Month: July 2026

Public opposition, megaproject starts and workforce investments: the latest in data center news

As major players kickoff megaprojects and pour millions into training, many data center builders consider…

Will US high-speed rail projects ever leave the station?

California’s San Francisco-Los Angeles project looks to the private sector for help, but other privately…

Private construction spending slid in May

Outside of the data center boom, spending on private projects weakened again, especially in the…

Terrazzo joints and rugby: One Gilbane exec details her construction journey

Maggie Reed, the business unit leader for Gilbane Building’s Richmond, Virginia, office, says resilience is…

AI engineers and testing: how Suffolk adds tech to its workflows

Doug Harrison, vice president of corporate operations for the builder, emphasized that consistent technology implementation…

Judge permanently bars DOT from blocking Hudson Tunnel funds

The way in which President Donald Trump’s administration held back money for the project “flagrantly…

Trump taps acting Secretary Sonderling to lead DOL

Keith Sonderling has voiced support for business-friendly regulations and programs that encourage employers to perform…

Construction job openings hit 10-month high in May

The increase, paired with the industry’s layoff and hiring rate, shows an uneven environment for…

Changes to Pell Grants are a win for America’s workforce

Starting Wednesday, the grants can go toward short-term trade education, a major win for an…