Construction News

• Older Women Are Building More Momentum In The Construction Field
  
  An increase in workforce development programs is bringing more women into this male-dominated sector.
  Forbes.  Friday, 20 May 2022.
• Why Investors Should Stick to Vulcan (VMC) Amid Inflation Woes
  
  Vulcan Materials (VMC) is gaining from solid construction activity and pricing actions despite inflationary pressure and labor woes.
  Zacks.  Thursday, 19 May 2022.
• 6 hurt, including 3 firefighters, as crews battle marina construction company fire after explosion
  
  Six people were hurt, including three firefighters, when an explosion and fire rocked a marine construction company in southeast Wisconsin.
  ABC News.  Thursday, 19 May 2022.
• Demolition for Jail Can Go Forward, Judge Rules in a Suit Brought by Artists
  
  Two artists, whose works are at risk of being moved and demolished, are seeking an injunction against the city construction, citing the Visual Artists Rights Act.
  New York Times.  Thursday, 19 May 2022.
• Wisconsin crews battle marina construction company fire after apparent explosion
  
  Large flames and heavy smoke could be seen coming from the business.
  ABC News.  Thursday, 19 May 2022.
• Pool Corp (POOL) Stock Outpaces Industry In a Year: Here's Why
  
  Pool Corp (POOL) anticipates consistent growth on solid demand in construction and remodel markets. Also, benefits from supply chain improvements are likely.
  Zacks.  Thursday, 19 May 2022.
• Former Democratic congresswoman pleads guilty in fraud case
  
  A criminal case against former U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown, one of the first Black representatives elected to Congress from Florida after Reconstruction, ended Wednesday with her guilty plea to a tax charge in a charity fraud case.
  Washington Times.  Wednesday, 18 May 2022.
• Protesters camping out to stop construction of Atlanta 'cop city' accused of throwing Molotov
  
  The senior cop said police detained eight people at the protests near Atlanta's Intrenchment Creek Park., noting many people at the demonstration had out-of-state drivers licenses.
  Daily Mail.  Wednesday, 18 May 2022.
• Construction starts dip as mortgage rates surged in April
  
  The slowdown in construction activity comes as the average for a 30-year loan rose to 5.3 percent last week, up from 2.49 percent a year ago, according to new data released by the US Census Bureau on Wednesday.
  Inman.  Wednesday, 18 May 2022.
• Biden administration unveils 5-year plan to close housing supply gap
  
  The plan focuses on the federally funded construction of hundreds of thousands of affordable units, the loosening of restrictive zoning and the introduction of new federal financing options.
  Inman.  Tuesday, 17 May 2022.
• 3 Hard-Hit Engineering & Construction Stocks to Buy Right Now
  
  Amid rising raw material costs, supply chain constraints, and labor shortages, the engineering and construction industry took a hit over the past few months. However, with a steady increase ...
  Entrepreneur.  Sunday, 15 May 2022.
• Construction Workers Uncover Massive 800-Year-Old Aztec Dwelling in Mexico City
  
  The accidental discovery has a long, layered history
  Smithsonian.  Friday, 13 May 2022.
• Three killed, three construction workers injured in crash on Pacific Coast Highway
  
  Officers found three people dead in the car after the early-morning crash. Three construction workers on the side of the road were hurt.
  Los Angeles Times.  Friday, 13 May 2022.
• EU's Borrell Says Russian Reserves Should Be Seized, Used To Rebuild Ukraine
  
  The European Union's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, says the bloc should consider seizing the frozen assets from Russia's foreign exchange reserves and using them to help fund postwar reconstruction efforts in Ukraine.
  Radio Liberty.  Monday, 9 May 2022.
• With Dr. Dre's help, a new $200-million Compton High breaks ground
  
  The 126-year-old high school is being rebuilt, with construction expected to finish by the end of 2024.
  Los Angeles Times.  Sunday, 8 May 2022.

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