Building a Waterfront View
Housing. A park. Even new shops—remember those? That’s what’s in the works along a 1.6 mile stretch of Philadelphia’s waterfront. How about gardens designed to collect the rainwater? Parking? Sure. Lots is possible as projects…
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Infrastructure: Rated D
As public officials wrangle final plans and finances for infrastructure spending, ratings from the American Society of Civil Engineers point to the tremendous need to build roads, bridges, waterways and more in states across…
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Zooming Along: Building Speed
How does $205 billion for a national high-speed rail sound? With infrastructure planning underway and prospects of returning to the office on lots of minds, transportation possibilities are everywhere. Remember the Jetsons…? Think it…
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Schools Are Building: $190 Billion!
The future is now. School districts across the country are busy constructing and renovating buildings to reflect innovations in education. Smart walls? Treehouses? Contactless everything? Flexible spaces? All are possible. Ready to go? It’s Not…
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Home Sweet Home: Builders Please!
Consider this: there are now more real estate agents than houses for sale, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Contractors who can build or renovate homes are in high demand as the…
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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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