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At Age 26, She Was a Construction Industry Outsider. Within 5 Years, Her Business Was Bringing In $5 Billion In Orders.
Kojo is the largest construction materials procurement platform in the U.S. Its founder, Maria Davidson, was an outsider to construction when she decided to create the company. Davidson relied on conversations she had with “thousands”…
Small Pennsylvania town outraged by plans to construct huge ICE center
Residents of a deep-red, small Pennsylvania town of just 2,000 people say they are outraged by the Trump administration's plans to open a huge Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in their community. Locals in Tremont say…
Construction businesses vulnerable to supply chain shock, experts warn
When Graeme Collins and his wife bought a block of land in Pyalong, about an hour north of Melbourne, he thought they were finally about to build their dream home in the Victorian countryside. After delaying construction by five years due to COVID…
Meet the ICE contractor pivoting from detention facilities to 'man camps' for data center construction workers
A low-profile Texas company that provides temporary housing for immigrant detainees and oil riggers could get a boost from the data center boom. Target Hospitality's stock is up about 60% since March 31. The company announced on April 1 that it had…
Eldorado Gold Corporation (EGO) and G Mining ink MOU for Engineering and Construction Services
Eldorado Gold Corporation (NYSE: EGO) is one of the best gold mining companies to buy with high upside potential. On March 25, Eldorado Gold Corporation (NYSE:EGO) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with G-Mining Services to establish a…
Vans Adds a Fat Knot to Its Classic Slip-On Sneaker With Premium Construction
Vans' experimental streak is bringing a simple but unmissable additions to one of its classic low-profile sneakers. The Vans OTW Slip-On 98 Knot sees the laceless add two fat ropes tied into a figure 8 knot above its tongue. This type of knot is…
Winnipeg construction season disruptive but necessary, city councillor says - Winnipeg
The City of Winnipeg has $157 million worth of road construction projects planned for the 2026 construction season. One of the most significant is the completion of the $30.5-million rehabilitation of the Pembina Highway overpass at Abinojii…
Construction firm moves headquarters to Aurora
Money The move to bring RK to Aurora was aided by $24.4 million of tax incentives the state offered to keep the company's expansion in Colorado. AURORA, Colorado — A manufacturer that specializes in construction services has officially moved…
Construction of 60-bed Saskatoon emergency shelter to begin this summer - Saskatoon
Construction of a 60-bed emergency shelter in Saskatoon is set to begin this summer, with the facility expected to open next spring. The project is expected to cost $6 million, according to the Saskatchewan government, which said elements of its…
Why a proposed merger to create Malaysia's largest construction conglomerate fell apart
Malaysian construction giant Sunway's $2.77 billion takeover offer for competitor IJM Corp collapsed on Monday, ending plans to create one of the country's largest construction and infrastructure groups. By market close on April 6, Sunway only…
Construction Begins on 100% Affordable 'Marvel in the Mission' at 16th
Crews officially broke ground on the mammoth, long-awaited “Marvel in the Mission” affordable housing development adjacent to the 16th Street-Mission BART Station, with the first phase featuring 136 units of permanent supportive…
Montreal-area port expansion first 'nation-building' project to begin construction - Montreal
Construction has officially started on a port expansion near Montreal — the first so-called nation-building project that was fast-tracked for approval by the federal government. Prime Minister Mark Carney was on hand Thursday at the terminal…
Amazon facility under construction in Port Angeles
Groundwork for an Amazon warehouse on the west side of Port Angeles is underway after the city approved a building permit on Jan. 23. Project documents outline a predominantly part-time workforce, increased traffic and significant infrastructure…
Major construction group Kwikform plunges into administration - over 650 jobs at risk
A major construction group has entered into voluntarily administration A major construction group has entered voluntarily administration with over 650 jobs now at risk. Kwikform, the Australian arm of Waco International, is one of the largest…
Exclusive: Why the slow down in S.F. housing construction is leading to a new tax battle
Affordable housing advocates are pushing a new ballot measure in November that would earmark San Francisco's real estate transfer tax revenue for subsidized housing, setting up a likely fight with Mayor Daniel Lurie amid a difficult budget climate.
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