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4 Commercial Construction Trends and Predictions for 2018

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As we flip the calendar over to 2018 this month, it’s a great time to share some of the commercial construction trends we predict will shape our work in the year ahead. #1: The grocery sector has been keeping a steady pace in recent years, but it is definitely an area to watch in 2018. 1: Grocery Sector Ripe for Change.

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FY 2018 Omnibus - Infrastructure Details

Construction Equipment

trillion, 2,232 page Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 was released Wednesday evening. Infrastructure funding will see a $21.2 Infrastructure segments that will see additional funding if the bill is passed include: billion increase under the proposal.

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Midterms 2018: Which voters said yes — or no — to funding infrastructure?

Construction Dive

While voters in some states pledged to pay more for new projects and maintenance through increased taxes, others rejected initiatives that could have generated billions for transportation projects.

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Federal Infrastructure Bill Paves the Way Toward More Transportation Infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships

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trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is poised to change how the United States views and implements public-private partnerships (P3s). Congress has a strong interest in increasing P3s in the transportation infrastructure sector long after the IIJA phases out. And because Congress does not want U.S.

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Business Facilities’ 2018 Metro Rankings Report

Business Facilities

Business Facilities' 2018 Metro Rankings Report takes a look at the hot topics in economic development on the city level, including solar energy, job growth, economic growth potential, diversity, and more. Read: Business Facilities’ 2018 Metro Rankings Report at BusinessFacilities.com.

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6 regional construction trends for 2018

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Angelo Perrymen, CEO of Perryman Construction, has created his annual list of the top trends that will affect construction in the northeast region in 2018. “As As we head into calendar year 2018, we are optimistic, especially in the hotel, pharmaceutical, public projects, and historical renovation," Perryman says.

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Senate Reinstates Water and Sewer Exemption in Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

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Senate Reinstates Water and Sewer Exemption in Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill. The National Association of Home Builders sought to restore an exemption for water and sewer contributions in aid of construction in the Senate bipartisan infrastructure bill. cbroderick. Tue, 08/03/2021 - 09:52. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) 1997) to do so.

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