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Fort Bliss Breaks Ground on New Barracks Using 3-D Printing
Fort Bliss started construction on 3D-printed concrete walls for barracks in collaboration with ICON Construction.
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Nonresidential Construction Starts Regional Analysis - March 2026
ConstructConnect Chief Economist Michael Guckes reports on U.S. construction nonresidential regional starts from the Construction Economy Snapshot.
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Mar 27, 2026
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California's $600 Million Cormorant Energy Storage Project Starts Construction
Arevon’s $600M Cormorant Energy Storage Project in Daly City, CA started construction and will deliver 250 MW capacity while advancing California’s...
Marshall Benveniste
Mar 27, 2026
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Iran War to Push U.S. Inflation to 4.2%, Slow Economic Growth, OECD Report
A new report from the OECD warns Iran war will push U.S. inflation to 4.2% in 2026, slow GDP growth to 2% and lift global inflation as energy prices...
Marshall Benveniste
Mar 26, 2026