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1. Construction costs set to jump

Subjects
Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Business, Business, international
Abstract

Byline: Matt Bell Jul 07, 2024 (The Australian - ABIX via COMTEX) -- Arcadis executive Matthew Mackey says labour costs in the construction sector have risen significantly over the last [...]

Published
2024

2. Water infrastructure projects' total cost rises above $2 billion

Subjects
Kiewit Corp., Pipe lines -- Economic aspects, City councils -- Economic aspects, Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Infrastructure (Economics) -- Economic aspects, Business, News, opinion and commentary, Business, regional
Abstract

Byline: Hilary Dorsey The Portland City Council on Wednesday accepted a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) increase for the Bull Run filtration project and another for the Bull Run pipelines project. [...]

Published
2024

3. Higher costs are building

Subjects
Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Business, Business, international
Abstract

Byline: Robert Gottliebsen May 07, 2024 (The Australian - ABIX via COMTEX) -- The lower productivity and higher businesse costs arising from the federal government's industrial relations reforms will need [...]

Published
2024

6. Oregon nonprofit to build affordable homes in Spokane area

Subjects
Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Housing development -- Economic aspects, Dwellings -- Economic aspects, Housing -- Economic aspects, Business, General interest, Business, regional
Abstract

Byline: Tod Stephens Jan. 25First Story, a Bend, Oregon-based non-profit, announced a goal to build a minimum of one affordable home every year in the greater Spokane region. The organization [...]

Published
2024

7. China Railway Construction holds economic operation analysis meeting for the first quarter of 2024

Subjects
China Railway Construction Corporation Ltd., Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Economic indicators, Railroads -- Economic aspects, Business, Business, international
Abstract

China Railway Construction Holding Co., Ltd. conducted a first-quarter economic performance analysis meeting in Beijing, focusing on key indicators like contract conversion rate and gross profit rate. The company emphasized [...]

Published
2024

8. Saudi mega-project Neom withstands fiscal downturn

Subjects
Hotel construction -- Economic aspects, Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Public finance -- Economic aspects, Building -- Contracts, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

What's happened? Progress in developing the kingdom's major project, Neom, an estimated US$500bn futuristic new city in the north-west, is accelerating, despite a downturn in public finances as procurement of [...]

Published
2024

9. Custom Home Toronto: Cost-Effective Solutions Without Compromising Elegance and Comfort

Subjects
Housing developers -- Economic aspects, Construction industry -- Economic aspects, House buying -- Economic aspects, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Business
Abstract

Village Cote, Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Village Cote, Louisiana - Vicolo Construction, Toronto's premier custom home builder, prioritizes clients' unique needs, offering a free consultation for cost-effective solutions [...]

Published
2024

10. KB Home says labor costs proving to be sticky

Subjects
KB HOME, Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Labor costs -- Economic aspects, Business, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

COO Robert McGibney says: 'Although we are working to reduce trade labor costs, they are proving to be sticky and the market improvement in early 2023 is resulting in increasing [...]

Published
2023

11. Economic Mobility: Building Sector Strategies that Work for the Workers

Author

Praphath, Jess

Subjects
Workers -- Economic aspects, Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Employers -- Economic aspects, Employee development -- Economic aspects, Business, Government, Sociology and social work
Abstract

As 2023's inflation and wage stagnation continue decimating workforces with low incomes across the country, disenfranchised workers who need it most feel like economic mobility is further and further out [...]

Published
2023

13. Skillit Unveils New Cost Calculator for Construction Staffing

Subjects
Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Employee selection -- Economic aspects, Labor market -- Economic aspects, Skilled labor -- Economic aspects, Industry hiring, Hiring, Business, Business, international, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Skillit reported the launch of the first cost calculator designed specifically for skilled labor recruitment. According to a media release, the Skillit Cost Calculator analyzes and combines information including unique [...]

