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April Expansion Index Hits Ninth Consecutive Month of Growth, While Significant Expansion Remains Concentrated
The ConstructConnect Expansion Index for April 2026 reached 1.25, reflecting a 25% increase in...
Industry News & Trends
Don’t Overlook Semiconductors: Texas A&M Center Breaks Ground as Megaprojects Rise
Texas A&M breaks ground on a new Semiconductor Institute to boost research and manufacturing,...
Meta Releases Open-Source AI Model to Optimize Concrete and Cement Formulas
Meta releases BOxCrete, an open-source AI tool for concrete mix design that cut curing time 43% at...
Virginia Makes School Construction Commission Permanent
Virginia's Commission on School Construction is now permanent, enhancing planning and consistency...
Boomtown in Brownsville as Energy and High Tech Bulk Up Texas Investments
In Brownsville, Texas, the long-standing industrial base is drawing renewed construction attention...
San Diego Board to Review Proposal for $256 Million Navy Seal Museum
A San Diego board will vote April 21 on whether to advance a $256 million, 85,000-square-foot,...
Regulators Finalize First New Reactor Licensing Framework Since 1956, What It Means for Construction
NRC finalizes Part 53, the first major U.S. reactor licensing overhaul since 1956, clearing the way...
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New York Offering $100M in Grants for Nature-Based Construction Projects
New York State is offering grants for flood risk reduction and community resilience projects....
Louisiana’s Construction Market Shows Broad Growth Beyond Data Centers
Even without data center projects in the mix, Louisiana’s nonresidential building starts are...
Chevron, Microsoft, and Engine No. 1 Enter Exclusivity Agreement for AI Power Generation
Chevron, Microsoft and Engine No. 1 have entered an exclusivity agreement to negotiate a proposed...