Tunneling Wraps Up on LA Metro's $9.5B D Line Extension
ENR Construction
APRIL 9, 2024
LA Metro's D Line Extension reached a key milestone as the tunnels for all nine miles of the project have been successfully completed.
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Business Facilities’ 2021 Metro Rankings Report
Business Facilities
AUGUST 12, 2021
Millennials are migrating into Connecticut from New York City and Boston in droves, making Greater Hartford, CT the top-ranked Millennial Magnet in Business Facilities' 2021 Metro Rankings Report.
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Rankings Recognize Best Metros For Corporate HQs, Business Climate
Business Facilities
JULY 21, 2022
In Business Facilities’ 2022 Metro Rankings Report, cities across the U.S. and Canada are hot spots for corporate headquarters, best business climates.
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Business Facilities’ 2022 Metro Rankings Report
Business Facilities
AUGUST 8, 2022
Metro areas and cities of all sizes are recognized for attracting and retaining businesses from numerous industry sectors in Business Facilities' 2022 Metro Rankings Report.
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LA Metro Breaks Ground on the Airport Metro Connector
ENR Construction
JULY 22, 2021
LA Metro recently broke ground on the Airport Metro Connector that will connect the city's Metro system to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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Increasing transparency for Copenhagen Metro with Autodesk’s Construction Cloud
Autodesk Construction Cloud
APRIL 11, 2022
Copenhagen’s Metro , with as little as two minutes between driverless trains and a high reliability, has been voted the best metro in the world on numerous occasions. The Metro is a sustainable, fast and safe way to get around Copenhagen, and daily about 360,000 passengers travel with it. In 2019, the M3 Cityringen opened.
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These Oversupplied Metros Could See Major Price Drops by Late 2024
Pro Builder
MARCH 1, 2023
Formerly red-hot housing markets such as Seattle, Phoenix, San Francisco, and Austin, Texas, have seen substantial increases in inventory, and as a result, each metro is expected to see a double-digit price correction by late 2024. decline in home prices for 2023.
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Commercial, multifamily construction starts rise 11% YOY in top 20 metros: Dodge
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
The top 10 metros in the combined category were responsible for 45% of all starts, but multifamily dips will "affect more metros in the coming year," according to a recent Dodge Data and Analytics report.
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Metros Where New Rental Construction is Thriving
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
Metros Where New Rental Construction is Thriving. The metros posting the highest expected rental unit openings this year range from Seattle to Dallas, but Charlotte, NC posted the highest one-year change in rentals added, up 10,723 units for a 100% increase. cbroderick. Fri, 09/10/2021 - 09:32. from 2020 levels. Read More. .
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Migrating Americans Are Driving Up Home Prices in Popular Metros
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Migrating Americans Are Driving Up Home Prices in Popular Metros. Popular metros and tech hubs are attracting droves of migrating Americans hastened by remote work flexibility and a reinvigorated economy, but a larger pool of regional buyers means major price hikes in some up-and-coming markets. Tue, 02/08/2022 - 12:10.
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LA Metro completes 5-year Purple Line tunneling project
Construction Dive
APRIL 15, 2024
The agency, along with two separate joint ventures, completed work near the La Brea Tar Pits and around abandoned oil wells.
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Employment Falls in 62% of Metros in June
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 7, 2020
Construction employment decreased in 225, or 62 percent, out of 358 metro areas in June compared to the same period last year, despite widespread increases from May to June, according to an analysis of government data that the Associated General Contractors of America. It’s troubling to see…
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Eight Companies Investing $71M In Huntsville Metro
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Read: Eight Companies Investing $71M In Huntsville Metro at BusinessFacilities.com. The eight new economic development projects in 2020 will bring 510 new jobs to the Huntsville, AL area.
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The Most Affordable Metros for Single Renters
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
The Most Affordable Metros for Single Renters ldeakins Thu, 02/23/2023 - 10:11 Here are the U.S. The Most Affordable Metros for Single Renters ldeakins Thu, 02/23/2023 - 10:11 Here are the U.S. Luckily, studio rent is still affordable in metros such as Albuquerque, N.M.,
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What are the Roles and Responsibilities of a Utility Engineer in Metro Construction Works?Â
The Constructor
MAY 22, 2020
What are the Roles and Responsibilities of a Utility Engineer in Metro Construction Works? The post What are the Roles and Responsibilities.
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Metro Denver and Colorado Springs Inch Into the 10 Least Affordable U.S. Housing Markets
Pro Builder
MARCH 8, 2022
Metro Denver and Colorado Springs Inch Into the 10 Least Affordable U.S. With rising demand and inadequate regional supply, Colorado metros like Denver are seeing home price gains topping 20%. . Housing Markets. Tue, 03/08/2022 - 10:23. The Denver Post reports. The Denver Post reports.
