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Clark Pacific Breaks Ground on 110-Acre Arizona Plant, Tripling Capacity

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Clark Pacific Breaks Ground on 110-Acre Arizona Plant, Tripling Capacity

Coolidge, Ariz. – September 08, 2026 -- Clark Pacific has broken ground on a new 110-acre manufacturing plant in Coolidge, Arizona, a facility that will triple the company's production capacity for prefabricated building systems once complete.

Construction Proceeds in Phases Toward Spring 2027 Completion

The plant will be built in phases, with the final phase scheduled for completion by spring 2027. Clark Pacific has already begun manufacturing prefabricated building systems in a temporary facility on-site while permanent construction advances.

Roman Stone to Supply EZ-KEY Duct Bank System for Ohio Data Center

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Roman Stone to Supply EZ-KEY Duct Bank System for Ohio Data Center

Canton, Ohio – September 08, 2026 -- Roman Stone Construction Co. has been selected to supply its patented EZ-KEYTM Precast Duct Bank System for a major hyperscale data center project in Canton, Ohio.

Precast system cuts installation time to under two minutes per section

Each 10-foot EZ-KEYTM section can be installed in under two minutes using the company's proprietary alignment cones and Zip Pin connection system, replacing traditional cast-in-place duct bank construction with factory-produced, modular components.

Mobile manufacturing model produces components at or near jobsites

Roman Stone's nationwide logistics and mobile manufacturing operations allow the company to produce precast concrete products close to project sites using local workforces, reducing transportation costs and supporting national expansion into critical infrastructure projects.

NWPX Infrastructure Acquires Serpentix Conveyor for Wastewater Push

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NWPX Infrastructure Acquires Serpentix Conveyor for Wastewater Push

Vancouver, Washington – September 07, 2026 -- NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. (Nasdaq: NWPX) closed its acquisition of Serpentix Conveyor, LLC on September 2, 2026, a deal the company says will be immediately accretive to earnings.

Serpentix brings five decades of engineered conveyor expertise to NWPX's wastewater platform

Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, Serpentix manufactures engineered conveyor systems used in municipal wastewater treatment plants and industrial manufacturing facilities. The company's in-house engineering team designs systems to convey abrasive, high-moisture sludge, grit and screenings in demanding municipal operating environments.

Reliable Sprinkler, ASC Merge to Form Reliable Safety & Flow Corp

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Reliable Sprinkler, ASC Merge to Form Reliable Safety & Flow Corp

Oak Brook, Ill. – September 07, 2026 -- Reliable Safety & Flow Corporation (RSFC) launched today, combining more than 175 years of manufacturing heritage from Reliable Automatic Sprinkler, founded in 1920, and ASC Engineered Solutions, founded in 1850 as Anvil, into a single fire protection and flow systems supplier.

Merger creates one of the industry's broadest integrated safety and flow portfolios

The unified company combines fire sprinklers, devices and flexible connections, pipe joining, flow control and valves, fittings, and structural support solutions under a single accountable brand, supplemented by digital design and planning tools. RSFC targets engineers, contractors, distributors, and owners across critical infrastructure, water management, commercial construction, healthcare, education, data centers, and energy markets.

Precast Manhole Specs Hinge on Depth, Pipe Layout, and Load

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Precast Manhole Specs Hinge on Depth, Pipe Layout, and Load

Medford, Oregon – September 07, 2026 -- Precast manhole orders that skip site-specific engineering review risk costly field changes once installation begins, according to a HelloNation article featuring insights from Clay Prewitt, Precast Concrete Expert at Rogue Valley Precast in Medford, Oregon.

Invert elevations determine riser count and overall unit size

The article states that invert elevations for incoming and outgoing pipes set the base height of a manhole, which then dictates how many riser sections a structure requires. Pipe openings must be sized and positioned for specific connections, and manufacturers can cast these openings during production to reduce field cutting after delivery.

