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Fed Cuts Rates by One-Quarter Percent: Impacts and Insights for Construction
The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark fed funds interest rate by a quarter point - what is the impact on construction industry.
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The Project Stress Index is a rolling measure of preconstruction projects delayed, abandoned, or placed on hold over the last 30 days. The Index is an early indicator of possible headwinds for the U.S. construction market.
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Texas Finds Billions in Funding to Fight Never-Ending Highway Congestion
Texas plans to invest over $146 billion in highway expansions, aiming to address congestion and support economic growth.
John Bleasby
Oct 29, 2025
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New $215 Million Lithia Springs, GA High School Breaks Ground
Lithia Springs High School, originally built in the 1970s, will be demolished and replaced with a $215 million new facility to better serve the...
Marshall Benveniste
Oct 28, 2025
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Top 10 US Construction Starts by Dollar Volume - September 2025
ConstructConnect reports the top ten nonresidential construction starts monthly in the Construction Economy Snapshot from Michael Guckes, Chief...
Marshall Benveniste
Oct 28, 2025