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Rehabilitation Hospital Breaks Ground Outside Chattanooga
Hoar Construction broke ground on a 54,000-square-foot inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Ooltewah, outside Chattanooga, with the facility...
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Skilled-Trades Shortage Draws Fresh Corporate Investment
Ford, Bloomberg Philanthropies, and Lowe’s Foundation are investing in skilled-trades training as employers confront persistent shortages of...
Marshall Benveniste
Jun 8, 2026
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Chicago Bears Moving to New Indiana Stadium, Ending Illinois Standoff
After years of going back and forth, the Chicago Bears will build a new stadium; and it won't be in Chicago.
Johnny Bradigan
Jun 5, 2026
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U.S. Adds 172,000 Jobs in May as Construction Hiring Holds Steady
Construction employment showed little change in May, reinforcing a picture of selective hiring as contractors weigh backlog, financing, and costs.
Marshall Benveniste
Jun 5, 2026