Charlotte Revs Up for ‘08

Charlotte is expecting 2008 to be a banner year for construction. That’s because an array of signature projects, most of them in the center city, are going full throttle. Full Story >>

Life Science Evolves in Florida

The state of Florida and a few world-renowned research institutes have been courting for some time now, and it’s destined to be a long-term relationship. Full Story >>

North Carolina Report: A Steady ’08 Ahead

North Carolinians are generally upbeat about the economy and construction industry in their ever-growing state. Full Story >>

Prognosis Positive

Despite downturns in residential and other markets, hospitals and health systems throughout the Southeast will continue to upgrade or replace facilities at a hectic pace in 2008, pushing the value of new construction starts up significantly. Full Story >>

Southeast Retail: A Mixed Bag

Retail traditionally follows rooftops, and with the residential market stagnant, some analysts expect a decrease in retail construction later this year. Even so, Southeast construction firms are still going strong in this healthy niche. Full Story >>

Working for Diversity

Minority- and women-owned businesses are learning from larger firms how to grow and succeed in the construction industry through construction schools, mentoring programs and affiliations with local or regional associations or governments.
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