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ENRMidwest
On July 1, crews placed four pioneering W14 × 1000 rolled-steel columns – each weighing 1,000 lb per ft– into the bracing core of Henry Ford Health’s new 20-story, 1.2-million-sq-ft hospital tower in Detroit, centerpiece of the $2.2-billion “Destination: Grand” expansion. Rolled exclusively by ArcelorMittal, these jumbo shapes provide the mass and stiffness to handle heavy medical equipment plus wind and seismic demands, while avoiding the extra fabrication, cost and embodied carbon of built-up welded columns. The project also debuts high-strength A913 Grade 80 sections in a healthcare setting, shaving overall steel tonnage. Together, these first-of-their-kind components streamline construction and set a new benchmark for hospital high-rise design.

Precedence Research
A spring Precedence Research report pegs 2025 market value at $5.89 billion and forecasts a 4.8 % CAGR, with AI-guided formulation and smart-factory application lines driving durability and sustainability gains.

ConstructionDive
Construction job openings rose slightly in May to 245,000, up just 3,000 from April, according to the latest federal data. While the increase is modest, the number of openings remains significantly lower –down 35% – compared to May 2024, reflecting a cooling job market. Despite fewer hires, layoffs remain historically low, suggesting contractors are holding onto workers amid labor shortages and project uncertainty. Analysts note a cautious industry stance, with firms scaling back growth plans but avoiding widespread job cuts. Ongoing immigration enforcement may further affect workforce dynamics, though the full impact remains to be seen.

Entrepreneur
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