Phoenix Metro Tops U.S. Industrial Markets as High-Tech and Big-Box Growth Pushes Limits
Phoenix metro, Arizona, September 1, 2025 News Summary The Phoenix metro has surged to the top of U.S. industrial markets, driven by a wave of mission-critical facilities — semiconductors, data centers, EV battery plants and large distribution centers. Strong public and private investment, fast-tracked permitting, expanded utilities and targeted workforce training accelerated development. Nearly $932 million […]
Autodesk ramps up AI-driven design push with CAM investment and HQ consolidation
San Francisco, California, September 1, 2025 News Summary Autodesk is accelerating a companywide shift toward AI-driven design software by investing in Toolpath, an AI-focused CAM startup, and integrating its technology into the Fusion product line. The CAM integration is reported to cut manual workflow tasks by about 40%, supporting an agentic-AI approach across design and delivery. […]
Cadillac Council Weighs Hiring Pinnacle for Cooley School Redevelopment
Cadillac, Michigan, August 31, 2025 News Summary The Cadillac City Council will consider a staff recommendation to hire Pinnacle Construction Group as construction manager for Blight Elimination Program (BEP)–funded work on the long‑vacant Cooley School. The $676,127 BEP grant will cover masonry, window and roof scopes that protect the building’s structure as it is converted into […]
West Hollywood design and hospitality roundup
West Hollywood, California, August 31, 2025 News Summary A roundup of recent moves in West Hollywood’s design and hospitality scene: a local interior design studio is hiring a senior Project Manager to oversee coast-to-coast projects; a chef-driven restaurant with a vinyl-only listening lounge is opening in the Design District at 631 N. Robertson Boulevard; a stretch […]
Holcim completes sale of 83.81% stake in Lafarge Africa to Huaxin Cement
Nigeria, August 31, 2025 News Summary Holcim has completed the sale of its entire 83.81% stake in Lafarge Africa PLC to Huaxin Cement for an equity value of US$1.0 billion on a 100% basis before dividend adjustments. The divestment frees capital for Holcim’s NextGen Growth 2030 strategy, earmarked for organic growth, acquisitions and sustainability priorities including […]
Zuri Gardens breaks ground on 3D-printed homes in Houston
Southeast Houston, August 31, 2025 News Summary A 13-acre development in southeast Houston named Zuri Gardens has started construction on an 80-home community that uses 3D-printed concrete first-floor walls combined with panelized and conventional upper-floor systems. Targeted at households up to 120% AMI, homes will average about 1,360 sq. ft. with two bedrooms, office/flex space and […]
Keel Laid for USS Wisconsin, Second Columbia‑class Submarine Begins Construction
Quonset Point, North Kingstown, Rhode Island, August 31, 2025 News Summary A ceremonial keel‑laying at General Dynamics Electric Boat’s Quonset Point facility marked the formal start of construction for USS Wisconsin (SSBN 827), the second Columbia‑class ballistic missile submarine. The event included a sponsor authenticator plate, remarks from naval leadership and participation by shipbuilder partners. The […]
U.S. infrastructure rated C as $3.7T funding gap and worker shortages threaten progress
United States, August 30, 2025 News Summary A national assessment gives U.S. infrastructure an overall C, marking modest improvement but highlighting widespread weakness across transportation, energy, water and other systems. The review finds a roughly $3.7 trillion funding gap if current federal spending levels persist and flags large workforce shortfalls that could slow delivery and raise […]
City approves climate‑resilient dockhouse for 79th Street Boat Basin
79th Street Boat Basin, New York City, August 30, 2025 News Summary The city design review board has approved a new 3,800‑square‑foot, climate‑resilient dockhouse for the 79th Street Boat Basin as part of a $90 million marina overhaul. The one‑story building will be elevated on nine columns to meet flood‑zone requirements and feature a green roof, […]
Brazil construction market to nearly double as public programs boost demand
Brazil, August 30, 2025 News Summary A new market assessment reports the Brazil construction market was valued at USD 127.63 billion and is projected to reach about USD 236 billion, implying strong medium‑term expansion with a 6.3% CAGR. Growth is driven by major public infrastructure and housing programs, PPPs and rising urban demand for residential and […]