Tag: markets
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October data signals boom, bust construction markets
Federal data went dark in October as the government shutdown stretched into its second month. The lack of government data has left builders without the usual reads on construction spending, producer prices and overall job numbers. With these reports on pause, construction firms face a data vacuum on materials costs and pace of construction investments,…
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US office markets enter growth cycle as vacancy rates decline: JLL
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The U.S. office market is bouncing back, entering a growth cycle after years of fighting vacancies, according to JLL’s Q3 office market dynamics report. National office vacancy rates declined for the first time since early 2019, falling…
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RLB Report Shows Split Trends in Construction Markets
Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB), a global leader in the built environment, has published dual reports: its Q3 2025 Quarterly Construction Cost Report (QCR) and its Q3 2025 Crane Index, providing a powerful snapshot of North American market health. The unified report reveals a unique paradox: while national cost trends show an increase, local construction activity is a fragmented…
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Skanska hires CIOB fellow as divisional director for target markets
Skanska UK has appointed James Davies FCIOB as divisional director to oversee major construction projects in regions, defence and healthcare. Davies joins from Laing O’Rourke, where he has held the post of operations leader since November 2022. His over two-decade career in construction includes a three-year stint at ISG, where he was director of major…
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Industrial Construction Drops 63% Across Largest U.S. Markets
The industrial real estate market across the U.S. is entering a new phase of balance after years of explosive growth. According to Colliers, the 25 largest U.S. industrial markets now account for 76% of the country’s total industrial inventory, continuing to drive national trends despite a notable slowdown in construction and leasing activity. Supply Shrinks,…
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Sola Salons Plans Texas Expansion in Major Markets
Following a remarkable first quarter of growth, leading salon suites franchise Sola Salons is building on its momentum, targeting further growth throughout Texas. With Dallas already developed and select areas of Houston and Austin showing strong performance, Sola is strategically targeting additional territories across the major metropolitan areas and beyond. “There’s a lot of opportunity…
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CBD Office Markets Struggle with Persistent Vacancies
As office demand continues to shift, central business districts face ongoing headwinds, according to our latest office report. CBD properties remain under pressure as leases roll and construction slows. CBD vacancy now stands at 19.2%, up 730 basis points since early 2020. To compensate for decreasing demand, CBD listing rates have dropped nearly 30% below pre-pandemic levels. On a national level, the average vacancy rate climbed to 19.7% in April, up 140 basis points…
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Video | Rotherham Markets demolition timelapse
New timelapse footage shows demolition contractor Demex demolishing the Guardian Centre buildings of the Rotherham Markets. Demex, appointed by main contractor Henry Boot Construction, also dismantled the iconic tensile fabric tent and its supporting metal structure. The next stage of the project will involve installing the steel frame for the new outdoor covered market and…
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Top Commercial Real Estate Trends in Major US Markets
Current trends in U.S. commercial real estate (CRE) show substantial shifts in market dynamics. Multiple forces, including market changes following the pandemic, economic needs, and technological advances, are merging to transform investor, developer, and broker market approaches. Several trends defining future development and investment in commercial properties are becoming visible as we enter 2026. Realmo…
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GAF Expands TimberSteel™ System to More Markets and Colors
GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, announced today that the GAF TimberSteel™ premium metal roofing system will now be available in states across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions including: Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, the District of Columbia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, and Florida.…