Published
2024

14. LENNAR ANNOUNCES FIRST RELEASE OF THREE NEW AFFORDABLE, SINGLE-FAMILY HOME PLANS AT THREE LOCATIONS ACROSS CALIFORNIA'S CENTRAL VALLEY

Subjects
Lennar Corp., Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Housing, Single family -- Economic aspects, Business, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

FRESNO, Calif., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lennar, one of the nation's leading homebuilders, today announced the first release of a brand-new series of affordable single-family homes available at three [...]

Published
2023

15. Construction still constrained by labor shortages and higher costs

Subjects
Employment -- Economic aspects, Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Economic conditions -- Economic aspects, Economic forecasting -- Economic aspects, Business, Business, regional
Abstract

Byline: David Winzelberg The construction industry, which has been constrained by labor shortages and higher materials prices, now also faces a rapidly deteriorating economic outlook and severely elevated borrowing costs. [...]

Published
2022

16. Homebuilding booms in outer-ring suburbs; Subidivisions sprout as prices rise along with construction costs

Author

Kass, Arielle

Subjects
Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Suburbs -- Economic aspects, Housing starts -- Statistics -- Economic aspects, House construction -- Statistics -- Economic aspects, Interest rates -- Economic aspects -- Influence, Housing, Single family -- Statistics -- Licensing, certification and accreditation -- Economic aspects, Business, Business, regional
Abstract

Byline: Arielle Kass Signs advertising new homes dot the roadside in communities a 30-minute or longer drive from Detroit's city limits. In those outer-ring suburbs, dirt roads are being paved [...]

Published
2022

17. Reward Homes: Affordable and Stylish Living in Delaware

Subjects
Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Business, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

MILFORD, Del., Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Reward Homes, a new home-building company in Delaware, is proud to present its innovative approach to affordable living. As part of the renowned [...]

Published
2023

18. Confused picture doesn't help banks as economy shrinks modestly in May

Subjects
Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Business, Business, international
Abstract

M2 PRESSWIRE-July 13, 2023-: Confused picture doesn't help banks as economy shrinks modestly in May (C)1994-2023 M2 COMMUNICATIONS RDATE:13072023 - GDP fell 0.1% in May, following growth of 0.2% in [...]

Published
2023

19. SKILLED LABOR CRUNCH; Contractors left scrambling to meet demand

Author

Nagl, Kurt

Subjects
Epidemics -- Economic aspects -- United States, Workers -- Supply and demand, Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Labor market -- Forecasts and trends, Contractors -- Management -- Economic aspects, Company business management, Market trend/market analysis, Business, Business, regional
Abstract

Byline: Kurt Nagl There are not enough hands to keep up with the demand for development. That was true before the COVID-19 pandemic halted construction in metro Detroit and nationwide [...]

Published
2022

20. Weak signs from Austrian industry on current production

Subjects
Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Manufacturing industry -- Economic aspects, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

What's happened? Industrial production fell by 0.4% in March, the first year-on-year decline since early 2021. The contraction reflected falling output in the mining, electricity and construction sectors. Manufacturing output [...]

Published
2023

21. Saudi Arabia develops infrastructure links to Neom

Subjects
Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Infrastructure (Economics) -- Economic aspects, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

What's happened? On May 3rd Saudi Arabia awarded a US$1.5bn contract to a joint venture of Webuild, an Italian civil engineering firm, and Shibh Al Jazira Contracting, a Saudi construction [...]

Published
2023

22. Energir welcomes the enhancement of several measures in the Plan for a Green Economy's 2023-2028 Implementation Plan

Subjects
Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Natural gas -- Economic aspects, Climatic changes -- Economic aspects, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Business
Abstract

MONTREAL, May 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Energir welcomes the Plan for a Green Economy 2023-2028 Implementation Plan, announced today by Francois Legault, Premier of Quebec, and Benoit Charette, Quebec [...]

