# construction news (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover construction news. Page: Feed: --- ## [New GCRTA rail station at Browns stadium may kick off in 2028](https://neo-trans.blog/2026/08/20/new-gcrta-rail-station-at-browns-stadium-may-kick-off-in-2028/) _2026-08-20 · Ian McDaniel · NEOtrans_ It’s not everyday that new light-rail stations are built from scratch in Greater Cleveland. But when a $3.6 billion mixed-use entertainment district appears along Ohio's most-used passenger rail line, a new station is hard to pass up. ## [SASC announces new investment partnership to scale impact in addressing homelessness and housing need](https://propertynewsdesk.co.uk/2026/08/20/sasc-announces-new-investment-partnership-to-scale-impact-in-addressing-homelessness-and-housing-need-2/) _2026-08-20 · Lisa Baker, Editor · UK Property Newsdesk_ 17th August 2026 – Social and Sustainable Capital LLP, a leading UK social impact fund... The post SASC announces new investment partnership to scale impact in addressing homelessness and housing need appeared first on UK Property Newsdesk . ## [Commercial and industrial architecture billings haven’t grown in four years](https://www.metalconstructionnews.com/news/commercial-and-industrial-architecture-billings-havent-grown-in-four-years/) _2026-08-20 · anthony\_capkun\_2 · Metal Construction News_ The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for July 2026 was 46.6, slightly down from June’s score of 47.3. The persistent downturn in business conditions now extends to nearly three and a half years, as many firms continue to struggle to grow their billings. The ABI is a leading monthly economic indicator based on billings… Continue reading Commercial and industrial architecture… ## [Launch of Best Conveyancer Guide Awards, which aim to give more transparency to residential conveyancing](https://propertynewsdesk.co.uk/2026/08/19/launch-of-best-conveyancer-guide-awards-which-aim-to-give-more-transparency-to-residential-conveyancing/) _2026-08-19 · Lisa Baker, Editor · UK Property Newsdesk_ Hot on the heels of the government’s home buying and selling roadmap reveal, the Best... The post Launch of Best Conveyancer Guide Awards, which aim to give more transparency to residential conveyancing appeared first on UK Property Newsdesk . ## [Cleveland Clinic land swap with Bikur Cholim aids Emergency Dept. expansion](https://neo-trans.blog/2026/08/19/clinic-land-swap-with-bikur-cholim-to-enable-emergency-dept-expansion/) _2026-08-19 · Ken Prendergast · NEOtrans_ In the next few weeks, demolition work to take down five structures could get underway to avail land for the Cleveland Clinic's expanding Emergency Department, 9105 Cedar Ave., at its Main Campus in Cleveland's Fairfax neighborhood. ## [Schulte Demo-Cast: FASTFORM™ Cold-Formed Steel Buildings](https://www.metalconstructionnews.com/webinars/schulte-demo-cast-fastform-cold-formed-steel-buildings/) _2026-08-18 · Karina Adams · Metal Construction News_ Join us on Thursday, September 10th, to learn how FastForm™ gives you a faster, more flexible way to serve customers—without sacrificing the strength, quality, or reputation of SBS. ## [Real estate specialist qualifies as solicitor after completing SQE](https://propertynewsdesk.co.uk/2026/08/18/real-estate-specialist-qualifies-as-solicitor-after-completing-sqe/) _2026-08-18 · Lisa Baker, Editor · UK Property Newsdesk_ A real estate specialist at Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has qualified as a solicitor... The post Real estate specialist qualifies as solicitor after completing SQE appeared first on UK Property Newsdesk . ## [Principle invests in new Fareham office to target ‘South Coast’ opportunity](https://propertynewsdesk.co.uk/2026/08/18/principle-invests-in-new-fareham-office-to-target-south-coast-opportunity/) _2026-08-18 · Lisa Baker, Editor · UK Property Newsdesk_ Principle Estate Management is setting its sights on increasing its presence on the South Coast... The post Principle invests in new Fareham office to target ‘South Coast’ opportunity appeared first on UK Property Newsdesk . ## [CY Group moves into Herefordshire with new office opening](https://propertynewsdesk.co.uk/2026/08/18/cy-group-moves-into-herefordshire-with-new-office-opening/) _2026-08-18 · Lisa Baker, Editor · UK Property Newsdesk_ A fast-growing professional services firm has moved into Hereford with the launch of its fifth... The post CY Group