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Construction
Tech manufacturing is causing a boom in non-residential construction
Aug 1, 2023
Biden Administration policies are geared toward fixing high-tech supply chains and accelerating the transition to EVs.
California wants more women in construction. Child care grants will help.
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Daisy Nguyen
Jun 7, 2023
The state is awarding $25 million in grants to get more women into construction apprenticeships that can lead to high-paying jobs.
U.S. manufacturing is sluggish, with some bright spots
Jun 5, 2023
Higher borrowing costs are one factor holding back the manufacturing sector.
Apartment construction is booming, but it probably won't last
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Henry Epp
Jun 2, 2023
The Census reports that construction of multifamily homes, like apartment buildings, was up about 25% year-over-year.
Fueled by federal dollars, commercial construction is booming
May 1, 2023
The resilience of this usually interest rate-sensitive sector makes the Fed’s goal of taming inflation that much harder.
Manufacturers have been spending a lot on construction
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Justin Ho
Apr 3, 2023
Construction in the manufacturing sector has been booming over the last year, thanks in part to Federal encouragement. That said, the U.S. economy still relies on foreign manufacturing.
Consumer demand for sustainable products goes wall to wall
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Kaleb Roedel
Mar 15, 2023
Some homeowners are filling their walls with eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic insulation — but that can be costly.
For public good, not for profit.
Demand, construction slowing for single-family homes
Dec 19, 2022
This year will see the first year that single family home building has decline since 2011, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
Home construction is weak, but apartment construction is booming
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Justin Ho
Nov 18, 2022
That's because apartment developers have a lot more incentives to keep building right now.
As transportation bottlenecks clear, supply chains face shortage of warehouse space
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Justin Ho
Oct 5, 2022
Warehouse rents are soaring while transportation costs are plummeting.