Department of Energy Allocates $3 Billion for Battery Manufacturing Projects
The US Department of Energy said in September that over $3 billion allocated to selected construction projects creating jobs and manufacturing...
Construction Economic News
High-Speed Rail Project: $3 Billion Grant Signed, 10k Construction Jobs Expected
High-speed rail operator Brightline West announces $3 billion federal grant signed, expects over 10,000 construction jobs for the project
Marshall Benveniste
Oct 1, 2024
Construction Starts
Top 10 Project Starts for August 2024
ConstructConnect reports the top ten nonresidential construction starts monthly in the Construction Economy Snapshot from Michael Guckes Chief...
Marshall Benveniste
Sep 25, 2024
Construction Starts
US Nonresidential Construction Starts - Regional Contrast Through August
A report on US regional nonresidential construction starts with commentary and analysis from Michael Guckes, Chief Economist at ConstructConnect
Marshall Benveniste
Sep 24, 2024
Construction Starts
Total US Construction Starts Fall in August, -2.4% YTD
ConstructConnect Chief Economist Michael Guckes provides insights and analysis in a monthly update on US Construction Starts nonresidential and...
Marshall Benveniste
Sep 20, 2024
Construction Economics & Finance
Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates by One-Half Point
The Federal Open Market Committee cut the federal funds rate by 0.5%. ConstructConnect Chief Economist Michael Guckes discusses the implications for...
Marshall Benveniste
Sep 19, 2024
Hoar Construction Completes West Tower Expansion Project
Tech, collaboration, and prefabrication are praised as contractor announces completion of a seven-story, 140,000-square-foot expansion to Shannon...
Marshall Benveniste
Sep 17, 2024
Potential Labor Strike Threatens East Coast Ports
A labor dispute between dock workers and their employers has the potential to significantly disrupt supply chains.
Marshall Benveniste
Sep 13, 2024
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