moves into Herefordshire with new office opening appeared first on UK Property Newsdesk . ## [Chicago City Council demands Bally’s continue full casino development](https://www.chicagoconstructionnews.com/chicago-city-council-demands-ballys-continue-full-casino-development/) _2026-08-18 · Special to Chicago Construction News · Chicago Construction News_ Chicago Construction News staff writer Chicago City Council members are pushing back against Bally’s decision to slow construction on parts of its permanent casino development, saying the company is required \[…\] ## [Code Faster with Clear Tutorials (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OuiTcz3DOY7t) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Short, step-by-step coding videos you can follow along ## [Chicago Plan Commission to consider housing, industrial and commercial projects at Aug. 20 meeting](https://www.chicagoconstructionnews.com/chicago-plan-commission-to-consider-housing-industrial-and-commercial-projects-at-aug-20-meeting/) _2026-08-18 · Special to Chicago Construction News · Chicago Construction News_ Chicago Construction News staff writer The Chicago Plan Commission is scheduled to consider a range of development proposals Aug. 20, including a large industrial and distribution complex, a mixed-use development \[…\] ## [Chicago mayor orders new safeguards for data centers, seeks temporary moratorium](https://www.chicagoconstructionnews.com/chicago-mayor-orders-new-safeguards-for-data-centers-seeks-temporary-moratorium/) _2026-08-18 · Special to Chicago Construction News · Chicago Construction News_ Chicago Construction News staff writer Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order establishing new safeguards for data centers and creating a task force to develop a long-term strategy for \[…\] ## [Federal grants support new Amtrak maintenance facility, rail infrastructure upgrades in Chicago](https://www.chicagoconstructionnews.com/federal-grants-support-new-amtrak-maintenance-facility-rail-infrastructure-upgrades-in-chicago/) _2026-08-18 · Special to Chicago Construction News · Chicago Construction News_ Chicago Construction News staff writer The Federal Railroad Administration has awarded Amtrak up to $659 million in grants for a new Midwest Maintenance Facility and repairs to bridges and viaducts \[…\] ## [La Casa Norte breaks ground on non-congregate shelter for homeless youth](https://www.chicagoconstructionnews.com/la-casa-norte-breaks-ground-on-non-congregate-shelter-for-homeless-youth/) _2026-08-18 · Special to Chicago Construction News · Chicago Construction News_ Chicago Construction News staff writer La Casa Norte has broken ground on a City-supported project that will convert the former North Hotel in Humboldt Park into a non-congregate shelter for \[…\] ## [Greyhound Station to look like 1948 again](https://neo-trans.blog/2026/08/17/greyhound-station-to-look-like-1948-again/) _2026-08-17 · Ken Prendergast · NEOtrans_ Work is due to start in a couple of weeks on preparing the vacated, historic Downtown Cleveland Greyhound station, 1465 Chester Ave., for its next role. That role is to become a leading actor in the future of the Playhouse Square district's experiential economy. ## [Joe Paparella succeeds Greg Lusty as president of All Weather Insulated Panels](https://www.metalconstructionnews.com/news/joe-paparella-succeeds-greg-lusty-as-president-of-all-weather-insulated-panels/) _2026-08-17 · anthony\_capkun\_2 · Metal Construction News_ All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) has appointed Joe Paparella as president, succeeding Greg Lusty, who accepted the role of president of Kingspan Roofing & Waterproofing North America within the Kingspan Group. “Joe has demonstrated the leadership, vision, and commitment needed to lead AWIP into its next chapter,” said Lusty. “I have complete confidence in the… Continue reading Joe Paparella… ## [Editor’s Corner: Drones are improving construction planning, safety, and quality control](https://www.metalconstructionnews.com/articles/editors-corner-drones-are-improving-construction-planning-safety-and-quality-control/) _2026-08-17 · anthony\_capkun\_2 · Metal Construction News_ In this episode of Editor’s Corner, Anthony Capkun of Metal Construction News speaks with Julia Guerra of FlyGuys about how contractors and construction professionals can use drone technology and reality data capture to make better-informed decisions