Maryland Construction Newswire

Legislative committee puts new Maryland building code on hold amid environmental concerns

A Maryland legislative committee is holding up a new building code regulation amid concerns that it is less environmentally stringent than the national code, which Maryland is supposed to adhere to. In a letter Tuesday to Gov. Wes Moore (D), the House and …

PC Construction named mid-atlantic contractor of the year

VermontBiz PC Construction has been named Mid-Atlantic Contractor of the Year by Engineering News-Record (ENR), a leading trade publication in the engineering and construction industry. This is the second time PC has been recognized by ENR for its regional …

5 injured when wooden truss falls on workers at Elkton construction site

Five people were injured Tuesday morning at a construction site in Elkton, according to Maryland State Police. State police said troopers were called around 7:20 a.m. to a building construction site in the 900 block of West Pulaski Highway. Police said a …

5 injured at Elkton construction site, police say

5 injured when wooden truss falls on workers at Elkton construction site, police say ELKTON, Md. —Five people were injured Tuesday morning at a construction site in Elkton, according to Maryland State Police. State police said troopers were called around 7 …

How one Maryland county defeated an Amazon data center

In late February, Calvert County residents noticed something odd: Amazon had posted a job listing for a construction manager in the little town of Lusby. Amazon doesn’t have any facilities in the area, and community members realized the internet behemoth …

Skilled Trades Initiative Expands Pathways as 35 Students Complete Carpenters Apprentice Ready Program

Big Picture Learning, EAS Carpenters and the Carpenter Contractor Trust celebrate CARP graduates and expanded pathways into union apprenticeships EDISON, NEW JERSEY, NJ, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Katelyn Leppert didn’t …

Berlin planners present new school overview

A rendering of the new Buckingham Elementary School is pictured. Commission requested meeting to learn about full project, details of concern By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 20, 2026) Plans for a new Buckingham Elementary School continue to move forward …

Maryland draft building code drops solar rule, critics warn of higher power bills

A proposed update to Maryland's building code is sparking alarm. Critics say it would leave newly built large buildings costlier to run over time. What's happening? According to Maryland Matters, several environmental organizations and at least one …

Caroline School Board approves CTE partnerships with Allan Myers and M.C. Dean

Caroline High School Career and Technical Education students will soon have new opportunities for hands-on learning. On Monday, the Caroline County School Board unanimously approved partnerships with Allan Myers, a construction engineering company that …

Kinsley Construction builds upon company legacy

In the past calendar year, Kinsley Construction has worked with WellSpan Health on the construction of hospitals in York, completed office renovations in Lancaster and a child development center in Mechanicsburg, and named a new CEO.  Quite the list of …

Maryland Stadium Authority picks DC mayor’s adviser as executive director

After serving for more than a decade in Washington government, Lindsey V. Parker will be the next executive director of the Maryland Stadium Authority. Parker follows Michael Frenz, who had been the director since 2008. Frenz, 69, retired this year. “ …

Landscaper nearly paralyzed after fall in Maryland

Industrial Disposal Services/Broad Run Recycling Is First Company Bringing Cutting-Edge TOMMYcart System to DC, Maryland ...

MANASSAS, VA — July XX, 2026 — Burns Services (Burns), a leader in sustainable construction waste solutions, is expanding the use of its cutting-edge TOMMYcart® System across the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area through a partnership with Industrial …

What to do when things go wrong on a construction project

Safety First is a regular series for the Civil Engineering Source, written by members of the Construction Institute Safety Committee to highlight safety topics of critical importance to practicing engineers. In construction, problems, surprises, and issues …

Michael Darby built a $50 million empire — and lost his marriage to reality TV along the way

Michael Darby is an Australian-American real estate developer who built a successful career in Washington, D.C., and became widely known through his marriage to The Real Housewives of Potomac star Ashley Darby. The businessman is the founder and principal …

Calvert County Commissioners unanimously pass 6-month data center moratorium

Calvert County’s commissioners unanimously passed a 6-month data center moratorium.  PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. - In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, all five Calvert County Commissioners agreed to enact a six-month moratorium on accepting any new data center …

‘Growing interest’ in US microgrids attracts tax equity investor Foss & Company to US$30 million Maryland deal

Around the same time, the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians partnered with Open Access Technology International (OATI) to integrate advanced microgrid controls into a two-part solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Northern California, to …

Calvert County board passes 6-month moratorium on new data centers

Calvert County commissioners have passed a six-month moratorium on data centers, a move that comes shortly after Amazon scrapped plans to build one amid a public uproar, officials announced Tuesday. Starting Aug. 28, the Board of County Commissioners won’t …

The 2026 Top Trade Associations

Alliance for Clean Energy New York Marguerite Wells, Executive Director Marguerite Wells / ACE NY The Albany-based Alliance for Clean Energy New York is a champion of the renewable energy industry in the state, bringing together business executives, …

Boss Security Screens Meets Heavy Performance Requirements in Independent Security Testing

Five security screen models successfully tested for heavy impact and forced-entry resistance under SMA 6001-2021 LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Boss Security Screens announced that five of its security …

