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Toronto Hospital Suing for $100 Million Over Non-Level Floors

Toronto Hospital Suing for $100 Million Over Non-Level Floors

Toronto, ON, June 3, 2025—Toronto, Ontario-based Humber River Health is suing the consortium contracted to build and maintain its Toronto hospital for $100 million, alleging that negligent design and construction is creating health and safety problems for patients and staff.

Construction Spending Declined 0.4% in April

Construction Spending Declined 0.4% in April

Washington, DC, June 2, 2025—Construction spending during April 2025 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,152.4 billion, 0.4% below the revised March estimate of $2,162.0 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Cost Between New & Existing Homes Narrows

Cost Between New & Existing Homes Narrows

Washington, DC, June 2, 2025—Homebuyers are discovering a narrow price gap between new and existing homes, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). During the first quarter of 2025, the median sales price of a new home was just $14,600 more than an existing home.

Mortgages for Second Homes Declined 5% in 2024

Mortgages for Second Homes Declined 5% in 2024

Seattle, WA, June 2, 2025—U.S. homebuyers took out 86,604 mortgages for second homes in 2024, the lowest level in records dating back to 2018 and down 5% from a year earlier, reports RedFin.

Lititz Flooring Company Announces Two Promotions

Lititz Flooring Company Announces Two Promotions

Lititz, PA, June 2, 2025—Lititz Flooring Company has announced key leadership positions amid sustained growth of the AVA and Capri Collections Brands: Travis Whipple as vice president of sales and Daniel Ortiz as director of technical services.