Pennsylvania Construction Newswire

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Thirteen to the Florida Concrete Masonry Education Council  

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Mark Arbuckle, Arnold Capote, Josh Hutchinson, James “Jamie” Johnson, Treavor Kuipers, Bob Marion, Jason Morin, Lisa Pelham and Kyle Phelps and the reappointment of David Cerniglia, Shawn McGee, …

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Thirteen to the Florida Concrete Masonry Education Council  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Mark Arbuckle, Arnold Capote, Josh Hutchinson, James “Jamie” Johnson, Treavor Kuipers, Bob Marion, Jason Morin, Lisa Pelham and Kyle Phelps and the reappointment of David …

Lackawanna County cuts ribbon on $3.1M CG Smith Road Bridge replacement

ELMHURST, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Lackawanna County officials reopened the newly constructed CG Smith Road Bridge over Roaring Brook in Elmhurst on Thursday, marking the completion of a roughly $3.1 million replacement project that finished two months …

Pet food manufacturers flock to Pennsylvania

Pet food companies are booming in the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania. The pattern follows growth in the American pet industry, which surged to $165 billion in 2026, according to the American Pet Products Association.  “The Lehigh Valley offers pet food …

UNM Rainforest Innovations sees patent growth, but funding gap persists

TECHNOLOGY Startups like TS-Nano are struggling to find investors at home The UNM Rainforest Innovations building in 2020. The nonprofit is seeing growth in patent filings and intellectual property development, but is struggling to find private capital to …

Tiffin to Debut Cornerstone Luxury Coach at Hershey RV Show

RED BAY, Ala. — Tiffin Motorhomes announced that Cornerstone Luxury Coach, a new standalone luxury motorhome brand based in Red Bay, Alabama, will see its public-facing debut at America’s Largest RV Show in Hershey, Pennsylvania, September 16–20, 2026. A …

It’s a top guest complaint but many hotels can’t fix it

On a work trip to Mississippi last year, Jason GaNun wound up trying three different hotel rooms to get some peace and quiet before a busy day — and none of them did the trick. In the first one, he said the “ancient” air conditioning unit was one of the …

What’s Next for Architecture Education? 25 Deans and Directors Weigh in as the 2026 School Year Starts

Architecture students and faculty at SCI-Arc. Image courtesy SCI-Arc. This year’s crop of architecture school leaders is looking beyond the conventional question of what architecture should be teaching toward a more unsettled one: how design education can …

New clean energy partnership to firm WV grid comes amid regional clean energy dearth

Solar panels are visible on the roof of the St. Christopher Episcopal Church, located at 821 Edgewood Drive in Charleston, in this aerial photo from Sept. 2, 2026. SEAN McCALLISTER | Gazette-Mail St. Christopher is the patron saint of travelers. So, it’s …

AI Data Centers Fuel a Construction Pay Boom While Starving Home Builders of Workers

Construction cranes dot the horizon outside Columbus, Ohio. Floodlights cut through the night. DeMond Chambliss cruises the site in a buggy, overseeing a crew of 200 welders, plumbers and electricians. He earns more than $100,000 a year now. A significant …

Data Center Boom Continues Despite Backlash

Construction of data centers continues to boom despite the growing public backlash against artificial intelligence-linked construction in American communities. Data center construction rose by 57%, comparing July ’26 to July ‘25, according to the U.S. …

Big Tech’s $100 Million Pushback: Can Ads Soften America’s Fierce Resistance to AI Data Centers?

Anger simmers in town halls from rural Ohio to suburban Georgia. Residents pack meetings. They wave signs. They demand moratoriums. Their target? The sprawling warehouses packed with servers that power artificial intelligence. These facilities devour …

Pennsylvania restricts data center development

Two views of the proposed Valley Link transmission line

Cobos: Building the reliable and resilient grid that Virginia needs: Why transmission investment is a consumer issue By Lori Cobos, former commissioner at the Public Utility Commission of Texas and former chief executive and public counsel at the Texas …

KCA video challenge to inspire next gen construction professionals

The Keystone Contractors Association (KCA) has launched a “Build the Future Video Challenge” to inspire Pennsylvania’s next generation of construction professionals.  A statewide social media campaign, the video challenge is designed to showcase  …

Where America stopped moving and started renovating: A state ranking

A new state ranking by 3 Day Blinds shows how homeowners are bridging the gap between outgrowing their homes and keeping the cheap mortgages they already have. The ranking, called the Great American Nesting Index, measures where homeowners have decided to …

Remodeling Spending Surges in Michigan and Continues To Outpace Construction Nationwide

Remodeling continues to be a viable alternative to buying a new property for homeowners across the country, and Michigan is seeing more growth in the sector than any other state. The latest State Projections of Remodeling report from the National …

10 can't-miss architecture & design events to see this September in Detroit, NYC, LA, San Francisco, Houston, London, ...

anchor Detroit will be hosting two of our featured events this September: Detroit Month of Design and the exhibition Georgia O’Keeffe: Architecture. Photo: Alex Brisbey/Unsplash. Usher in the changing season with the wide array of events, festivals, …

Mike Grigalonis takes over as Chester County Economic Development Council's CEO

Listen to article • 0:00 min When he started as an intern 27 years ago, Mike Grigalonis never expected to become CEO at the Chester County Economic Development Council. But now he’s taken the top job, leading an organization that propels business growth in …

