Construction
Across the US, Batteries and Green Energies Like Wind and Solar Combine for Major Climate Solution
Batteries allow renewables to replace fossil fuels like oil, gas and coal, while keeping a steady flow of power when sources like wind and solar are not producing.
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Clark Contractors to Build $4.5M Field House at Lacey K-8 Academy
This week we feature a field house for a Little Rock school and a trio of million-dollar real estate transactions in Pulaski County. read more >
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$318M Makeover of Arkansas Children’s Campuses Set to Start This Month
The goals of the project include improving access to the campuses and the on-campus experience at the hospitals. The project also prepares the campuses to treat the sickest children. read more >
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Prestige Transaction Registers $2.4M Sale (Real Deals)
A 22,400-SF auto facility in North Little Rock tipped the scales at $2.4 million. read more >
by George Waldon -
A-State Steel Research Center Gets $10M From US Spending Package
The multimillion-dollar facility will support partnerships with steel manufacturers for research, process improvements and testing of advanced materials. read more >
Darragh Consolidates Operations in Memphis
The move is aimed at providing more efficient service to customers and more on-hand inventory. read more >
US Spending Package Includes $91M for Arkansas Roadways
Projects to receive funding include the future Interstate 57 from Walnut Ridge to the Missouri state line. read more >
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State Jobless Rate Holds at 3.7% in January After December Rate Revised Up
Compared to the same month the previous year, the labor force participation rate was two-tenths of a percentage point higher. read more >
Navigating Arkansas’ Energy Landscape: Solar Grows, Nuclear Shines
Buddy Hasten sees a lot of sun power in Arkansas’ future, but he also forecasts some dark moments as American utilities continue to turn away from burning coal to create electricity. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
An Ounce of Prevention… (Editorial)
Arkansas has taken the first step toward addressing the state’s inadequate levee system. read more >
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How Do I Know If I Can Afford to Hire? (Sabrina Starling On Small Business)
It may be time to free up top performers by shifting lower-value activities to new team members. read more >
Raney Building Buy Exceeds $2.8M (Real Deals)
GW1234 Investments LLC, an affiliate of Little Rock’s Good Day Farm, acquired the Raney Building at 3600 Cantrell Road. read more >
by George Waldon -
SQRL Faces Financial Strain After Ambitious Expansion
A 210-store transaction in October has not been “seamlessly integrated” as predicted by CEO J. Blake Smith read more >
by George Waldon -
Former Sears Redevelopment in the Works at McCain Mall
The project is in the planning stages after a recent $2.3 million purchase by Anchor Realty Investments LLC, led by Alan and Jessica Bubbus. read more >
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US Employers Add a Surprisingly Strong 275,000 Jobs, a Sign of Continued Economic Strength
Last month’s job growth marked an increase from a revised gain of 229,000 jobs in January. read more >
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Three Stephens Group Portfolio Companies Make Acquisitions
The private investment firm said the deals are another step toward building industry leading engineered product and specialty distribution companies. read more >
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US Job Openings Stay Steady at Nearly 8.9 Million in January, a Sign Labor Market Remains Strong
Layoffs fell modestly, but so did the number of Americans quitting their jobs — a sign of confidence they can find higher pay or better working conditions elsewhere. read more >
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Newport Gets $2M Business Development Grant
The grant will support a project by DriveSmart Auto Care Inc. of Toms River, New Jersey, which plans to open a call center in Newport. read more >
UA Plans $24M Makeover of Campus Recreation & Fitness Center
An additional 13,000-SF of fitness center space will added as part of the project. read more >
State Approves $42M in Loans for Water Infrastructure Projects
Helena-West Helena, where the water system has failed twice in less than a year, will receive more than $11 million in funding. read more >
Trillions of Gallons Leak From Aging Water Systems in US Cities
Many communities — especially older industrial and rural areas in the eastern half of the country — are facing an economic and public health reckoning after decades of deferred maintenance and disinvestment. read more >
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