Month: July 2026

Maryland issues RFQ for Key Bridge main span

The procurement follows an announcement from the Maryland Transportation Authority that it will split the…

What new construction leaders get wrong

A good captain on the jobsite or in the office is a good listener, keen…

US data center electricity use could more than double by 2030: report

Policy responses “reflect a tension between furthering state-level economic development interests and balancing local community…

Groundbreakings cooled in June after megaproject boom eased

Construction starts “came back down to earth” after strong activity in May, said Sarah Martin,…

This carpenter will represent the US in international competition. He’s 22.

A Jacksonville, Florida, business owner is headed to Shanghai for the WorldSkills competition.

H-1B visa program hits 2027 cap

While the second Trump administration has stepped up its efforts to discourage use of the…

Electrician files harassment lawsuit against former employer, supervisor

The plaintiff, who worked at the Hanford Vit Plant in Richland, Washington, allegedly faced repeated…

AI could automate more than a third of construction work: McKinsey

As artificial intelligence continues to shake up the building industry, choosing how to build versus…

Canada tariffs put pressure on concrete, cement prices

A 50% tariff can scuttle previous estimates and increase the risk of disputes, said one…

How data center projects are reshaping extended stay hotel demand

Extended stay executives from Choice Hotels, Wyndham and My Place weigh in on the growth…