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construction

[kuhn-struhk-shuhn] / kənˈstrʌk ʃən /




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Construction of the Texas City plant began in 2020 and it will have a production capacity of around 1.3 million metric tons of ammonia a year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

Construction spending on data centers in April was up 28% over the past year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $50.7 billion, according to the Associated Builders and Contractors trade group.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

Rodrigues had been working for Lima Construction as a principal contractor on the redevelopment of a former department store, which was being converted into a mix of commercial and residential units.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

Home Construction ETF surged 14% in one month, surpassing $100 for the first time since April.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

Construction proceeded slowly, but at a fraction of the proper cost.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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