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Barely One-third Of Metros Add Const. Jobs In Past Year
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 5, 2021
Only 34 percent of the nation’s metro areas—just over one-third—added construction jobs from November 2019 to November 2020, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America. Large numbers of contractors are having to lay off workers once they complete projects begun before…
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Despite a Cooler Market at the Start of 2023, Rents Are Still Rising in These U.S. Metros
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
While metros such as Salt Lake City, Jacksonville, Fla., Despite a Cooler Market at the Start of 2023, Rents Are Still Rising in These U.S. Typical asking rents are at $1,970 nationwide, 6.9% higher than one year ago, but down 0.8% from the peak of $1,987 recorded in September 2022, Zillow reports. 0.9%), Buffalo, N.Y.
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Luxury Home Sales Are Plummeting in These Pricey Metros
Pro Builder
MARCH 13, 2023
Luxury Home Sales Are Plummeting in These Pricey Metros ldeakins Mon, 03/13/2023 - 11:32 Sales of luxury homes are falling nationwide amid persistent affordability challenges, and these metros are seeing the most substantial slowdowns Luxury home sales fell 45% during the three months ending Jan.
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Business Facilities’ 2018 Metro Rankings Report
Business Facilities
JULY 23, 2018
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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These Metros Are Home to the Largest—and Smallest—Homes in the U.S.
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 31, 2022
These Metros Are Home to the Largest—and Smallest—Homes in the U.S. Mon, 10/31/2022 - 10:07. While some Americans are still looking for larger homes post-pandemic, others are downsizing as they spend less time indoors. These popular cities have options for every size preference.
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Metro Denver Adds 49 New Affordable Housing Units
Pro Builder
APRIL 7, 2023
Metro Denver Adds 49 New Affordable Housing Units ldeakins Fri, 04/07/2023 - 10:21 Rhonda's Place offers 49 new affordable housing units for homeless individuals in metro Denver Denver’s Department of Housing Stability (HOST) along with City Council president Jamie Torres recently held a grand opening for Rhonda's Place, a city-supported affordable (..)
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Large to Small Metro Migration Accelerates
Pro Builder
APRIL 19, 2022
Large to Small Metro Migration Accelerates. In the past several years, domestic migrants have increasingly fled large metros to seek out stronger job markets and more affordable housing in smaller cities, and that trend is only accelerating, according to a recent report by New Geography. Tue, 04/19/2022 - 10:30.
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Construction Employment Increases in 218 Metros
Construction Equipment
MAY 8, 2019
Construction employment grew in 218, or 61 percent, out of 358 metro areas between March 2018 and March 2019, declined in 83 (23 percent) and was unchanged in 57, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Federal data on…
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Papa John’s Picks Metro Atlanta For New Global Headquarters
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Papa John’s will relocate its global headquarters from Louisville, KY to metro Atlanta, delivering 200 jobs to the area in 2021. Read: Papa John’s Picks Metro Atlanta For New Global Headquarters at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Home Sellers Still Have the Upper Hand in These U.S. Metros
Pro Builder
MARCH 14, 2023
Metros ldeakins Tue, 03/14/2023 - 10:42 Home prices are falling and inventory is stalling across much of the U.S., In smaller, more affordable metros such as Davenport, Iowa, Montgomery, Ala., On top of that, homes are selling faster now than they did a year ago—one of only five of the 150 largest metros across the U.S.
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Home Sellers Still Have the Upper Hand in These U.S. Metros
Pro Builder
MARCH 14, 2023
Metros ldeakins Tue, 03/14/2023 - 10:42 Home prices are falling and inventory is stalling across much of the U.S., On top of that, homes are selling faster now than they did a year ago—one of only five of the 150 largest metros across the U.S. Home Sellers Still Have the Upper Hand in These U.S.
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Rents Decrease in Pricey Metros, But Affordable Metros See Rent Hikes
Pro Builder
MARCH 19, 2021
Rents Decrease in Pricey Metros, But Affordable Metros See Rent Hikes. Rents are dropping in the priciest neighborhoods of notoriously expensive metros while more affordable areas are bumping up monthly rental rates, Zillow finds. The trend is similar in other large, pricey metros. cbroderick. Fri, 03/19/2021 - 09:30.
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Down Payments Are Shrinking, but Not in These Pricey Metros
Pro Builder
MARCH 23, 2023
Down Payments Are Shrinking, but Not in These Pricey Metros ldeakins Thu, 03/23/2023 - 11:52 The typical down payment is 10% smaller than it was a year ago, but buyers in these costly metros are still dishing out the big bucks for home purchases The typical U.S. Meanwhile, Sacramento, Calif.,
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Home Prices Are Plummeting in These Popular US Metros
Pro Builder
JUNE 12, 2023
With mortgage rates hovering in the 7% range, housing experts anticipate more home price reductions in the months ahead, especially in metros like Boise, ID and Austin, TX, where year-over-year price per square foot is down -7.8% and -7.7%, respectively. So where are home prices falling the most? The data team at Realtor.com found out.
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10 Most Affordable Metros for First-Time Buyers in 2023
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 8, 2022
10 Most Affordable Metros for First-Time Buyers in 2023. With rising shares of home price reductions, high relative housing supply, and mortgage and rent affordability, these metros offer a starting point for budget-conscious first-time homebuyers. Thu, 12/08/2022 - 10:18.