Published
2023

23. Fed's Recent Rate Hike was Unnecessary says NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun

Subjects
Housing developers -- Economic aspects, Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Economists -- Economic aspects, Interest rates -- Economic aspects, Real estate industry -- Economic aspects, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Business
Abstract

Information about NAR is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=OVaLJR5AGYJLdeC28EHvuHfdmGSldA9UeYcgohYtBLt9B-2L0fDy2ZX9QfYi8fSEN03AKxEi2QWgK_nkBd4mdQ==. This and other news releases are posted in the newsroom at https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=OVaLJR5AGYJLdeC28EHvuPO1TcX5j_ILEc1xseYPEY9FujwMxhLZA0eKFCHrWu65FUvuPSq6-08_FwsDDay-l5aVxO1cEyeZs8IdN0T4M9c=. Yun discussed recent developments in the U.S. economy and their impact [...]

Published
2023

24. Rising costs delay TotalEnergies' Mozambique LNG restart

Subjects
Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Islamic militants -- Economic aspects, Liquefied natural gas -- Economic aspects, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

What's happened? On April 27th TotalEnergies, a French energy company, announced that the restart of construction activity at its Area 1 liquefied natural gas (LNG) site in the northern Mozambican [...]

Published
2023

25. PIF investment will raise Saudi construction capacity

Subjects
Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

What's happened? The Public Investment Fund (PIF, a sovereign wealth vehicle) has invested a combined US$1.3bn in four local construction companies to facilitate their participation in the increasing number of [...]

Published
2023

26. TotalEnergies hopes to restart Mozambican LNG project

Subjects
Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Islamic militants -- Economic aspects, Liquefied natural gas -- Economic aspects, Liquefied natural gas industry -- Economic aspects, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Following a visit to Mozambique on February 3rd, Patrick Pouyanne, the chief executive of the French energy company TotalEnergies, announced that an independent assessment of the security situation in the [...]

Published
2023

27. Falls in costs and demand offers some relief for home builders

Subjects
Housing developers -- Economic aspects, Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Business, Business, international
Abstract

Byline: Mackenzie Scott Jan 26, 2023 (The Australian - ABIX via COMTEX) -- The Australian Bureau of Statistics' latest inflation data shows that new construction costs rose by just 1.7 [...]

Published
2023

28. Falls in costs and demand offers some relief for home builders

Subjects
Housing developers -- Economic aspects, Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Business, Business, international
Abstract

Byline: Mackenzie Scott Jan 26, 2023 (The Australian - ABIX via COMTEX) -- The Australian Bureau of Statistics' latest inflation data shows that new construction costs rose by just 1.7 [...]

Published
2023

29. Soaring residential construction costs ease as demand cools

Subjects
Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Dwellings -- Economic aspects, Housing -- Economic aspects, House construction -- Economic aspects, Business, Business, international
Abstract

Byline: Nila Sweeney Jan 16, 2023 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) -- The latest Cordell Construction Cost Index has revealed that the cost of building a home [...]

Published
2023

30. FAA approves LaGuardia AirTrain as opponents consider lawsuit

Author

Pascus, Brian

Subjects
United States. Federal Aviation Administration -- Powers and duties, La Guardia Airport -- Buildings and facilities, Railroads, Elevated -- Planning -- Public opinion -- Economic aspects, Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Company business planning, Business, Business, regional
Abstract

Byline: BRIAN PASCUS The Federal Aviation Administration last Tuesday approved the estimated $2.1 billion AirTrain project to connect LaGuardia Airport to Midtown via rail despite opposition from Queens Rep. Alexandria [...]

Published
2021

31. Australian projects face delays and cost overruns

Subjects
Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Cost control -- Economic aspects, Cost reduction, Business, Transportation industry
Abstract

LABOUR shortages, increasing material prices and a construction industry that is at capacity may force Australia to postpone some large-scale transport projects, Infrastructure Australia has warned. Infrastructure Australia (IA), the [...]

