State offers more than $30 million for infrastructure and redevelopment in rural communities

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and Enterprise Florida (EFI) have awarded several grants totaling more than $30 million to improve infrastructure, community redevelopment and job creation in small and rural communities. The Department of Economic Opportunity has awarded $29 million to 42 communities through the Small Cities Community... Continue reading

National: Non-residential construction spending declines in May with supply chain and labor challenges

Overall construction spending declined in May compared to the prior month, driven by continued drops in non-residential construction activity as firms struggle with supply chain disruptions, rising materials prices and labor shortages, according to an analysis of new federal construction spending data by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America.... Continue reading