Policy Volatility Reshaping US Construction Landscape

Policy uncertainty has disrupted anticipated development patterns in the U.S. construction industry, creating challenges but also opportunities that vary widely across regions, sectors and projects. JLL’s 2025 Construction Perspective: U.S. Mid-year Update provides crucial insights on navigating this complex environment with a focused response that moves beyond reactivity. “The construction industry is experiencing uncertainty that is affecting everything from material costs to labor availability,” said Louis Molinini, head of project and development services, Americas, JLL. “Despite these challenges, we’re seeing remarkable resilience in select sectors and regions that remain extremely active. It’s a local game that rewards strategic capital planning … Read more

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Net-Zero Station for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Supports Low-Carbon Efforts

Construction has commenced for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Northwest Division, located in North Carolina. Swinerton Builders is serving as the general contractor for the $19.7-million build. The project includes sustainable elements that create renewable energy onsite as part of Charlotte’s goal to power facilities and fleet vehicles entirely with zero-carbon sources by 2030. The team broke ground this summer for an anticipated completion in September 2026. As construction manager, Swinerton will oversee preconstruction, compliance, field operations and risk management. This project is part of the Sustainable and Resilient Charlotte by 2050 Resolution passed by the Charlotte City Council in 2018. … Read more

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Ground Broken on Multi-Billion Dollar Portals Development in Southwest D.C.

Ground has been broken on Republic Properties Corporation’s Portals IV project, the residential building located at 1301 Maryland Ave., Southwest. This project is the concluding phase of the Portals Complex development overlooking the Tidal Basin and Washington, D.C.’s iconic monuments and memorials. Balfour Beatty is serving as general contractor. The Portals Complex, a landmark public-private partnership with the District of Columbia, represents a substantial real estate investment with an aggregate market value over $2 billion and totals approximately 3 million square feet upon completion. The complex already includes Class-A office buildings; the luxury Salamander Hotel will now feature two high-end … Read more

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Suffolk Leveraging Advanced Construction Tech on White Plains Hospital Expansion

A groundbreaking ceremony was held for White Plains Hospital’s (White Plains, New York) largest-ever campus transformation project: a 10-story, approximately 500,000-square-foot expansion that will nearly double the size of the hospital when it opens in 2028. The expansion will connect with the existing hospital on the main floor, emergency department and operating room levels. A total of 240 additional, private, single-bed inpatient rooms, 144 of which will open in 2028, will increase the hospital’s total number of licensed inpatient beds from 292 to 436. The project will also create a dedicated operating room floor that will have space for 10 … Read more

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Registration Opens for Construction Management Association of America’s Annual Conference

Registration is open for CMAA2025, the Construction Management Association of America’s annual conference. Taking place Oct. 19-21 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, the event will convene leaders and innovators from both public and private sectors to explore trends, tools and strategies shaping the future of the industry. CMAA2025 will feature a dynamic mix of plenary and breakout sessions, a comprehensive expo hall and networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration and professional growth. A key highlight of the conference is the CMAA Industry Honors and Awards Program, recognizing excellence through Project Achievement Awards and Individual … Read more

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