Novelis Rebuilds U.S. Aluminum Capacity as Prices Rise and Demand is Strong
Novelis restarts Oswego, N.Y. aluminum facility, and readies Bay Minette, Ala., with 600-kilotonne...
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NY Union Opens Apprenticeship Recruitment for 25 Construction Laborers
A New York union training fund is opening a limited recruitment for 25 skilled construction labor...
Students in Georgia Hold Signing Day for Skilled Trades Careers
At Roswell High School in Georgia, students sign on for skilled trades careers as schools and...
Alaska House Advances $2.5B Capital Budget for Repairs, Schools, and Infrastructure
The Alaska House approved a capital budget totaling about $2.51 billion, with roughly $1.84 billion...
Gallup Survey Finds Local Opposition to Data Centers as U.S. Construction Surges
Gallup found 71% oppose local AI data centers as the industry surges, with ConstructConnect...
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The Construction Economy Brief for May 2026
Watch ConstructConnect Chief Economist Michael Guckes on a video series discussing the key issues...
Upstate NY Data Center Land Rush Tests Grid Limits, Communities, and Permitting
More than 30 Upstate New York data center proposals are testing grid capacity, tax incentives, and...
Musk's Multiple Texas Enterprises Continue to Transform Bastrop County
Elon Musk’s companies have transformed Bastrop County from a quiet rural area into a fast-growing...
LG Energy Solutions Announces Deal to Manufacture Battery Inputs for Tesla, Energy Storage Market Continues Advancing
LG Energy Solutions recently announced a deal to produce battery inputs for Tesla’s Megapack, an...
President Trump Invokes Defense Production Act Aiming to Tackle Rising Energy Needs
President Trump Invokes Defense Production Act Aiming to Tackle Rising Energy Needs