The world, unfortunately, rarely matches our hopes and consistently refuses to behave in a reasonable manner.
Stephen Jay Gould, paleontologist, evolutionary biologist, writer
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Charlotte halts work on new data centers for 150 days
Charlotte has implemented a 150-day moratorium on new data center construction to manage the rapid growth driven by artificia -More-
USGBC map highlights LEED-certified stadiums' efficiency
The US Green Building Council has certified 31 stadiums in North America under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Des -More-
Treasuries drop as Fed rate hike bets increase
Treasuries have declined as investors bet on a Federal Reserve interest-rate increase amid strong US jobs data and tensions i -More-
Fed: Industrial sector bolsters Twin Cities construction
The Minneapolis area has seen a decline in construction activity this spring, with 54% of firms reporting decreased activity, -More-
American Airlines opens Terminal C pier at DFW
American Airlines has opened a 115,000-square-foot pier at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport as part of a $3 billion ex -More-
Cincinnati student housing project on track for fall 2027 finish
The University of Cincinnati is constructing a $326 million student housing development to accommodate growing enrollment. -More-
Tutor Perini subsidiary lands $48M Houston project
Tutor Perini subsidiary Fisk Electric has secured a $48 million contract to provide electrical work for a 273,000-square-foot -More-
Renderings released for Chattanooga, Tenn., courthouse
Chattanooga, Tenn., is getting its first federal courthouse, a 191,000-square-foot facility planned for Vine Street that will -More-
Micron project to employ 3,000 workers in 2027
There will be approximately 3,000 construction workers daily by next year at the site of Micron's new chipmaking complex in C -More-
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Marjane Satrapi, writer, film director, artist 1969-2026
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Maine DOT faces $170M annual shortfall for infrastructure
Maine Department of Transportation Commissioner Dale Doughty is touring the state to highlight a $170 million annual funding -More-
DOTs turn to advanced sensors, RWIS for winter prep
State transportation departments are reassessing snow measurement tools after the record snowfall of 2026 strained budgets. -More-
NCDOT uses NCSU study to build weather-resilient roads
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is using a North Carolina State University study to design transportation inf -More-
Dodge Momentum Index up 6% in May
The Dodge Momentum Index increased to 275.7 in May, driven by a 6.9% rise in commercial planning and a 3.1% increase in insti -More-
US construction jobs rise by 17K in May on data center demand
US construction employment rose by 17,000 jobs in May, driven by demand for data centers and nonresidential projects, accordi -More-
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