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Why June’s upbeat jobs report isn’t necessarily positive for construction

Why June’s upbeat jobs report isn’t necessarily positive for construction

by Joelyn Leon | Jul 12, 2022 | Uncategorized

Nonresidential construction added 16,500 jobs in June, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a surge that offset 4,100 jobs lost in the residential sector. The June gains helped push the industry’s overall unemployment rate even lower, to 3.7%. AGC’s Simonson...
Why June’s upbeat jobs report isn’t necessarily positive for construction

Few public comments on proposed $381 millon Norwich school construction project

by Joelyn Leon | Jul 12, 2022 | Uncategorized

Fewer than a dozen residents attended a public presentation Monday when architects presented plans for a $381 million proposal to build four new elementary schools and completely renovate one middle school. The plan likely will be put to voters in a referendum in...
Why June’s upbeat jobs report isn’t necessarily positive for construction

Meriden housing authority board authorizes $129M in bonds for projects

by Joelyn Leon | Jul 12, 2022 | Uncategorized

City officials are seeking more information following a June 27 vote by the Meriden Housing Authority Board of Commissioners to allow the authority to issue up to $129 million in bonds for two construction projects. The housing authority board voted 3-2 to issue bonds...
Why June’s upbeat jobs report isn’t necessarily positive for construction

Decision expected on proposed Evergreen Walk apartments in South Windsor; project could bring estimated $400,000 in new tax revenue

by Joelyn Leon | Jul 11, 2022 | Uncategorized

As Evergreen Walk prepares to welcome two prominent new tenants, South Windsor planners likely will decide Tuesday on a proposal for 165 apartments at the retail hub. The idea got extensive public support and only mild criticism at a recent hearing, and Town Manager...
Why June’s upbeat jobs report isn’t necessarily positive for construction

More upgrades are coming to Bradley International Airport with $20 million grant

by Joelyn Leon | Jul 11, 2022 | Uncategorized

A $20 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration will be used for improvements at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Gov. Ned Lamont and members of Connecticut’s federal legislative delegation said Friday. Money from the FAA’s airport...
Why June’s upbeat jobs report isn’t necessarily positive for construction

Norwalk schools have four building projects underway. Are they on track?

by Joelyn Leon | Jul 11, 2022 | Uncategorized

Cranbury is one of four school construction projects underway in Norwalk, all in various stages of development. The project managers with Construction Solutions Group also provided updates to the Common Council’s Land Use and Building Management Committee on the...
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