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Construction unemployment rose in August, and that’s good news for contractors

Construction unemployment rose in August, and that’s good news for contractors

by Joelyn Leon | Sep 7, 2022 | Uncategorized

The construction unemployment rate rose to 3.9% in August, a significant jump from July’s near record low of 3.5%, providing evidence that the sector’s overheated jobs market is beginning to cool without cratering. With wages expanding 5.2% in all industries over the...
Construction unemployment rose in August, and that’s good news for contractors

Local offshore wind coalition not among projects chosen for millions in federal funding

by Joelyn Leon | Sep 7, 2022 | Uncategorized

President Joe Biden on Friday announced the 21 winners of the Economic Development Administration’s $1 billion Build Back Better Regional Challenge, but a set of eight projects centered on the port of New London was not one of them. The Offshore Wind Industry Cluster...
Construction unemployment rose in August, and that’s good news for contractors

Major building projects continue as New London students return to school

by Joelyn Leon | Sep 7, 2022 | Uncategorized

The district’s nearly $160 million two-campus project pushes on as construction at the high school and middle school continues. The project is expected to be completed in 2024. The state is reimbursing the city for 80% of the cost of most parts of the project. Kate...
Construction unemployment rose in August, and that’s good news for contractors

$200M waterfront development slated for Bridgeport’s Steelpointe Harbor

by Joelyn Leon | Sep 7, 2022 | Uncategorized

A $200 million, mixed-use development project with 420 rental units and 10,000 square feet of commercial retail space is slated for Bridgeport’s waterfront in Steelpointe Harbor. The project is a partnership between Indianapolis-based Flaherty & Collins...
Construction unemployment rose in August, and that’s good news for contractors

Torrington begins construction project on Scoville Street

by Joelyn Leon | Sep 7, 2022 | Uncategorized

Public works crews have begun road reconstruction for the entire length of Scoville Street; the project is expected to continue into October. This is the second road of the South End Reconstruction Project 2022. As part of the project, a section of Scoville will be...
Construction unemployment rose in August, and that’s good news for contractors

Stamford officials say developer BLT ‘went well beyond’ agreed parameters on South End project

by Joelyn Leon | Sep 7, 2022 | Uncategorized

City representatives and Government Center officials say that Stamford’s largest developer, Building and Land Technology, improperly began building at 21 Pulaski St. — a city-owned property that abuts the South End Charter Communications headquarters. Both residents...
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