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Data centers boom again, boost construction planning
A flood of these megprojects entered the planning queue, reversing a two-month streak of contraction, according to the Dodge Construction Network. From...
How crews moved a 450-ton hunk of the collapsed Key Bridge
From The Washington Post — By Justin Jouvenal — At roughly 450 tons, the hulking piece of the ruined Francis Scott Key Bridge weighed nearly as much as two Statues of...
Construction employment increases in 39 states from March 2023 to March 2024
Thirty-six states, D.C. add jobs between February and March From the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) — Construction employment increased in 39 states...
Biden calls for tripling tariffs on Chinese steel, aluminum
Delivers speech in 'Steel City' Pittsburgh From NBC News — By Gabe Gutierrez, Bianca Seward and Zoë Richards — President Joe Biden called for tripling tariffs on...
Ironworkers capture clean energy projects
Inflation Reduction Act delivers ironworker jobs From The Ironworker Magazine — April 2024 Cover Story — News coverage during an election year focuses too much on the...
China’s steel bar producers call for authorities to restrict output amid price slump
From Reuters — BEIJING (Reuters) - Fifteen of China's major steel bar producers have unanimously called on authorities for measures to restrict steel bar output to...
Iron Workers reap benefits of Biden Administration-Intel agreement
From Ironworkers.org — A pivotal partnership between the Biden administration and Intel marks a groundbreaking moment as the Department of Commerce announces a...
Now just rebar, statue from legendary Kahiki Supper Club may see new life
"He is but a skeleton of rebar," says the manager of a Powell tiki lounge, where the former moai head resides in hope of restoration. From the Columbus Dispatch — By...
Construction industry adds 23,000 jobs in February
Solid pickup in nonresidential employment outweighs dip in residential; New data aligns with reports on job openings that point to continuing strong demand for workers....