ABC: July Nonresidential Construction Spending Growth Entirely Due to Data Centers

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National nonresidential construction spending increased 0.1% in July, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.286 trillion. Spending was down on a monthly basis in 8 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential construction spending was up 0.4%, while public nonresidential spending was down 0.2% in July. “The increase in nonresidential construction spending that occurred in July was entirely due to data centers,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. “Excluding that booming category, nonresidential spending fell for the second straight month and […]

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ViaWest Group Expands Industrial Footprint in Utah With 9 South Commerce Center

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ViaWest Group has broken ground on 9 South Commerce Center, a two-building, 172,438-square-foot industrial development in Salt Lake City. Willmeng Construction is serving as general contractor. Completion is anticipated in mid-2027. Located on 10 acres at the northwest corner of 2700 West and 900 South, the project is zoned M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing), and the buildings are designed to be LEED certified and provide modern industrial users with what they require. 9 South Commerce is centrally located, within minutes of major highways and less than 2 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport and the Salt Lake Intermodal Hub. Designed by […]

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Former Maryland Secretary of Labor Named ABC VP of Workforce and Safety Policy

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Associated Builders and Contractors announced that Tiffany Robinson has joined the association as its vice president of workforce and safety policy. Robinson brings deep experience in executive leadership, workforce development, public policy and infrastructure to ABC. As a member of ABC’s executive leadership team, Robinson will lead research, policy and strategic initiatives designed to strengthen the construction workforce, advance health and safety and help expand America’s capacity to build critical infrastructure. She will work closely with ABC’s 67 chapters and 24,000 members to identify emerging workforce and safety challenges and develop proactive, research-driven solutions. Prior to joining ABC, Robinson served […]

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EPDM Roofing Association Launches Field-Aged Membrane Study to Advance Service-Life Research

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The EPDM Roofing Association has initiated a field-based research study designed to improve scientific understanding of the long-term performance of EPDM membranes and explore methods for estimating their remaining service life in commercial roofing systems. The study focuses on EPDM membrane samples from commercial roofs that have been exposed to decades of real-world environmental conditions. This approach incorporates field-aged materials that reflect actual in-service performance, providing an opportunity to evaluate the characteristics of membranes after years of natural aging and compare them with membranes subjected to accelerated aging and weathering. Collected samples will undergo laboratory testing in their as-collected condition […]

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Howard S. Wright to Deliver Renovations for Oregon City School Districts

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Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, is delivering a slew of bond-funded K-12 renovation projects across Oregon, helping school districts modernize learning environments. The work spans multiple school districts, including David Douglas School District, Oregon City School District and Tigard-Tualatin School District, and will be carefully phased to support uninterrupted school operations while improving safety, accessibility and long-term performance of existing buildings. In Portland, Howard S. Wright is delivering renovations for the David Douglas School District focused on deferred maintenance, system upgrades and enhanced safety across multiple campuses. Major project elements include HVAC upgrades, electrical and generator improvements, fire […]

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