The U.S. has dramatically increased infrastructure spending since the bipartisan infrastructure law passed in 2021—but many Americans are still driving on deteriorating roads. A new analysis from Construction Coverage finds that highway and street construction spending surged roughly 25% in recent years, reaching nearly $150 billion annually—yet more than 1 in 8 major U.S. roads are still classified as being in poor condition nationwide. The report ranks every state based on the share of major roads in poor condition using the latest federal roadway data and reveals a stark regional divide in infrastructure quality.

The U.S. has dramatically increased infrastructure spending since the bipartisan infrastructure law passed in 2021—but many Americans are still driving on deteriorating roads. A new analysis from Construction Coverage finds that highway and street construction spending surged roughly 25% in recent years, reaching nearly $150 billion annually—yet more than 1 in 8 major U.S. roads are still classified as being in poor condition nationwide. The report ranks every state based on the share of major roads in poor condition using the latest federal roadway data and reveals a stark regional divide in infrastructure quality.

Trace One just released new data showing Americans are continuing to drink less alcohol, with just 51.1% of adults reporting alcohol use—down from a peak of 56.7% just ten years prior. At the same time, interest in non-alcoholic beverages like NA beer and mocktails continues to surge, pointing to a broader shift in consumer habits and health awareness. The study uses data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to rank states based on the gap between their peak alcohol consumption and their current alcohol consumption.

Trace One just released new data showing Americans are continuing to drink less alcohol, with just 51.1% of adults reporting alcohol use—down from a peak of 56.7% just ten years prior. At the same time, interest in non-alcoholic beverages like NA beer and mocktails continues to surge, pointing to a broader shift in consumer habits and health awareness. The study uses data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to rank states based on the gap between their peak alcohol consumption and their current alcohol consumption.

Construction Coverage has released the 2026 edition of the hottest real estate markets in the U.S., revealing where demand is still surging despite a national slowdown. While home sales are down 8.3% year-over-year and price growth has cooled to just 1.1%, certain markets—especially in the Northeast—remain highly competitive, with homes selling quickly and often above asking. The analysis ranks markets using key indicators like price growth, days on market, and bidding activity to show where buyers are still facing intense competition heading into the spring housing season.

Construction Coverage has released the 2026 edition of the hottest real estate markets in the U.S., revealing where demand is still surging despite a national slowdown. While home sales are down 8.3% year-over-year and price growth has cooled to just 1.1%, certain markets—especially in the Northeast—remain highly competitive, with homes selling quickly and often above asking. The analysis ranks markets using key indicators like price growth, days on market, and bidding activity to show where buyers are still facing intense competition heading into the spring housing season.

As the spring housing market ramps up, many buyers aren’t just facing high prices and mortgage rates—they’re also inheriting older homes with higher maintenance costs. A new analysis from Construction Coverage found the median age of U.S. homes has climbed to 43 years, as years of underbuilding continue to reshape the market. The report ranks metros and states with the oldest housing stock, highlighting where buyers are most likely to encounter costly repairs, renovations, and energy inefficiencies.

As the spring housing market ramps up, many buyers aren’t just facing high prices and mortgage rates—they’re also inheriting older homes with higher maintenance costs. A new analysis from Construction Coverage found the median age of U.S. homes has climbed to 43 years, as years of underbuilding continue to reshape the market. The report ranks metros and states with the oldest housing stock, highlighting where buyers are most likely to encounter costly repairs, renovations, and energy inefficiencies.