Construction news of interest to construction professionals in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts has seen a steady increase in its population throughout its history and that trend is continuing into 2015. Since the state is constantly welcoming new residents, it would stand to reason that there would be a brisk residential construction industry in the state that attracts contractors from all over New England. But the truth…
In 2011, the commonwealth of Massachusetts lifted the ban on casinos and opened the floodgates for legalized gambling. It took a few years, but several companies are finally stepping up with significant investments in large resorts and casinos that should help change the financial future of Massachusetts. The more immediate economic impact of casino projects…
According to ERN Mountain States, the construction spending levels in 2014 were the highest since 2008. In 2014, the construction industry spent $981 billion on projects, which is up by more than two percent from the previous year. The obvious benefit of this news is that an increase in construction spending normally indicates that the economy…
The LEED standard for energy efficiency is something that has become extremely popular with United States contractors and government agencies at the federal, state, and local levels. When a state makes a conscious effort to encourage energy efficient contracting, it lowers its energy producing costs, reduces hazardous waste, lowers the cost of living for residents,…