Here are the top construction news stories across Pennsylvania for the week ending July 25, 2025:
- Penn State University Construction Projects: Penn State continues to advance multiple transformative construction projects across its campus, including the recently completed Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building, the ongoing $115 million Osmond North Building (set for completion in January 2027), and renovations at Beaver Stadium, which could cost up to $700 million. These projects aim to enhance academic facilities, student housing, and athletic complexes, aligning with Penn State’s broader goals to improve campus life and infrastructure. READ MORE
- Pennsylvania Budget Talks Stall Over Road & Bridge Funding: As the legislature works on the state budget, transportation funding has become a sticking point. Republicans are demanding substantial funding for roads and bridges—including up to $500 million in debt financing—while also resisting increases in public transit funding proposed by Governor Shapiro. This impasse has significant implications for the future of construction planning across the state. READ MORE
- Pennsylvania Senate Designates “Construction Opioid Awareness Week”: The Pennsylvania Senate has officially designated the week of July 21-25, 2025, as “Construction Opioid Awareness Week” through Senate Resolution 133. READ MORE
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