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Gas tax holiday as Trump promises? Not so fast, trucking, construction industries say
Trucking and construction industry trade groups are pushing back against a proposal to temporarily pause the federal gas tax. The national average price of gas has risen steeply since the start of the Iran war in February. Opponents note a gas tax…
Embracing smart construction: from vision to on-site application | Nuts and Bolts | Edmund Leung
When I last wrote about the transformation of the construction industry, I focused on new facilities and tools. A year on, what has become more striking is not the technology itself, but how quickly it has been translated into policy, standards…
Construction and Heavy-Equipment Financing: Best Lenders in May 2026
New machinery is often expensive, and financing can make managing costs easier. Many lenders offer heavy-equipment loans. Term loans, specialty loans or Small Business Administration (SBA) loans can finance equipment purchases. A heavy-equipment…
North American Construction: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
ACHESON, Alberta (AP) — ACHESON, Alberta (AP) — North American Construction Group Ltd. (NOA) on Wednesday reported earnings of $4 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Acheson, Alberta-based company said it had…
Hitachi Construction Shares Fall After $570 Million Block Trade
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. shares extended their drop on Wednesday after major shareholder Hitachi Ltd. offloaded ¥90.1 billion ($571 million) of stock in a block trade. The Japanese machinery firm's shares fell as much as 5.5% to…
Kevin O'Leary said his Utah data center will create 10,000 construction jobs. The real number is far lower.
Kevin O'Leary has said his Utah data center development will create 10,000 construction jobs and 2,000 permanent roles. There's one problem: It probably won't. The 'Shark Tank' investor may have overstated the data center's hiring potential during…
Texas county pauses data center construction in rural areas for a year
A rural Texas county on Tuesday approved a one-year pause on the construction of new data centers in unincorporated areas, citing public safety and public health concerns. The 3-2 vote by county commissioners in Hill County, roughly 55 miles south…
Mayor inspects construction of Panjapur STP
Mayor M. Anbazhagan inspected the ongoing construction of a modern sewage treatment plant (STP) at Panjapur in Tiruchi on Wednesday and directed the Corporation officials to expedite the works to ensure the timely completion of the project. The new…
Kahua Introduces Embedded AI within Its Construction Project Management Platform
As AI adoption accelerates across the construction industry, many solutions focus on point capabilities such as document search, task automation and field productivity. For teams managing programs, however, AI must operate within the secure access…
EMCOR Group: A Strong Contender in the Construction Sector
Explore the exciting world of EMCOR (EME 0.55%) with our contributing expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and potential investment opportunities! *Stock…
Raleigh developers unveil new renderings for Gateway plaza, construction begins on automated garage
This week, developers have unveiled new site plans for a city plaza and green space near downtown Raleigh, as construction is now officially underway for the automated parking garage anchoring the center of the upcoming City Gateway project. The…
Sarpy County begins South Sarpy Expressway construction
Sarpy County begins South Sarpy Expressway construction RACE AND IS ADVANCING TO FACE PETERSON IN NOVEMBER. HEY, THERE'S A TRAFFIC TO GO. UPDATE SARPY COUNTY SET TO BEGIN WORK ON THE SOUTH SARPY EXPRESSWAY TODAY TO ACCOMMODATE THE CONSTRUCTION HALF…
It's a thing we have to get through' | New Richmond restaurateur on impacts of Liberty Landing construction
NEW RICHMOND, Ohio — Inside the Green Kayak Grille & Pub, you hear the sound of orders being taken and music in the background. But you can also hear the faint sound of construction right outside the front door. The restaurant is situated at…
Vermont Is Designing Simple Homes to Help Speed Construction
Vermont has tried for years to speed up the construction of new housing, but results have been mixed. The state has invested nearly $800 million in more affordable housing since 2020, with fewer than 4,500 new or rehabbed units to show for it. New…
Residents of Bay Area fears after banning construction of gas stations
Bay Area residents in the town of Windsor are considering backtracking on a recent ban of constructing new gas stations after hopes of enticing a Costco to the area dwindle. Windsor town council have started to regret their ordinance from four…
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