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The construction materials most at risk for tariffs

The construction materials most at risk for tariffs

by Kimberly Glassman | Mar 27, 2025 | Uncategorized

Contractors are bracing for a new wave of tariffs set to take effect April 2, this time on certain material imported from Canada and Mexico — such as steel, aluminum and lumber. Though reports indicate the Trump administration could roll back the ultimate scope of...
The construction materials most at risk for tariffs

CTDOT to discuss future of transit and transportation in CT. ‘So much is changing,’ officials say

by Kimberly Glassman | Mar 27, 2025 | Uncategorized

The CTDOT is hosting the inaugural 2025 Transportation Showcase on April 1 at the Connecticut Science Center in Hartford. The two-hour event is free to the public and starts at 8 a.m. The discussions will be about everything involving transportation in the state and...
The construction materials most at risk for tariffs

Naugatuck offers incentives for businesses impacted by downtown construction

by Kimberly Glassman | Mar 27, 2025 | Uncategorized

Utility companies last March began to dig up Church Street for various utility projects including sanitary sewer, storm water, gas and underground electric and communication. Work will continue into October. Hess said the infrastructure work resolves storm water and...
The construction materials most at risk for tariffs

Bids for two new Norwich schools range from $102 million to $133 million

by Kimberly Glassman | Mar 27, 2025 | Uncategorized

School Building Committee Chairman Mark Bettencourt said Tuesday the bids the city has received to build two new elementary schools are within the funding amount approved by voters. The bids, which are available on the city’s bidding portal, show that the lowest...
The construction materials most at risk for tariffs

US infrastructure improved with Biden-era spending but there’s a long way to go

by Kimberly Glassman | Mar 26, 2025 | Uncategorized

A once-every-four-years report card on the upkeep of America’s infrastructure gave it a “C” grade on Tuesday, up slightly from previous reports, largely due to investments made during former President Joe Biden’s administration. The report from the...
The construction materials most at risk for tariffs

NYC developer buys Windsor land for $5.85M to construct industrial building

by Kimberly Glassman | Mar 26, 2025 | Uncategorized

A New York City developer paid $5.85 million for a parcel of land in Windsor near Bradley International Airport, with plans to cobble together an industrial building at the site using building “blocks” made elsewhere to reduce the cost and construction...
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