throughout a project. Drawing on her background in architecture, construction, and drone operations, Julia explains how technologies such as…… ## [More listings come to Welsh property market, but surveyors remain cautious on the outlook](https://propertynewsdesk.co.uk/2026/08/17/more-listings-come-to-welsh-property-market-but-surveyors-remain-cautious-on-the-outlook/) _2026-08-17 · Lisa Baker, Editor · UK Property Newsdesk_ RICS Residential Market Survey Wales – July 2026 The number of new homes coming onto... The post More listings come to Welsh property market, but surveyors remain cautious on the outlook appeared first on UK Property Newsdesk . ## [Busiest ever month for 5 Star as it bucks ‘bricks and mortar’ retail downturn](https://propertynewsdesk.co.uk/2026/08/17/busiest-ever-month-for-5-star-as-it-bucks-bricks-and-mortar-retail-downturn/) _2026-08-17 · Lisa Baker, Editor · UK Property Newsdesk_ A home improvement specialist is bucking the national retail gloom by posting its best month... The post Busiest ever month for 5 Star as it bucks ‘bricks and mortar’ retail downturn appeared first on UK Property Newsdesk . ## [MCN’s 40th Project Excellence Awards now accepting entries!](https://www.metalconstructionnews.com/news/mcns-40th-project-excellence-awards-now-accepting-entries/) _2026-08-17 · anthony\_capkun\_2 · Metal Construction News_ Metal Construction News is excited to announce that entries are now being accepted for the 40th Project Excellence Awards! The annual awards program celebrates innovation, craftsmanship, and excellence in metal construction across industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential projects. Award categories include: Metal Building Systems (additions or retrofits) Metal Roofing (new… ## [Web Coding With AI, Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LJ7odLnEyO41) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control, open source. ## [MetroHealth to update Emergency Dept.](https://neo-trans.blog/2026/08/15/metrohealth-to-update-emergency-dept/) _2026-08-15 · Ken Prendergast · NEOtrans_ Possibly by the end of this year, major changes are coming to MetroHealth's Emergency Department (ED) at its main campus in Cleveland's Clark-Fulton neighborhood, 2500 Metrohealth Dr. A renovation project costing up to $9 million will get underway amid the goings-on of a busy Level I trauma center. ## [GCRTA levy fear: derailment by apathy](https://neo-trans.blog/2026/08/14/gcrta-levy-fear-derailment-by-apathy/) _2026-08-14 · Ken Prendergast · NEOtrans_ In a recent one-hour interview with Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) General Manager India Birdsong Terry, she revealed to NEOtrans one of her biggest fears with the transit agency's upcoming sales tax levy vote -- its first in more than five decades. ## [Cleveland leads Ohio job growth in 2026](https://neo-trans.blog/2026/08/13/cleveland-leads-ohio-job-growth-in-2026/) _2026-08-13 · Ian McDaniel · NEOtrans_ Ask anyone two years ago which Ohio city had the strongest labor market and the answer was simple: Columbus. Years of economic investment bolstered by a rapid influx of residents has produced one of the nation's fastest-evolving cities, located in Central Ohio. Ask that same question today, and there is a new answer: Cleveland. ## [Paul Mitchell appointed Chair of Construction Industry Collective Voice](https://propertynewsdesk.co.uk/2026/08/13/paul-mitchell-appointed-chair-of-construction-industry-collective-voice/) _2026-08-13 · Lisa Baker, Editor · UK Property Newsdesk_ Scottish Building Federation Managing Director succeeds Alan Wilson as Chair of Scotland’s leading construction industry... The post Paul Mitchell appointed Chair of Construction Industry Collective Voice appeared first on UK Property Newsdesk . ## [Data center boom masks 7.9% decline in private nonresidential construction spending](https://www.metalconstructionnews.com/news/data-center-boom-masks-7-9-decline-in-private-nonresidential-construction-spending/) _2026-08-12 · anthony\_capkun\_2 · Metal Construction News_ Nonresidential construction spending rose 0.1% nationally in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annual rate, nonresidential spending totaled $1.277 trillion. Spending was up on a monthly basis in 8 of 16 nonresidential subcategories. Both public and private nonresidential spending were… Continue… ## [What homeowners need to know about adopted and unadopted