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U.S. construction industry
Coverage of U.S. construction industry in the Nexus archive.
- Extreme heat Is becoming a bottom-line issue for business
Extreme heat is increasingly disrupting businesses, with North America experiencing twice as many heat waves since the mid-20th century. Utilities are modernizing power grids to meet air-conditioning demand, while AI data centers drive growth in cooling technologies. Construction and transportation sectors face rising costs and productivity challenges due to heat-related disruptions.