Construction Extraction – March 14, 2024

Unveiling Bold Brews and Breaking News within the AEC Community – March 14, 2024

Building a Sustainable Future: This Week's Construction Insights & Boxcar's Layercake Coffee

Dive into this week's key construction industry highlights, showcasing innovation, sustainability, and growth. And discover Layercake by Boxcar, a coffee that redefines the essence of balance and richness. Join us as we explore the intersections of construction developments and exquisite coffee culture.

Latest Construction News (March 5 - March 12)The construction sector continues to exhibit robust growth and innovation across the busiest regions in the United States. Here are the highlights from ENR.COM for the specified timeframe:

1. Microsoft Thermal Energy Center: A pivotal project in sustainable construction, the center uses an innovative geothermal heating and cooling system to serve Microsoft’s 72-acre East Campus Modernization outside Seattle, marking a significant achievement in sustainability and technological advancements.
   
2. EV Battery Plant Construction Booms: Despite a slowdown in EV demand, construction projects for EV batteries are booming, highlighting a sustained push towards greener energy solutions and technological infrastructure within the construction industry.
   
3. Construction Employment Trends: With the addition of 110,000 jobs in March, the construction industry signals a robust recovery phase, regaining a significant portion of the jobs lost during the pandemic's onset.
   
4. Lake Charles Methanol Plant: The planned $3.2 billion facility in Louisiana, producing low-carbon methanol, reflects the industry's commitment to environmentally friendly construction projects and sustainability.
   
5. Material Price Volatility: The construction sector is navigating the challenges of material price volatility, with input prices increasing for the first time after three months of decline, impacting project costs and planning.
   

Coffee of the Week: Layercake from BoxcarThis week, we're featuring "Layercake" by Boxcar, a coffee that exemplifies harmony with its smooth milk chocolate sweetness and rich dried fruit notes, making it a superb choice for coffee enthusiasts seeking a well-balanced cup.

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