roads](https://propertynewsdesk.co.uk/2026/08/12/what-homeowners-need-to-know-about-adopted-and-unadopted-roads/) _2026-08-12 · Lisa Baker, Editor · UK Property Newsdesk_ Most people never think about the road they live on. They drive in, they drive... The post What homeowners need to know about adopted and unadopted roads appeared first on UK Property Newsdesk . ## [Centennial transformation may get financing soon, too](https://neo-trans.blog/2026/08/12/centennial-transformation-may-get-financing-soon-too/) _2026-08-12 · Ken Prendergast · NEOtrans_ It appears that Millennia Companies is doing more than assembling financing to redeem a foreclosed loan on 925 Euclid Ave. and remove the Downtown Cleveland property from a court-ordered receivership. It appears that it is also seeking to close on financing to undertake a redevelopment of the property per its city-approved plans. ## [Leeds housing association gains national recognition](https://propertynewsdesk.co.uk/2026/08/12/leeds-housing-association-gains-national-recognition/) _2026-08-12 · Lisa Baker · UK Property Newsdesk_ Unity Homes and Enterprise has been shortlisted for the two Housing Executive Awards, including the... The post Leeds housing association gains national recognition appeared first on UK Property Newsdesk . ## [FourNet technology helps to power UK’s first housing association to achieve landmark customer service accreditation](https://propertynewsdesk.co.uk/2026/08/11/fournet-technology-helps-to-power-uks-first-housing-association-to-achieve-landmark-customer-service-accreditation/) _2026-08-11 · Lisa Baker, Editor · UK Property Newsdesk_ Customer experience, AI, cybersecurity and network transformation experts FourNet have helped power a UK housing... The post FourNet technology helps to power UK’s first housing association to achieve landmark customer service accreditation appeared first on UK Property Newsdesk . ## [Molex breaks ground on expansion and renovation of Lisle headquarters](https://www.chicagoconstructionnews.com/molex-breaks-ground-on-expansion-and-renovation-of-lisle-headquarters/) _2026-08-11 · Special to Chicago Construction News · Chicago Construction News_ Chicago Construction News staff writer Molex has broken ground on a major expansion and renovation of its Lisle campus, the company’s global headquarters. The global electronics and connectivity company held \[…\] ## [Collect Open Source Legends (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Mz47hJIzQYxL) _2026-08-11 · **Sponsored**_ Open-licensed art, limited foil trading packs, and optional on-chain mints. ## [Gary breaks ground on new $3 million Brothers’ Keeper shelter](https://www.chicagoconstructionnews.com/gary-breaks-ground-on-new-3-million-brothers-keeper-shelter/) _2026-08-11 · Special to Chicago Construction News · Chicago Construction News_ Chicago Construction News staff writer The City of Gary has broken ground on a new facility for Brothers’ Keeper, a shelter serving homeless men and veterans. City officials marked the \[…\] ## [Construction begins on second phase of downtown Champaign plaza project](https://www.chicagoconstructionnews.com/construction-begins-on-second-phase-of-downtown-champaign-plaza-project/) _2026-08-11 · Special to Chicago Construction News · Chicago Construction News_ Chicago Construction News staff writer Construction is underway on the second phase of Champaign’s Downtown Plaza project, marking the next step in the city’s plans to transform a downtown block \[…\] ## [Illinois awards $35 million to prepare 22 sites for industrial development](https://www.chicagoconstructionnews.com/illinois-awards-35-million-to-prepare-22-sites-for-industrial-development/) _2026-08-11 · Special to Chicago Construction News · Chicago Construction News_ Chicago Construction News staff writer The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has awarded $35 million to support site-readiness projects at 22 locations across the state with a \[…\] ## [U.S. construction spending projected to slip 1.3% in 2026 as manufacturing slump drags market](https://www.chicagoconstructionnews.com/u-s-construction-spending-projected-to-slip-1-3-in-2026-as-manufacturing-slump-drags-market/) _2026-08-05 · Special to Chicago Construction News · Chicago Construction News_ Chicago Construction News staff writer U.S. construction spending put in place is projected to fall 1.3% to $2.214 trillion in 2026 as a steep slump in manufacturing construction and high \[…\]