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A daily selection of construction and real estate news from established U.S. publications.

Real estate · Nov 5, 2026

Fortress Buys Assisted Living Center in Delray Beach, Fla.

Fortress Investment Group acquired a 126,918-square-foot assisted living facility for $25.8 million, located near Interstate 95 in Delray Beach.

Read on Commercial Observer

Real estate · Nov 5, 2026

Coral Gables, Fla., Spends $24M to Expand City Hall

The City of Coral Gables purchased the 53,029-square-foot Biltmore Medical Center to expand municipal facilities, completing ownership of the 400 block of Biltmore Way.

Read on Commercial Observer

Real estate · Nov 5, 2026

Welltower Pays at Least $49M for Broward, Fla., Rehab and Nursing Home

Welltower acquired the Glades West Rehab & Nursing Center, an 86,009-square-foot facility with 120 beds in Miramar, Florida, for $49.1 million.

Read on Commercial Observer

Construction · Nov 5, 2026

Skilled Trades Training Meets Only 55% of Demand

A national report highlights significant workforce gaps and state-level shortages in training completion for skilled construction trades.

Read on For Construction Pros

Economy · Nov 5, 2026

Banks Tighter on Lending for Commercial Real Estate

The Federal Reserve's October survey indicates that banks are tightening lending standards for small firms and commercial real estate projects.

Read on CNBC Real Estate

Construction · Nov 4, 2026

Data Centers Drive Nonresidential Spending Higher in September

U.S. nonresidential construction spending increased by 0.6% in September, reaching a total of $1.3 trillion on a seasonally adjusted basis.

Read on Construction Business Owner

Policy & regulation · Nov 4, 2026

HUD Launches Express Lane for Multifamily Construction Loans

The Department of Housing and Urban Development implemented a faster review process for multifamily construction loans using Low-Income Housing Tax Credits.

Read on Construction Dive

Construction · Nov 4, 2026

Nearly 200,000 Construction Workers Quit in September

Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that 200,000 construction workers quit in September, the highest number in over three years.

Read on Construction Dive

Economy · Nov 4, 2026

Mortgage Rates Drop but Homebuyer Demand Continues to Decline

Despite mortgage rates falling for a third week, high home prices and inflation have caused a decline in overall mortgage demand from buyers.

Read on CNBC Real Estate

Construction · Nov 3, 2026

USDOT Deploys $1.24B for Rail Infrastructure Projects

The U.S. Department of Transportation is allocating $1.24 billion in IIJA funds to remove highway-rail conflicts and improve safety.

Read on Construction Dive

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