Dive Brief: Construction backlog edged down to 8.3 months in December, a slight decrease from November, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors survey conducted from Dec. 20 to Jan. 6. Commercial and institutional backlog declined nearly a full month over the past year, reaching its lowest level since February 2023. These categories, which include projects such as … [...] about Total commercial backlog at nearly 2-year low
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LA fires damage power, sewer and water infrastructure
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Wildfires have mangled Los Angeles’ infrastructure as they continue to rage in parts of the area, spurred by high winds and supercharged by … [...] about LA fires damage power, sewer and water infrastructure
DOT announces $635M in EV charging, other clean transportation grants
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The Federal Highway Administration on Friday announced $635 million in grants to build out electric vehicle charging and other clean … [...] about DOT announces $635M in EV charging, other clean transportation grants
Biden vows to speed permitting for data centers, clean energy
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UL students to design, build 5-acre research and entertainment park
BY: UL Lafayette marketing and communicationA 5-acre patch of land near Arnaudville, La., will become a hub for education, science conferences, sustainability workshops and cultural festivals thanks, in part, to the expertise of University of Louisiana at Lafayette students.The Levity and Les Deux Bayous S.T.E.A.M. Park site is being designed by UL Lafayette School of … [...] about UL students to design, build 5-acre research and entertainment park
Skanska to begin work on $450M bridge to NC’s Outer Banks
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Contractors breathe ‘sigh of relief’ as project stress drops
The construction industry posted a significant decline in project stress last month, showing much-needed progress after a volatile year, according to the latest data from Cincinnati-based ConstructConnect. The Project Stress Index, a measure of construction projects that have been paused, abandoned or have a delayed bid date, fell 7.4% in December. That figure still remains … [...] about Contractors breathe ‘sigh of relief’ as project stress drops
Bechtel’s delayed NASA build hits milestone amid cost overruns
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Parking, façade design tweaks considered for Aspen Armory project
The Aspen Armory.Ray K. Erku/The Aspen Times Aspen leaders are considering an additional $1 million in proposed design tweaks and soft costs for an ongoing project to reopen its Armory Hall as a local food hub and community gathering place, according to a Monday work session. The proposed alterations will increase project design costs to nearly $3.3 million, city … [...] about Parking, façade design tweaks considered for Aspen Armory project
Interior-design experts share 12 kitchen trends you’ll probably regret in a few years
The pros said homeowners may want to rethink concrete countertops and breakfast nooks.They said all-white kitchens, matte-black hardware, and patterned floors aren't timeless either.Kitchen renovations can be expensive, so you'll want to choose your finishes and designs carefully.Still, trends come and go, so you may find yourself with regrets even if you loved the space years … [...] about Interior-design experts share 12 kitchen trends you’ll probably regret in a few years