Pennsylvania Construction Recap – Top Stories for Week Ending September 12, 2025

This week we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the bravery of the first responders and everyday heroes who answered the call that day. May we never forget their sacrifice, and may we continue to stand united in their memory.

Here are the top construction stories from Pennsylvania this week:

SEPTA Avoids Cuts by Tapping into Reserves & Enacting Fare Increases: The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is using $394 million in state-provided capital project reserves to restore transit services that had recently been cut to address a roughly $200 million deficit. The agency also approved a 21.5% fare increase, which is expected to generate about $31 million more annually. READ MORE.

Solar For Schools – Potential?: Despite reports on all this savings potential for going solar, only two schools in the Philadelphia school district currently have solar systems. The state’s Solar for Schools Grant Program has funded over two dozen school solar projects elsewhere in the region. READ MORE.

Harrisburg Revival Plans: Local planning experts are calling for renewed momentum in downtown Harrisburg development. A recent reflection points out a drop in large-scale projects since 2008, and challenges (funding, vision, parking) that have discouraged developers. READ MORE.

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Author: buildingpa

I am the proud father of three amazing daughters and I'm married to an awesome lady. When I'm not hanging with the family, I'm the executive director for the Keystone Contractors Association.

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