recent construction fraud case uncovered by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office should be a wake-up call for the state, warning that similar schemes are “common”…
Harford County art center construction to commence late 2026
Construction of Harmer's Town Art Center, a planned regional arts destination and art incubator space in Havre de Grace, will commence late this year. Nonprofit organization Harmer's Town Art Center Inc., on July 7, announced the launch of Phase II…
Residential construction costs continue to rise, index reveals
Residential construction costs continue to accelerate as building recovery looks to gather pace. 'Construction costs aren't cheap by any means, but the industry isn't seeing the rapid increases we experienced through 2021 and 2022,' Cotality NZ…
New York becomes first US state to halt large AI data centre construction for one year
New York became the first U.S. state on Tuesday to halt construction of large new data centers, imposing a one-year moratorium as concerns grow that the facilities driving the artificial-intelligence boom are raising power costs, straining…
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