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Detroit City Council Approves $50M Redevelopment for WNBA Facility
A 75,000-square-foot headquarters and practice facility for a future WNBA team is anticipated to open in Detroit by early 2029.
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Winter 2025 US Construction Forecast: Starts Remain Mixed Across Sectors
In our Winter 2025 Construction Starts Forecast, ConstructConnect has slightly upgraded our 2025 outlook for total US Construction Starts.
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Nov 25, 2025
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What’s Next for Construction? Economic Insights for 2026
Insights on the future of construction: 2026 trends, economic impacts, labor challenges, and innovative strategies for industry growth.
Johnny Bradigan
Nov 24, 2025
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Nonresidential Construction Starts: Regional Analysis Paints a Mixed Picture Through October
ConstructConnect Chief Economist Michael Guckes reports on and provides analysis monthly on US nonresidential construction start trends by region.
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Nov 24, 2025