China Port Construction in Africa Raises Concern About Military Use
China watchers are monitoring work by government-owned construction firms to build, invest in or operate new or upgraded ports in Africa for potential future use in military operations, including Lekki in Nigeria, Kribi in Cameroon, Bata in Equatorial Guinea and
Showing Tariff Impacts, Material Prices Rise in March
Construction material prices rose 0.5% on a monthly basis in March, with yearly prices up 0.8%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Price Producer Index released April 11. While U.S. tariff application ordered by the Trump administration
US Supreme Court Directs Return of Wrongly Deported Union Sheet Metal Worker
The U.S. Supreme Court instructed U.S. immigration officials to facilitate “as soon as possible” the return of a union sheet metal worker who was erroneously deported to El Salvador and imprisoned there, upholding a lower federal court order calling for
Redwood Services Announces 18th Partnership with Cardinal Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, & Electric
“Redwood and Cardinal share a commitment to putting people first—both customers and employees,” said Richard Lewis, CEO of Redwood Services. “We look forward to collaborating with Cardinal as they continue their impressive growth. With a strong reputation for offering
Trump Tariffs Bring Angst, Uncertainty to Mechanical Contracting Industry
WASHINGTON, DC — On Wednesday, April 2nd, the Trump Administration announced its latest round of tariffs. Declaring that foreign trade and economic practices have created a national emergency, President Donald Trump used his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers
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Iowa Updates State Plumbing Code to 2024 UPC
DES MOINES, IA — The Iowa Public Health Department has updated Chapter 25 of the Iowa Administrative Code, “State Plumbing Code,” from the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®) to the 2024 edition. The update went into effect on March
Construction and Design Businesses’ Optimism Wanes Following Mixed Q1 Performance
Houzz Inc., a leading platform for home remodeling and design, has released the Q2 2025 Houzz US Renovation Barometer. The report found that businesses across the construction sector and the architecture and design services sector (hereafter referred to as
Transcend and AqueoUS Vets® Partner to Accelerate PFAS Treatment System Design
REDDING, CA — Transcend, a global leader in generative design for critical infrastructure, has announced a strategic partnership with AqueoUS Vets® (AV), a leading provider of innovative PFAS treatment solutions, to accelerate the design and proposal processes for AV’s
Commercial Fixtures in Perfect Harmony with Nebraska Event Space
LA VISTA, NE — The Astro and The Astro Amphitheater, Nebraska’s first indoor-outdoor multipurpose event venues, are premier music spaces that bring world-class entertainment to the local community. With state-of-the-art acoustics, lighting, and sound systems, the two venues offer