A recent Ashland Planning Commission hearing presented a stark contrast in development outcomes, with one residential project sailing through approval while a major commercial redevelopment was abruptly halted. This tale of two projects, one on Scenic Drive and the other on Ashland Street, vividly
A cursory glance at the latest nonresidential construction planning data might suggest a market tapping the brakes, but this surface-level cooling masks an unprecedented and highly concentrated surge of activity in key sectors. The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), a reliable forward-looking indicator
The U.S. construction industry is greeting the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate cut with a measured dose of optimism, viewing it as a welcome tailwind but not the transformative force needed to unleash a new wave of development. While the quarter-point reduction—the third in 2025—provides a
As the demand for commercial and light industrial space continues to outpace supply in Central Oregon, a significant new development in Bend's north end is poised to reshape the landscape for local businesses seeking room to expand. Developer Taylor Brooks, operating through its subsidiary TB Bend
The American construction industry is facing a period of intense strain, as a December 2025 report from data firm ConstructConnect reveals a dramatic spike in project-related stress. This surge, driven primarily by the escalating costs of materials and operations under recent tariffs, is pushing a
The American home building industry, which began the year with robust optimism and accelerated construction schedules, has encountered an abrupt and significant downturn as the crucial spring selling season revealed a stark absence of buyer demand. This unexpected shift has left builders contending
