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China Launches Wind-Powered Undersea Data Center Off Shanghai
China started operating what it described as the world’s first undersea data center directly powered by offshore wind.
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New York Approves Fort Edward Solar Project, Clearing Way for Construction
New York regulators issued a final siting permit for the 100-megawatt Fort Edward Solar Project in Washington County, clearing the way for...
Marshall Benveniste
Jun 2, 2026
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Regional US Construction Activity Splits Sharply Through April
April US Nonresidential construction activity splits by region, with East North Central up 91.4% and coastal civil markets outpacing the interior.
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Jun 1, 2026
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Don’t Be Fooled By Readings of Slowing Inflation
April year-on-year construction materials inflation slowed to 6.7%, down from February’s 7.1%, even as iron and steel products remained up 10.3%
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Jun 1, 2026