Pritzker Addresses 1,000+ Ironworkers at 45th International Convention

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Pritzker Addresses 1,000+ Ironworkers at 45th International Convention

Chicago – September 07, 2026 -- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker addressed more than 1,000 ironworkers from the United States and Canada at the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers' 45th International Convention, held in Chicago from August 31 through September 4.

Union delegates gather to set policy for 130,000 North American members

The convention brings together ironworkers, union leaders and industry partners to elect officers, set policy and adopt the union's agenda for the next five years. The Iron Workers Union represents 130,000 members across North America who work on bridges, structural steel, ornamental and architectural metals, clean energy infrastructure, rebar and fabrication shops.

DBU Backs €300,000 Ice-Storage Retrofit of 17th-Century German Manor

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DBU Backs €300,000 Ice-Storage Retrofit of 17th-Century German Manor

Gröningen – September 07, 2026 -- The Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU) is funding a roughly €300,000 renovation of the 17th-century Rittergut Edelhof manor in Gröningen, Saxony-Anhalt, installing one of Germany's first water-ice thermal storage systems in a historic building. The project, underway since late last year, is scheduled for completion by April 2028 and aims to return residential use to a building vacant since the 1990s.

Water-ice storage cuts heating energy demand by up to 50 percent

A heat pump extracts energy from water until it freezes, supplying heat during sub-zero temperatures without large battery storage. Scientific project lead Prof. Dr. Harald Garrecht said this system works alongside a roof-integrated heat-recovery unit that draws warmth from the environment above freezing, together cutting required heating energy by up to 50 percent.

Skanska Wins $57M Contract to Rebuild Del Mar Traffic Corridor

Del Mar – September 07, 2026 -- Skanska has signed a USD 57 million (about SEK 530 million) contract with the City of San Diego to expand the El Camino Real corridor between Half Mile and Via De La Valle in Del Mar, California. The contract will be booked in Skanska USA's third-quarter 2026 order intake.

Contract widens El Camino Real to four lanes and replaces an 84-year-old bridge

The project will widen El Camino Real to four lanes and replace the existing San Dieguito River Bridge, which has stood for 84 years. Construction will upgrade drainage infrastructure to cut flooding risk and add riverbank stabilization to protect the corridor from erosion along the San Dieguito River.

BOXABL Signs Deal for Up to 1,500 Homes With LC Vegas Acquisitions

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BOXABL Signs Deal for Up to 1,500 Homes With LC Vegas Acquisitions

Las Vegas – September 04, 2026 -- BOXABL Inc. (Nasdaq: BXBL) has entered a multiyear purchase agreement with LC Vegas Acquisitions, LLC for up to 1,500 factory-built homes over three years, marking the company's largest announced residential purchase arrangement to date.

Deal structure calls for roughly 500 homes delivered annually

Under the agreement, purchases are expected to occur in phases, with approximately 500 homes anticipated each year, subject to project schedules, site readiness, and regulatory approvals. The agreement does not require that any purchases be made and remains subject to conditions, contingencies, and performance requirements.

Waterline Tower Tops Out in Austin, Becomes Tallest Building in Texas

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Waterline Tower Tops Out in Austin, Becomes Tallest Building in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas -- September 01, 2026 -- DPR Construction completed the 74-story Waterline tower at 98 Red River Street two months ahead of its original 50-month schedule, finishing the job in 48 months. The 1,025-foot structure now stands as the tallest building in Texas, DPR announced on Aug. 31, 2026. The 2.7 million-square-foot tower, co-developed by Lincoln Property Company and Kairoi Residential, combines residential, hotel, office, retail and parking uses on a footprint of more than three acres in downtown Austin.

DPR Deploys 6,800 Workers Across 4.5 Million Labor Hours

More than 150 trade partners and roughly 6,800 skilled workers logged approximately 4.5 million hours on the project, with about 1,000 workers onsite during peak construction. Crews placed more than 150,000 cubic yards of concrete, a volume DPR compares to 46 Olympic-sized swimming pools, and built 92 individual sculptural columns, including 15 installed on the roof.