Published
2023

32. Making a big splash: Indy-based bath remodeler riding COVID-fueled home improvement surge

Author

Stall, Sam

Subjects
Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Dwellings -- Remodeling and renovation, Market trend/market analysis, Business, Business, regional
Abstract

When Pendleton resident Ann John decided to remodel her 89-year-old father's bathroom, it wasn't to bring it up to date, It was to keep him out of an assisled-living community. [...]

Published
2022

33. Lesotho Highlands Water Project set to begin construction

Subjects
Lesotho. Highlands Development Authority, Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Building -- Contracts, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

What's happened? In early November the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority announced that it had awarded construction contracts for both the Polihali Dam and Polihali Transfer Tunnel. These two infrastructure projects [...]

Published
2022

34. US housing market starts to slide

Subjects
Housing developers -- Economic aspects, Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Dwellings -- Economic aspects, Housing -- Economic aspects, Housing starts -- Economic aspects, House construction -- Economic aspects, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

What's happened? The downturn in the US housing market is deepening and taking a widening toll on other sectors. Existing home sales dropped by 1.5% in September, reaching their lowest [...]

Published
2022

35. Global Waterproofing Systems Market Report (2022 to 2027) - Growing Requirement for Water Management in Emerging Economies Presents Opportunities

Subjects
Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Emerging markets -- Economic aspects, Developing countries -- Economic aspects, Company business management, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Business
Abstract

Dublin, Oct. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The https://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/5147000/waterproofing-systems-market-by-type?utm_source=GNOM&utm_medium=PressRelease&utm_code=7mqwqn&utm_campaign=1761563+-+Global+Waterproofing+Systems+Market+Report+(2022+to+2027)+-+Growing+Requirement+for+Water+Management+in+Emerging+Economies+Presents+Opportunities&utm_exec=jamu273prd report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global waterproofing systems market size is estimated at USD 61.3 billion in 2022 [...]

Published
2022

36. Global rebound for construction despite cost rise

Subjects
Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Raw materials -- Economic aspects, Business, General interest
Abstract

Byline: CONSTRUCTION Mark Banham THE global rebound in construction activity is set to continue over the coming years, supported by a wave of publicly funded infrastructure projects, but raw material [...]

Published
2022

37. Add fluctuation provisions to tackle economic uncertainty

Author

Middleton, Amy

Subjects
Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Contractors -- Economic aspects, Building -- Contracts, Business, Business, international, Real estate industry
Abstract

The rise of inflation and the cost of materials has been a key concern in the construction industry recently, Now, as a result of ever increasing and variable costs, both [...]

Published
2022

38. Global Thermal Insulation Market Report 2022: Expansion Aerospace Industry in Emerging Economies Presents Opportunities

Subjects
Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Emerging markets -- Economic aspects, Business, Business, international
Abstract

M2 PRESSWIRE-September 30, 2022-: Global Thermal Insulation Market Report 2022: Expansion Aerospace Industry in Emerging Economies Presents Opportunities (C)1994-2022 M2 COMMUNICATIONS RDATE:30092022 The 'Thermal Insulation Market Forecast to 2028 - [...]

Published
2022

39. Delays in municipal approval timeframes for new housing increased significantly since 2020, adding up to $50,000 to the cost of a condominium apartment

Subjects
Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Housing development -- Economic aspects, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Business
Abstract

Toronto, Sept. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greater Toronto Area, September 27, 2022 - Municipal approval timelines for new housing in the GTA are among the worst of major municipalities [...]

Published
2022

40. Spain's construction sector faces strong headwinds

Subjects
Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

What's happened? According to national accounts data from the National Statistics Institute (INE), real gross value added in the construction sector increased by 2.8% year on year, continuing a hesitant [...]

