Grid upgrades starting to cope with rising electricity demand
A massive wave of U.S. grid investment is set to supercharge demand for aluminum transmission cable.
Category: Building & Construction
Residential construction markets diverge
The single-family sector has come to terms with the current housing climate, while multi-family is still learning the hard way.
Non-residential construction sends mixed signals
Behind the diverging fortunes of office and industrial construction, key indicators reveal where future aluminum demand may be building or in teardown mode.
Rolls-Royce to expand SC engine plant on data center demand
These expansions are being driven by the rapid growth of data centers, which are putting electric grids under pressure.
Construction faces headwinds from tariff uncertainty, immigration crackdown
Tariffs and inflation have been playing havoc on prices and higher interest rates, and lending requirements have made financing more difficult.
Granges Americas operations a mixed bag in Q2'25
Gränges Americas said its operations during the second quarter were essentially flat, with sales to HVAC customers gaining steam while demand in other markets softened.
Week in Review: Margin squeeze and mixed signals
From Fed signals to MWP shifts and deeper trade tensions, this week brought fresh momentum across aluminum markets.
Parsing construction demand: What Oldcastle and Jeld-Wen closures reveal about the B & C market
Plant closures at Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope and Jeld-Wen are two sides of the same coin: indicators of softening demand in different slices of construction.
Billet Market Starts to Move Higher
The billet market has been quiet in 2025 so far, but extruders exposed to the spot market are now facing some challenges.
CDFI fund freezes new CDE applications: Why it could matter for aluminum and recycled metals
Starting June 2, the U.S. Treasury’s CDFI Fund is putting a pause on new applications for Community Development Entity (CDE) certification. They’re calling it a blackout period. It’s temporary, for now, but it’s something to watch, especially if you’re in construction or metals.