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Atlanta Beltline Officials Propose $3.5B Light-Rail System
Atlanta Beltline officials propose a $3.5 billion light-rail system with a preferred CSX alignment, 13 recommended stations and additional funding...
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Autumn 2026 Construction Starts Forecast: Nonresidential Building Outlook Raised as Data Center Buildout Surges
ConstructConnect and Oxford Economics have revised the U.S. construction starts forecast higher for 2026, reflecting stronger-than-expected activity...
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Sep 8, 2026
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Groundbreaking Approaches for $5.8B Hyundai Steel Plant in Louisiana
Hyundai Steel Company is about to break ground on a $5.8 billion steel plant in Donaldsonville, Louisiana.
Devin Bell, Associate Economist
Sep 3, 2026
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Data Center Construction Input Costs Rise Significantly
Average new data center projects have seen a significant rise in costs, while only growing modestly in size.
Devin Bell, Associate Economist
Sep 2, 2026