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Manufacturing, Construction Add Jobs in New September Report
When it comes to next month's midterm elections, 'It's the economy, stupid' will, as always, apply. So we're probably paying more attention to economic indicators than usual as a consequence of that. Case in point: The initial September jobs report…
Your Investments: Sticking to a carefully constructed plan in volatile markets
Sometimes life suddenly reminds us that we are not nearly in as much control as we think. A few days ago, passengers on a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv experienced that lesson firsthand. As has been widely reported, during the flight, the co-pilot…
I-95 bridge construction will close Broadway lane next week
A lane closure is coming to Broadway in Bangor next week. That will allow crews to complete work underneath the new bridge carrying Interstate 95 over Broadway, the city said Friday morning. The southbound side of Broadway will be reduced to one…
Federal commission approves construction plans for White House visitor screening center
The National Capital Planning Commission on Thursday unanimously voted to approve building plans for a new White House Visitor Screening Facility. The project is part of President Donald Trump's massive overhaul of the White House grounds, but one…
Commercial Construction Loans: How They Work and Different Types
Many commercial construction loans finance up to 65% or 75% of a construction project. Depending on the loan type, funds might be released in phases that align with project timelines. You generally make interest-only payments during construction…
Construction of Bell Canada's AI data centre in Saskatchewan scaling up
Saskatchewan's Crown investments minister stood Thursday in front of a skeleton of steel beams to tout progress on an artificial intelligence mega facility, while the Opposition again called on the province to consult first, then build. “We…
King co-sponsors bill to increase affordable housing construction
U.S. Sens. Angus King, I-ME and John Curtis, R-Utah, are introducing bipartisan legislation to help homebuilders reduce costs and avoid bureaucracy as they work to address the national housing shortage. The bill is the “Build American…
Gov. Moore Announces Key Bridge Rebuild Dashboard, Giving A Clearer View Of Construction Progress - The BayNet
ANNAPOLIS — Governor Wes Moore today announced the launch of the Key Bridge Rebuild Dashboard, a new online resource that gives Marylanders a view of construction progress on the Maryland Transportation Authority's (MDTA) Francis Scott Key…
Data Centers Drive Construction Hiring in September as Residential Jobs Slide
Residential construction lost a net 4,900 jobs. Residential specialty trade contractors shed 7,900 workers, partially offset by a 3,000-job increase among residential builders. Construction gains came as U.S. employers added just 29,000 jobs…
West coast oil pipeline gets 'national interest' status to start construction next year
The federal government has designated the controversial West Coast Oil Pipeline — rechristened as Pacific Link — a project of national interest, invoking sweeping regulatory powers to fast-track a major energy corridor key to Ottawa's…
$600M+ spent on Key Bridge rebuild as MD launches construction transparency dashboard
The state has spent over $600 million to date on the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild, Maryland Transportation Authority officials confirmed Friday — mostly in insurance proceeds and some federal funding. Bruce Gartner, executive director of…
In Maebashi, the city-making is the art
The Maebashi Biennale's choice of opener is unorthodox to say the least. Standing on a two-tiered structure built inside the atrium of Arts Maebashi is a group of carpenters dressed in haori coats and straw sandals, singing a kiyari (traditional…
Carpenter died in fall at work as construction company fined £120k
Richard 'Felix' Roper died after falling from a height while working at a home in Gloucestershire for W G Carter Limited, a construction company based in Appleton. Mr Roper, a father of two, had been carrying out work on the first floor of Manor…
Moore signs orders to address MD housing shortage, construction red tape
Maryland underproduces housing by 8,000 units annually Moore creates Maryland Housing Incubator and advisory council Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Council aims to convert 5,000 properties Permitting and Licensing Acceleration Team to cut red tape…
Walls go up at SoHumane's new building as construction continues
MEDFORD, Ore. – The new Southern Oregon Humane Society (SoHumane) building is one step closer to completion, and the organization is asking for community support to get the property up and running. Walls went up on Monday at the new location…
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