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Fed’s latest cut strengthens construction confidence

Nov 06, 2025 (0) comment , , ,

Last Wednesday’s trimming adds to a growing sense of a softer borrowing environment for construction by next year, according to a Fort Myers, Florida-based general contractor. A construction worker paints an eagle on the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building on Sept. 16, 2025, in the District of Columbia. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images via Getty […]

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The Terrifying True Story Of The Winchester Mystery House And The Tormented Heiress Who Built It

Oct 30, 2025 (0) comment , , ,

Over the course of 40 years, Sarah Winchester had the so-called Winchester Mansion built in San Jose to her bizarre specifications — in order to appease the ghosts she thought were haunting her. Left, Winchester Mansion, photographed in 2017; Right, a still from Winchester.Left, by C Flanigan/WireImage; Right, by Ben King/CBS Films/Lionsgate. There was no […]

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Construction planning booms, up 51% in 12 months

Oct 24, 2025 (0) comment , , ,

The Dodge Momentum Index points to “stronger construction activity in late 2026 or early 2027,” said Sarah Martin, associate director of forecasting at Dodge Construction Network. Aerial view of data centers in Ashburn, Va. Getty Images   The construction planning pipeline surged once more to close out the summer, an indicator contractors could see new […]

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Data centers, healthcare keep construction planning on track

Oct 24, 2025 (0) comment , , ,

Early-stage activity climbed again, a signal for stronger groundbreakings next year, according to Dodge Construction Network. Construction workers prepare the duct bank for installation at the future site of the UM Shore Medical Center in Easton, Md., in July 2025. Courtesy of UM Shore Regional Health   Data center hubs and healthcare campuses pushed more […]

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6 biggest bathroom trends of 2025

Oct 16, 2025 (0) comment , , , ,

Here are the features homeowners can’t get enough of William Jess Laird   Bee Holmes Bigger spaces, eco-conscious upgrades, and the rise of double basins are just a few key elements that have shaped bathroom design trends this year. The 2025 UK Houzz Bathroom Trends Study shows that practical enhancements with thoughtful finishes are at […]

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September 2025: Contractors report their latest awards

Oct 09, 2025 (0) comment , , ,

Here is a round up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders including McDermott, Jacobs and Tutor Perini. The Cheniere Energy liquefied natural gas plant on Feb. 10, 2025 in Port Arthur, Texas. Monkey Island LNG is one of the new plants that will start construction amid the Trump administration’s push […]

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Contractors welcome rate cut, push for more

Sep 18, 2025 (0) comment , ,

Firms said the quarter-point reduction will provide a meaningful confidence boost, especially for private projects. Construction continues on the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building, the main offices of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, on Sept. 16, 2025, in the District of Columbia. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images via Getty Images   […]

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Billionaire couple lists most expensive home in US for sale

Sep 04, 2025 (0) comment , ,

The most expensive home in the United States is officially on the market, and it’ll cost whoever purchases it a whopping $300 million. The over 27,000 square foot, 74.1-acre estate is located at 161 Stillwater Drive in Aspen, Colorado, and it includes 18 bedrooms, 20 full bathrooms and four partial bathrooms, according to the listing by […]

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August 2025: Contractors report their latest awards

Aug 28, 2025 (0) comment , , ,

Here is a round up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders including Kiewit, Gilbane and Clark. Rendering of the Interborough Express, a planned light rail line that will connect the Brooklyn and Queens boroughs of New York City. An HDR and Jacobs JV won the $166 million project. Courtesy of […]

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Kitchen Trends 2025: What’s In, What’s Out

Aug 14, 2025 (0) comment , , ,

From retro-inspired hues to mixed materials, kitchens designed today are a touch of nostalgia and personality.   Kitchens in 2025 are becoming about self-expression, combined with playful sophistication. As such, the colors and materials homeowners choose are becoming important—and they’re moving beyond just white, according to the 2025 Kitchen Trends Report, produced by the National […]

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