Robin MacLennan

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North Carolina Construction News staff writerU.S. construction spending fell for the third consecutive month in April, declining 0.4% from March and 0.5% from a year earlier, marking the first year-over-year decrease since April 2019, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). The seasonally adjusted annual spending total was $2.15 trillion, slightly below the downwardly revised figure for March.

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North Carolina Construction News staff writerNorth Carolina Governor Josh Stein joined state and local elected officials, business leaders, and housing experts to discuss strategies to expand access to affordable housing of all types in North Carolina and decrease housing costs across the state. “Our state is growing, and people need a safe and affordable place to live,” Stein said.

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North Carolina Construction News staff writerThe North Carolina Department of Transportation has selected two sites in the Pigeon River Gorge to extract and store materials for rebuilding a heavily damaged section of Interstate 40, officials announced Tuesday. The sites, located in the Pisgah National Forest near the eastern end of the storm-damaged corridor, will be critical in accelerating repairs caused by Hurricane Helene.

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North Carolina Construction News staff writerDurham City Council is expected to adopt a proposed $772 million budget for Fiscal Year 2025–2026 on Monday, June 16, following a final public hearing held June 2. The budget, presented by City Manager Bo Ferguson, includes a substantial investment in infrastructure and capital projects.

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North Carolina Construction News staff writerThe Charlotte City Council has officially adopted the Strategic Energy Action Plan Plus (SEAP+), an expanded and updated version of the city’s 2018 roadmap aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and accelerating the shift to clean energy. Approved during the council’s meeting on Tuesday, May 27, SEAP+ lays out a bold strategy to address the city’s climate and energy goals while also enhancing community resilience.