Month: January 2026

Construction’s labor demand gap forecast shrinks

Down from half a million in recent years, contractors will still need hundreds of thousands…

Hudson Tunnel faces Feb. 6 work stoppage if funding halt continues

The Gateway Development Commission said Tuesday construction activity on the project will cease if federal…

California’s $6B Sites Reservoir picks Barnard for CMAR contract

The Bozeman, Montana-based firm’s selection for an initial $1 million preconstruction award has stirred controversy…

Office sector benefitting from rise in attendance, JLL says

Almost all Fortune 100 companies have moved to hybrid or full-time in-office requirements, helping the…

Construction starts ended 2025 on an upswing

Infrastructure projects, alongside data centers, drove much of the groundbreaking growth in December and across…

McCarthy-HITT JV completes $1.7B government campus in St. Louis

The project, a sprawling complex for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, marks the largest federal investment…

Why good subcontractor management matters

Disputes and delays can be avoided with clear planning and strong communication throughout a project’s…

Congress advances transportation funding bill

The legislation largely maintains funding for public transportation and passenger rail but slashes a program…

Why joint ventures are becoming a core construction strategy

Today’s environment is making JVs a practical—and often necessary—choice for contractors.

After years of stability, construction materials costs are heating up again

Copper and electrical components posted the sharpest gains to end the year, according to consulting…