Roaring 20s? Building Optimism
After the pandemic of 1918, the 1920s came roaring in. Will the same expansive pattern occur this century? Construction industry experts see reason for optimism looking ahead over the next six months. Contractor Confidence On…
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Building a Niche: $65 Million for NJ Housing
As the housing market remains strong across the country, builders are finding a groove with new niches. For example, in New Jersey, a $65 million loan will fund the development of a multifamily building designed…
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Time To Take Off: $43.6 Billion for Airports
Remember that happy feeling of lift off? Well, airports and airplanes across the country are soaring ahead with new projects—which will elevate the spirits of builders too. Expansions and Innovations Across the country plans…
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Positive Predictions
Up, up and away for public and private construction is the prediction of Ward Nye, CEO of building material supply company Martin Marietta—which is valued at over $21 billion. Optimism In The Air Martin…
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Green Manufacturing Slated to Begin in Hazelton, PA
Green construction company Nexii’s renovated manufacturing facility is set to open this spring in Hazelton, Pennsylvania. The goal: producing over 8 million square feet of building panels every year. Escalating Customer Demand Canadian based…
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Springing Forward: Construction Forecast
As 2021 starts to gets its groove on, experts predict that the construction industry will be making up for lost time. Many contractors are likely to be hiring again—there could even be a labor…
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Constructing a Beach—In Manhattan!
On the radar for over 20 years, construction at Gansevoort Peninsula is underway, and when completed in 2023 there Manhattan will have a new ballfield—and a sandy beach Both are eagerly anticipated by Hudson River…
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Busy In Baltimore: E-Commerce Keeps Port Bustling
There’s optimism flowing from the ports in Baltimore after 2020 finished much stronger than it began. Construction of a new berth in the port and eagerly anticipated work on the Howard Street Tunnel position…
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Green Light: $17 Billion in New York City
New York City plans to “un-pause” over 1,700 projects before the end of March, in a recovery effort that will restart $17 billion in capital construction projects. Public Works and Jobs Too Mayor Bill de…
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