Tag: projects
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Strategies for Financing Commercial Construction Projects
Commercial construction is a big-league game. Whether you’re building a boutique hotel, revamping office space, or developing a multi-unit retail complex, the one universal truth is this – it’s going to cost you. Between permits, materials, labor, and the inevitable “surprise” expenses (hello, foundation issues), financing isn’t just part of the equation – it is…
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Developers delay billions in projects amid mounting uncertainty
Listen to the article 8 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. A foreign construction equipment maker is betting big on President Donald Trump’s trade policies even as developers cancel billions in clean energy and tech manufacturing projects. JCB, the U.K.-based construction equipment company, plans to double the size…
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Why Invest in Home Improvement Projects in Utica, NY?
Utica, NY, is a charming city with a rich history and a growing community, making it a prime location for homeowners looking to invest in home improvement projects. Whether you’re looking to enhance the aesthetic appeal of your property or increase its market value, investing in home renovations in Utica can offer long-term benefits. A…
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The Hidden Costs of Overlooking Drainage Infrastructure Design in Construction Projects
Construction projects, particularly large-scale construction projects, require meticulous planning to stay on schedule and within budget. Yet, one critical factor often underestimated in the early phases is drainage infrastructure design. Overlooking proper drainage planning can lead to delays, structural instability and costly rework. Flooding, soil erosion and regulatory setbacks can disrupt timelines and inflate budgets.…
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Duffy defends DOT grants pause, pledges not to hold up projects
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Lawmakers pushed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to speed up federally funded infrastructure projects in a recent Senate Environment and Public Works Committee meeting, as they begin developing the next multiyear Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill. The 2021 Infrastructure…
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Tariffs will change the way projects are financed, delivered
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Brian Gallagher is vice president of corporate development at Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois-based contractor Graycor. Opinions are the author’s own. The cost of building has never been more volatile. Tariffs on key construction materials like steel, aluminum and…
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Sweeping new tariffs put future construction projects at risk
Listen to the article 8 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Owners and developers of commercial construction projects may hesitate to move forward with new work after President Donald Trump levied fresh tariffs on more than 180 countries, according to industry sources. On Wednesday, Trump announced a 10%…
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Public projects boost construction spending to $1.26T high
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Nonresidential construction spending increased 0.3% in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.26 trillion, the highest level on record, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data released…
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Painting Projects to Consider in 2025
There is number of projects to consider in 2025, to revitalize your property. Project ideas in this article offer creative ways to transform any environment. Here’s a look at three trending painting services to consider this year – brick staining, deck painting, and interior accent walls. Brick Staining Brick exteriors have long been celebrated for…
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In pictures | Mace turns projects red to support care leavers charity
Mace turned some of its major projects red for a day in support of Become, the national charity for children in care and care leavers. Mace is delivering a £330m restoration of Manchester City Council Town Hall (Image: Richard Storey) The Go Red for Become campaign lit up projects across the country on 13 March.…