Tariffs
Citing Tariffs, JCB Expands Planned Texas Factory to 1 Million Square Feet
The UK-Based maker says the bigger factory in San Antonio will 'mitigate the impact' of tariffs.
Construction Economic News
Project Spotlight
University Launches $95M Student Housing Project, $269M in Planned Construction in Arizona
Midwestern University reported it is moving forward with an investment of up to $95 million to address student housing needs on its Glendale,...
Marshall Benveniste
May 14, 2025
Construction Starts
Construction Starts Forecast for Summer 2025: Economic Headwinds Weigh on Outlook
Chief Economist Michael Guckes provides the quarterly Construction Starts Forecast and commentary from ConstructConnect.
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
May 13, 2025
Project Spotlight
White House Expedites Project to Protect the Great Lakes from Invasive Carp
The White House issued a directive to maximize the speed and efficiency to prevent invasive carp from entering and expanding within the Great Lakes...
Marshall Benveniste
May 13, 2025
Project Spotlight
LEGO to Build $366 Million Warehouse in Prince George, Virginia
Global toy manufacturer the LEGO Group will invest $366 million to build a 2-million-square-foot warehouse and distribution center in Virginia.
Marshall Benveniste
May 12, 2025
Project Spotlight
LS GreenLink Breaks Ground on $680 Million Underwater-Cable Manufacturing Facility
LS GreenLink USA broke ground last week on a $680 million underwater cable manufacturing facility in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Marshall Benveniste
May 8, 2025
Project Stress Index
Project Stress Index Closes April Up 1.5% to 116.0
The ConstructConnect Project Stress Index is a resource that tracks changes in the level of projects that are delayed, placed on hold, or abandoned.
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
May 6, 2025
Construction Economics & Finance
Chobani Breaks Ground on NY $1.2 Billion Dairy Processing Plant
Chobani, the leading US yogurt maker, broke ground on April 22 on a $1.2 billion food manufacturing facility in Rome, New York.
Marshall Benveniste
May 6, 2025
Winning More Work Starts Here: Expert Tips, Market Trends, and Data-Driven Construction Insights
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