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More favorable interest rates and materials prices are colliding with an ongoing labor shortage, bringing a mix of challenges and opportunities for construction project owners, according to DPR Construction’s latest Market Conditions Report. Labor shortages are a critical issue with 77% of contractors reporting increased difficulty in filling skilled craft positions compared to a year ago. While post-election…
New Rankings Highlight Reshuffling of Economic Power Among U.S. Cities Area Development, the leading publication for corporate site selectors and economic development professionals, has released its annual 2024 Leading Metro Locations Report, offering a comprehensive look at the cities driving America’s economic future. Produced in collaboration with Chmura Economics & Analytics, this year’s report highlights key…
Stellar, an integrated design-build firm, announces the opening of its new state-of-the-art fitness center and outdoor recreation area on its Jacksonville campus. Renovations to the headquarters this year include 12,000 square feet of office space, a nutrition center, recreational area, and a fitness center. The cutting-edge, two-story fitness center is open to all Stellar employees, providing both…
DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) brand and leader in total jobsite solutions, announced that the DEWALT POWERSHIFT™ system has been named one of the 50 greatest innovations in 2024 by Popular Science’s Best of What’s New Awards. The award recognizes breakthrough products and technologies that represent significant advancements which help to improve everyday life and shape the future….
NEWSTAR announced today that it has acquired 23 acres on Harrisburg Road in Charlotte, North Carolina, planned for development with 159 homes in a new single-family rental subdivision known as Long Farm. This project expands NEWSTAR’s Charlotte portfolio to more than 500 single-family lots and homes in various stages of construction, lease up, and operation. NEWSTAR is partnering on…
Construction project owners embracing digital twin technology can not only realize value from the technology but also shape how future projects are built, managed, and maintained, according to Hannu Lindberg, DPR Construction technology leader, during the National Institute of Building Sciences Digital Twins conference. Lindberg noted that digital twins, one of our time’s most transformative and…
The American Wood Council (AWC), International Code Council and WoodWorks have joined together to release an updated version of the free app to calculate maximum allowable heights and areas for buildings of various occupancy classifications and types of construction. The Heights & Areas Calculator is based on the provisions in the 2021 and earlier editions of the International Building Code (IBC), which includes the Type-IV…
Integrated Power Services (IPS), a world-class provider of electrical, mechanical, and power management systems, has acquired Switchgear Solutions, Inc., effective December 19, 2024. “This strategic acquisition allows IPS to further expand its reach across the Southwestern United States, delivering a comprehensive suite of power management solutions tailored to the needs of industrial, commercial, and renewable…
“Built by Builders,” a network of eight construction tech companies, officially launches today with a mission to unite Founders and Builders in revolutionizing construction technology. With founding members, including ConCntric, Document Crunch, Clearstory, Togal.AI, ProjectMark, SALUS, Kaster, and PLOT, the collaboration is set to transform how construction challenges are addressed through innovative, experience-driven solutions. This exclusive coalition is guided by the principle…
The Wounded Workforce is thrilled to announce the launch of its innovative new certification program, Building Resilience-Construction Mental Health Certification™, the first-ever holistic mental health certification designed and built specifically for the construction industry. Released in November 2024, this transformative program is now open for bookings for 2025 sessions, empowering construction professionals to address mental health,…
