Construction News
Headlines from 4 industry sources. Updated daily.
Last updated: Jul 26, 2026
Builders capitalize on flood of water projects
Water projects across the U.S. picked up to end 2025. Through this year, they’ve shown no signs of slowing down.
FlatironDragados names 2 US C-suite members
Building on the momentum from the Flatiron-Dragados merger two years ago, the firm’s U.S. arm has named a new president and chief operating officer.
Maryland issues RFQ for Key Bridge main span
The procurement follows an announcement from the Maryland Transportation Authority that it will split the rebuild into four contracts.
What new construction leaders get wrong
A good captain on the jobsite or in the office is a good listener, keen observer and frequent communicator, writes a construction consultant.
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 health and environmental concerns,” the Kansas Health Instit
Groundbreakings cooled in June after megaproject boom eased
Construction starts “came back down to earth” after strong activity in May, said Sarah Martin, director of economic research at Dodge Construction Network.
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 program, many top employers continue to take advantage of it.
Electrician files harassment lawsuit against former employer, supervisor
The plaintiff, who worked at the Hanford Vit Plant in Richland, Washington, allegedly faced repeated incidents of sexual harassment on the jobsite.
How AI automation can fit into construction workflows: McKinsey
As artificial intelligence continues to shake up the building industry, choosing how to build versus how to buy solutions is important, said an expert for the consulting firm.
JLL: Construction Costs Expected to Rise Through the Second Half of 2026
A new JLL report cites trade policy, labor shortages and data center demand as key factors driving higher construction costs and...
Concrete Industry Management Enrollment Reaches Record High
More college students are choosing Concrete Industry Management programs as industry demand, hands-on education and career opportunities...
State of The Pavement Industry: Check That Sub-Base
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How Fluid Intelligence Maximizes Equipment ROI
Implementing a proactive and comprehensive fluid analysis program has been proven to reduce downtime by as much as 15%. If you’re...
Water Mitigation Starts Before The First Storm
Whether the issue is too much water or too little, the result is often the same: movement beneath the home that eventually leads...
Industrial Truck Beds Rebrands as Hilltip Premium Truck Beds
The truck bed manufacturer has adopted the Hilltip name as it expands its lineup of commercial truck bed solutions.
Community Opposition, Labor Constraints Reshape Data Center Construction Pipeline
Growing local resistance, permitting challenges and power constraints are delaying billions of dollars in AI data center projects...
5 Ways to Keep Compact Loaders Ready When Every Hour Counts
Keeping a skid steer or compact track loader jobsite-ready doesn't require anything complicated. It comes down to building a few...
Construction Labor Struggle Calls for Stronger Workforce Planning
Recent immigration policy confusion is another reminder that contractors benefit from diversified hiring, retention and long-term...
Travelers Report Highlights Injury Risks for New and Older Construction Workers
First-year employees account for 44% of construction injuries, while older workers face longer recovery times, according to a...
Emanuel Silva: The Case for Small Jobs
Emanuel Silva does not mind the jobs other contractors turn down. Replacing a few windows. Tying new clapboards into old siding. Repairing porch details. Swapping out basement columns. Coming back six
The Dangers of Poly Vapor Retarders (and Other Enclosure Ills)
I was recently called by one of the largest builders in the Midwest to a town home development where mildew growth was appearing in wall corners and near some baseboards along exterior walls. The affe
SawStop CTS Jobsite Table Saw
SawStop table saws, which are supposed to immediately brake when the spinning blade contacts skin, are a controversial topic amongst carpenters. So, when I decided to purchase their Compact Table Saw,
Scheduling Is a Team Sport
Most project schedules in residential remodeling are built by one person and handed to everyone else. Typically, the project manager, salesperson, or the owner spends an hour or two building a schedul
Dri-Eaz HEPA 700 Air Scrubber
Earlier this year, I really dug into air scrubbers. Our last unit had finally bitten the dust, and unfortunately the manufacturer had gone out of business, leaving us filterless and high and dry when
Durable Rooftop Decks
On a recent new construction project near Virginia Beach, the plans included three separate second-story porches located almost entirely over finished space. During design development, the architect h
The DeWalt DCS520B Cordless Track Saw
Tool descriptions often get overdone with words like “revolutionary” or “game changer.” In a rare case, I will come across a tool type that actually improves my work. Finally buying a trac
Health Savings Accounts for Retirement Planning
In February of 2024, I reviewed health insurance options for employees and employers in the construction trades. In that article, titled “Health Insurance Basics” (11/24), I emphasized the importance
Working In The Heat
Summer is here! Whether you live with heat all year or just get to have it for a few months, knowing how to manage the conditions around you is vital to staying safe. In my article “Working in Winter”
Practical Energy Upgrades
I met Mick and Laura Waverly in 2014 when they bought an early 1900s Dutch Colonial in Albany, N.Y. Since then, they have become long-time, repeat clients. Their home has beautiful interior millwork,
Berkshire Hathaway Completes Acquisition of Taylor Morrison
Berkshire Hathaway has completed its acquisition of Taylor Morrison for $72.50 per share in cash, representing a total equity value of $6.8 billion.  “Today marks an important step forward as Tay
How Developers Name Master-Planned Communities
Before a master-planned community (MPC) has a logo, model homes, or a grand opening, it has a name. And according to developers across the country, that name has become far more than a marketing label
Product Pick of the Week: WVH Debuts Flexible Wood Surfaces
Expanding its collaboration with Drew & Jonathan Home, WVH has launched two high-performance, flexible wood surface lines designed to wrap architectural features. Property Brothers hosts and desig
How Stylecraft Is Building Bigger While Staying Local
From introducing smaller homes and townhomes to expanding into new markets, Stylecraft Builders spent 2025 focused on creating attainable housing while positioning the company for future growth. Those
Earnings Roundup: NVR and Century Communities Report Q2 Results
In a market that has challenged home builders with weak consumer sentiment and affordability concerns, public builders continue to demonstrate resilience in their results. In a week where D.R. Horton
Where Are Retirees Shopping for New Homes?
Understanding where future buyers are searching can provide an early signal of where demand may emerge. Zonda’s Homebuyer Outlook (HBO) leverages a combination of NewHomeSource (NHS) traffic and consu
PulteGroup Takes Steps to Grow Built-to-Order Mix in Q2
PulteGroup continued its efforts to shift toward a greater built-to-order mix in the fiscal second quarter, reducing spec inventory and lowering starts during the period. During its second quarter ear
Big Ideas for Small Outdoor Spaces in Today’s New Homes
As new homes trend smaller in size, every square foot counts, even outside the home. Outdoor space now serves as an extension of indoor living areas, aesthetically, and adds functional space too, for
Lease-Up Discounts Deepen, but Select Markets Still Deliver Premium Pricing Power
A wave of new apartment supply is reshaping lease-up economics. Across the country, operators are relying more heavily on concessions to drive absorption, which is pulling effective rents below stabil
Revenues and Closings Rise in Q3 for D.R. Horton
In a challenging market where uncertainty is causing buyers to approach the housing market more cautiously, D.R. Horton reported positive growth in home sales revenues and home closings during the bui