AC Repair Woodland Hills CA — What Homeowners Must Know During a Heatwave Advisory

TOP AC answers the most critical AC repair questions from Woodland Hills homeowners as an active heat advisory and ongoing heatwave push August highs to 103°F. WOODLAND HILLS , CA, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the National …

Open Sesame Garage Door Repair Awarded Best Garage Door Repair Company in Summerlin, NV

Open Sesame earns Best Garage Door Repair recognition in Summerlin, highlighting fast response, same-day service, and trusted local repairs. LAS VEGAS, TX, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Open Sesame Garage Door Repair Las …

Revamp Garage Door Company Launches New Website for Garage Door Repair Pittsburgh Customers

Veteran-owned Revamp Garage Door Company unveils a new website making it faster to book trusted garage door repair near you across the Pittsburgh area. PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Revamp Garage Door Company, a …

Muscat to Host Rex Fuels Global Expo & Conference 2026 on 31 August 2026 at Grand Millennium

MUSCAT, MUSCAT, OMAN, August 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across India, Oman and the wider Middle East, roads are being expanded, upgraded and reimagined as critical links between cities, industrial centres, ports and emerging trade corridors. …

Door N Key Offers Residential, Commercial and 24 Hour Locksmith Service

Door N Key provides residential locksmith, commercial locksmith and 24 hour locksmith services throughout West Palm Beach, FL. WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Door N Key Locksmith, a family-operated …

Modern Railing Co Offers Glass, Aluminum and Balcony Railing Installation

Modern Railing Co provides glass railings installation, aluminum railing installation and balcony railing installation across South Florida. BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Modern Railing Co, a South Florida …

Pro Comfort AC Offers AC Installation, Heating Installation in Boca Raton, FL

Pro Comfort AC provides AC installation, heating installation and electric heater services to homes and businesses near Boca Raton, FL. BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pro Comfort AC, a family-owned HVAC …

ParcelRecordsUSA Expands Property Search Across All 24 Maryland Jurisdictions

ParcelRecordsUSA Expands Property Search Across All 24 Maryland Jurisdictions BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BALTIMORE, Md. — ParcelRecordsUSA has expanded its Maryland property-records directory with dedicated …

LV5 Capital Expands Multifamily Portfolio With 729 Units

Ohio-based LV5 Capital co-invests in Austin and Waco communities plus a 229-unit Lawton, Oklahoma property, extending its multifamily strategy to the Sunbelt. LIMA, OH, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LV5 Capital has …

National Technical Institute Graduates 103 Certified HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical Technicians From Phoenix Campus

NTI’s largest graduating class of 2026 fills critical HVAC, plumbing and electrical jobs PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National Technical Institute (NTI), a leading vocational trade school founded in 2003 …

Express Asphalt Solutions Selected as Preferred Paving Partner for Better Buzz Coffee’s Florida Expansion

Express Asphalt Solutions will support Better Buzz Coffee’s Florida growth with commercial paving and parking-lot services across Tampa Florida TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Express Asphalt Solutions, a Florida- …

Vortex Doors Celebrates 30 Years of Serving Salt Lake City Businesses

Three decades of trusted commercial door repair, installation, and service across Northern Utah SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vortex Doors is proud to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its Salt Lake …

Mission Air Sees Surge in Emergency AC Repair Calls as McAllen Hits 100°F

South Texas HVAC Contractor Reports Peak-Season Service Volume as Aging Systems Reach Their Breaking Point MCALLEN, TX, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MCALLEN, Texas — August 2026 — Mission Air …

Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Held at New Hampton Inn & Suites Cadillac

CADILLAC, MI, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sapphire Group, a Troy, Michigan-based hotel ownership and management company, recently hosted a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Hampton Inn & Suites …

Denver's Gray Era Is Ending, and 2026's Color of the Year Picks Prove It, Painting Company Says

Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore both named warm, earth-toned Colors of the Year for 2026 — and Harmony Painting says the shift is already visible in Denver. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For much of the …

Harmony Painting Applies New EPA Lead-Safe Certification to Denver's Century-Old Homes

The Denver painting company, now EPA Lead-Safe certified, urges pre-1940 homeowners to inspect exterior paint before winter turns small failures into repairs. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DENVER, Colo. — Walk …

Ready Electric Recognized as Best Electrician Service in Los Angeles for Fast Response

Ready Electric earns recognition for fast-response electrical service, trusted repairs, and professional residential electrical solutions across Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- **LOS ANGELES, …

Next Hour Named Best Garage Door Repair Company in Santa Clarita

Next Hour Garage Door Repair earns 2026 recognition for fast response, 24/7 service, and trusted garage door repairs across Santa Clarita, CA. SANTA CLARITA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Next Hour Garage Door …

More Long Island Homeowners Are Replacing Aging Oil Systems with High-Efficiency Heat Pumps, Says Soundview HVAC

One of Suffolk County’s Top-Rated HVAC Companies on Long Island Points to Rebates and Lower Operating Costs in Heat Pump Surge MIDDLE ISLAND, NY, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Soundview Heat and Air Conditioning, one of …