Month: June 2026

Why private equity’s rollup of construction firms increases project risk

When a developer sits on both sides of the transaction, it may be incentivized to…

Modular approach can speed data center construction by 30%: Flex

More power, cooling and IT equipment is moving outside data halls in a shift that…

Tutor Perini lands $652M Guam military base project

The contractor will work via a joint venture with subsidiary Black Construction, which is based…

More cities are embracing AI permitting systems. HUD funding is available for them.

Local governments have until July 13 to apply for up to $3 million in grants for…

How to build construction teams without hiring a single person

Construction execs often wear too many (hard) hats. Sharing responsibilities can help reduce bottlenecks, writes…

NUCA launches Trench Safety Month campaign

The utility construction association is promoting excavation safety through training events, demonstrations and industry outreach…

The tariff storm has a silver lining. And it belongs to preconstruction.

Rising material costs have turned preconstruction from overhead into a necessity.

Google vows $50M for skilled trades training

Within a week of Meta investing $115 million, another major data center owner is looking…

Ex-Chicago Housing Authority director, builder accused of $4.8M kickback scheme

A former property and asset management official fraudulently awarded construction contracts at CHA properties in…

Construction costs surged in May at fastest annual rate since pandemic

“Contractors are being hit by a double whammy” of rising materials prices and slower growth…