Moisture Around HVAC Equipment Can Develop From Several Common System Conditions

SLIDELL, LA, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment regularly interacts with moisture as part of the cooling process. Condensation forms as warm, humid air passes across cold …

Drainage Planning Before Residential Construction Can Help Address Water Management Challenges

SLIDELL, LA, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Residential construction involves decisions about foundations, framing, roofing, utilities and dozens of other components, but one important consideration begins before many of those …

Timeline Design+Build Featured in LUXE Magazine's 'Influential Voices of Design'

Timeline Design+Build was featured in LUXE Interiors + Design Magazine, highlighting its integrated approach to architecture, interiors, and construction. SARATOGA, CA, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The LUXE Interiors + Design …

EZ Flow Warns North Jersey Homeowners About 5 Signs an Air Conditioner May Be Close to Failure

As North Jersey enters early fall, EZ Flow Mechanical Heating & Cooling shares 5 warning signs that an AC system may be nearing failure. CLIFTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Warm September days can still put …

Clark Roofing Brings an Operations-First Approach to Complex Commercial Roofing in Central Texas

Repair work at the Temple Public Library and Central Texas Regional Airport are two examples of the standards the company applies to commercial buildings. WACO, TX, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Clark Roofing, a Central …

Direct Online Marketing's Google Business Profile Holds a 5-Star Rating

PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Direct Online Marketing (DOM), a digital marketing agency, announced that its Google Business Profile currently holds a 5-star rating. The reviews behind it span nearly a …

Space Coast Pro Soccer Closes on 53.8-Acre Melbourne Site, Clearing the Way for USL Stadium and Mixed-Use District

MELBOURNE, FL, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Space Coast Pro Soccer has secured the land for its future home. The club has closed on the 53.8-acre site directly across from Melbourne Orlando International Airport, where …

Planning Ahead: How Community Associations Can Build Stronger Financial Futures

Community Associations Institute highlights six strategies to help community associations navigate rising costs and strengthen long-term financial stability. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With community …

Basement Flooding Safety Guidelines for Minneapolis Homeowners

What homeowners do first will impact safety protocols, what the repair ends up costing, and how long it takes to repair. MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A flooded basement is one of the most common …

Edward Tucker Architects Marks 30 Years, Honoring the Past and Looking to the Future

Huntington architecture firm celebrates three decades of award-winning design led by founder Edward Tucker, FAIA, who retired in 2025. HUNTINGTON, WV, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Edward Tucker Architects (ETA), a Huntington- …

Marketing VIP Launches to Take Marketing Off the Owner’s Plate

New managed marketing platform gives dental practices, contractors a way to run sophisticated marketing without it falling into owners workflows MILWAUKEE, WI, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For many growing businesses, …

Aging Water Heaters Are Flooding Finished Basements Across the South Valley, Utah Restoration Firm Warns

Keystone Restoration Group says water heaters installed during the region's earlier building boom are now past their service life, and they fail all at once. BLUFFDALE, UT, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Keystone …

GREAT Diamond Tool Launches OEM Diamond Polishing Pads Platform

Private-Label Diamond Tool Buyers Gain 15-Language Sourcing and Testing Resources HUI'AN, FUJIAN, CHINA, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GREAT Diamond Tool has launched an online platform for OEM diamond polishing pads, giving …

Archer Guard Stops Vehicle From Crashing Into Michigan Bridge Work Zone

Bridge crews praise the added protection of Meridian’s Archer Guard as work continues on Detroit’s M-10 Lodge Freeway DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A vehicle entered a bridge work zone on Michigan’s M-10, the Lodge …

Essential Electric Supply Publishes Step-By-Step Circuit Breaker Installation Guide

GOLDEN, CO, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Essential Electric Supply, a leading power distribution supplier in the United States, has released a comprehensive guide covering the full circuit breaker installation process, …

InventionHome® Product Developer Creates Mechanical Roof-Rack Attachment for Rapid Ladder Securement

PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dale K. of Minot, ND is the creator of the Quick Ladder Latch, a newly developed vehicle roof-rack attachment designed to provide a rapid method for securing and releasing …

Astrall Dynamics Showcases Dual Quadrupeds at IFA 2026: Moving Beyond Spec Chasing Toward Real World Deployment

BERLIN, GERMANY, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At IFA NEXT 2026, Astrall Dynamics brought its mass-produced industrial quadruped robots — the Hypertron-SW01 inspection platform and the Hypertron-T01 heavy duty work platform — for onsite …

Southland Development Authority & Steans Family Foundation Partner to Accelerate Capital Deployment in Construction

TINLEY PARK, IL, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Southland Development Authority (SDA) and the Steans Family Foundation today announced a new strategic partnership aimed at elevating minority business owners across the …

SALT Plumbing, Air & Electric Launches Annual Fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy Research

Company pledges to match first $10,000 in donations to the Coalition to Cure Calpain 3, honoring a family member living with the rare genetic disorder AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SALT Plumbing, Air & Electric …

Lancaster Hosts Artist Reception During Fall High Point Market

Asheville Meets High Point: An evening with fiber artist Amy Reader and abstract impressionist Sally Lordeon HIGH POINT, NC, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lancaster will host "Asheville Meets High Point," an …