Widespread voter opposition to new data center projects across the United States could change how cities and states approve future developments. Local officials may face growing pressure to introduce stricter zoning rules, review infrastructure requirements, and make developers more accountable for the effects of their projects on surrounding communities. During
Skanska’s U.S. Construction Business Drives Record New Orders in Q3 Swedish construction company Skanska has reported another record quarter for new project orders, with strong demand for data centers, semiconductor facilities, and infrastructure projects in the United States. The company secured 68 billion Swedish krona (approximately $6.94 billion) in new
Public transportation agencies in Chicago, New York and Seattle are using different funding strategies to address budget gaps, rising construction costs and growing demand for transit services. Leaders from the three cities discussed their approaches during a panel at the American Public Transportation Association’s TransForm conference in Chicago on October
Higher borrowing costs may not be enough to bring U.S. inflation under control, according to a survey of corporate economists by Wolters Kluwer. Despite rising interest rates, economists expect economic growth and business investment to remain strong through 2026. In the survey, 59% of economists said the increase in borrowing
Long-lasting materials, factory-built components and reusable structures can help reduce construction waste and extend the useful life of buildings. Sustainable construction is often measured by how much material a project uses, how much waste it produces and how much carbon is released during construction. But another factor deserves attention: how
The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) and 13 other industry groups are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a federal appeals court decision that upheld tougher air quality limits for fine particle pollution. The case centers on PM2.5, a type of fine particulate matter that can come from industrial
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