Published
2022

41. We're Enduring 'Housing Recession,' Homebuilders' Economist Says

Subjects
Wells Fargo & Co., Housing developers -- Economic aspects, Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Banking industry -- Economic aspects, Dwellings -- Economic aspects, Housing -- Economic aspects, Banking industry, Business, National Association of Home Builders of the United States
Abstract

Byline: Dan Weil To access, purchase, authenticate, or subscribe to the full-text of this article, please visit this link: https://www.thestreet.com/personal-finance/real-estate/housing-economist-recession-homebuilder-confidence The housing market is in trouble, as prices and mortgage [...]

Published
2022

42. Modular Building Institute Brings In Anirban Basu as Industry Chief Economist

Subjects
Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Economists -- Economic aspects, Business, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Anirban Basu, Ph.D. is chairman and CEO of Sage Policy Group, an economic consulting firm in Baltimore, MD. CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3617952-1&h=3648499202&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modular.org%2F&a=Modular+Building+Institute(MBI)-the world's largest trade [...]

Published
2022

43. More measures to build more affordable homes

Subjects
Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Dwellings -- Economic aspects, Housing -- Economic aspects, Business, Business, international
Abstract

M2 PRESSWIRE-July 19, 2022-: More measures to build more affordable homes (C)1994-2022 M2 COMMUNICATIONS RDATE:19072022 First home buyers and renters are set to benefit from measures getting underway to support [...]

Published
2022

44. Energy costs add to builders' woes

Subjects
Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Goods and services tax -- Economic aspects, Business, Business, international
Abstract

Byline: Michael Bleby Jul 10, 2022 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) -- Data from Cordell shows that residential construction costs increased by 10 per cent nationally in [...]

Published
2022

45. Energy costs add to builders' woes

Subjects
Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Goods and services tax -- Economic aspects, Business, Business, international
Abstract

Byline: Michael Bleby Jul 10, 2022 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) -- Data from Cordell shows that residential construction costs increased by 10 per cent nationally in [...]

Published
2022

46. ASKED & ANSWERED; Elizabeth Velez, New York Building Congress

Author

Sachmechi, Natalie

Subjects
Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Epidemics -- Economic aspects -- United States, COVID-19 -- Economic aspects, Consultants (Persons) -- Interviews, Business, Business, regional
Abstract

Byline: Natalie Sachmechi Elizabeth Velez has been on construction sites since she was little, whether it was joining her father at building projects or sharpening pencils in the office of [...]

Published
2020

47. 5 Roadblocks That Could Slow Construction's Recovery

Author

LePatner, Barry B.

Subjects
Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Economic conditions -- Economic aspects, Federal Reserve banks -- Economic aspects, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Business
Abstract

The nation's construction industry, coupled with professional architects and engineers, plays a significant role in the economic well-being of the U.S. economy. According to Federal Reserve Bank statistics, construction accounted [...]

Published
2021

48. Fed says economic activity increased but 'generally modest'

Subjects
United States. Federal Reserve Board, Consumer spending -- Economic aspects, Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Commercial real estate -- Economic aspects, COVID-19 -- Economic aspects, Business, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

The Federal Reserve said in its latest Beige Book, 'Economic activity increased among most Districts, but gains were generally modest and activity remained well below levels prior to the COVID-19 [...]

Published
2020

49. KB Home downgraded to Neutral on construction cost concerns at Seaport Global

Subjects
KB HOME, Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Business, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

As previously reported, Seaport Global analyst Mark Weintraub downgraded KB Home to Neutral from Buy. While he increased his FY20 EPS estimate and his FY21 deliveries forecast after KB indicated [...]

Published
2020

50. Housing was the business cycle

Subjects
Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Dwellings -- Economic aspects, Housing -- Economic aspects, United States economic conditions -- Forecasts and trends, Business cycles, Real estate industry -- Economic aspects, Market trend/market analysis, Business, Economics, Business, international
Abstract

AMERICANS HAVE long understood the link between the state of the housing market and the health of the wider economy. When Paul Volcker, then the chairman of the Federal Reserve, [...]

Published
2020

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