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Construction Employment Increases In 230 of 358 Metro Areas from May 2022 to May 2023
Construction Superintendent Magazine
JULY 5, 2023
Construction employment increased in 230, or 64%, of 358 metro areas between May 2022 and May 2023, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. 6,000 jobs, 4%); and Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, Ore.-Wash. 6,000 jobs, 7%). 18%, 200 jobs).
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Down Payments Are on the Rise in These 5 Costly Metros
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Down Payments Are on the Rise in These 5 Costly Metros. Homebuyers are dishing out more of their savings for down payments in these popular metros, though higher upfront costs mean more money saved long-term. Thu, 10/27/2022 - 10:52. San Jose, California topped the list of the 5 U.S.
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French Consortium Begins Construction on $1.5B Metro Project in Ivory Coast
ENR Construction
MARCH 10, 2023
km metro rail line in Ivory Coast's capital of Abidjan. A consortium of four French companies has commenced construction of a 37.5-km
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Metros Where Inflation Spiked the Least and Most
Pro Builder
AUGUST 19, 2021
Metros Where Inflation Spiked the Least and Most. change in Consumer Price Index was the Atlanta metro region. over the 12-month period ending in July, inflation rates in nine metro areas across the country exceeded that national average. for the 12 months ending in July, the second-largest CPI increase of all 23 metro areas.
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Housing Prices Outpace Wages in Smaller Metros
Pro Builder
MAY 6, 2022
Housing Prices Outpace Wages in Smaller Metros. Migrating buyers are sending housing prices to record highs in small metros, but wage growth can’t keep up. Fri, 05/06/2022 - 10:34. Americans are less likely to want to live in a city now than before the pandemic, according to a December 2021 report by the Pew Research Center.
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Renting Is Still Cheaper Than Buying in Most Metros, but the Affordability Gap Is Shrinking
Pro Builder
JANUARY 13, 2023
Renting Is Still Cheaper Than Buying in Most Metros, but the Affordability Gap Is Shrinking. Renters are still saving more than homeowners when it comes to monthly housing costs, but in some metro areas, the gap between rental prices and mortgage payments is shrinking. In metro areas with the priciest homes like San Jose, Calif.,
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Home Value Appreciation Outpaced Median Salaries Across 25 Metros in 2021
Pro Builder
MARCH 21, 2022
Home Value Appreciation Outpaced Median Salaries Across 25 Metros in 2021. Home prices rose faster than median incomes in the majority of metro areas tracked by Zillow in 2021. metros tracked by Zillow in 2021, compared to just five metro areas where home value appreciation outpaced median income in 2020, CNBC reports.
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Despite Elevated Borrowing Costs, Buying Is Cheaper Than Renting in These Affordable U.S. Metros
Pro Builder
JANUARY 30, 2023
Metros ldeakins Mon, 01/30/2023 - 10:47 Though renting remains the most affordable housing option in the majority of U.S. metro areas. Metros ldeakins Mon, 01/30/2023 - 10:47 Though renting remains the most affordable housing option in the majority of U.S. metro areas. metros, but in low-cost cities such as Memphis, Tenn.,
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Metros With the Highest Home Value Growth
Pro Builder
JUNE 16, 2021
Metros With the Highest Home Value Growth. Three of the best areas for growth and stability can be found in Texas, whereas Michigan has four metros in the bottom five. metro area for growth and stability in the housing market. cbroderick. Wed, 06/16/2021 - 09:39. Top Five Housing Markets for Growth and Stability. Midland, TX.
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Metro Denver Drops to the 5th Least Affordable U.S. Market
Pro Builder
APRIL 13, 2022
Metro Denver Drops to the 5th Least Affordable U.S. Home prices are outpacing household incomes across metro Denver, leaving buyers with few options for affordable housing. Colorado’s affordability crisis is driven by a low supply of homes for sale as well as a wide price to income ratio in the state’s major metros.
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Best Project, Rail: Sydney Metro Northwest
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
A team from throughout Australia, Europe, Asia and South Africa collaborated to deliver unprecedented levels of mobility and transit-oriented development for Sydney via the new 36-km Sydney Metro Northwest.
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Metros With the Greatest Change in Listing Supply
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Metros With the Greatest Change in Listing Supply. With more Americans looking to buy as many existing homeowners are reluctant to list, housing inventory has fallen short across the country, but most in these metros. metros in the third quarter of 2020. metros in the third quarter of 2020. cbroderick. Renter noted.
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The Top 10 Most Affordable Metros for First-Time Buyers in 2023
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 15, 2022
The Top 10 Most Affordable Metros for First-Time Buyers in 2023. With comparatively high inventory and affordable home prices, these metros are prime homebuying locations for first-time house hunters in 2023. Thu, 12/15/2022 - 10:15. savings rate), the lowest on Zillow’s winter/spring 2023 list.
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