Construction News
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Last updated: Oct 30, 2026
ABC publishes free cybersecurity roadmap for DOD contractors
The tool aims to help companies understand the first steps toward certification in an environment where artificial intelligence has elevated hacking risks.
Despite pausing rate hikes, ‘inflation is too high’: Fed chair
The news didn’t surprise apartment investors, who tuned in for signals indicating future rate increases.
Jacobs-PCL JV wins $1B San Francisco wastewater upgrade
The makeover of the city’s largest treatment plant, which handles nearly 80% of the area’s wastewater, will occur while the facility continues to operate.
Bedrock Robotics digs up $600M in new funding
The latest infusion brings the autonomous tech startup's total funding to nearly $1 billion and marks a $4.1 billion valuation for the company.
Carrier Global to spend more than $600M on campus in Fort Worth, Texas
The new manufacturing and engineering center will expand the company's U.S. production capacity for advanced thermal management systems, Carrier said.
JE Dunn tapped for $480M Minneapolis airport upgrade
The Metropolitan Airports Commission selected the general contractor to serve as construction manager at risk for an expansion project at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport.
Turner-led JV completes $300M Cleveland higher ed facility
The five-story, 189,000-square-foot research building at Case Western Reserve University includes labs that can adapt to evolving tech and methods across a range of scientific disciplines.
Skanska-Stacy Witbeck JV breaks ground on $2.43B California metro
The joint venture has turned dirt on the 6.7-mile project, designed to ease traffic congestion in the East San Fernando Valley.
PCL’s $250M Seattle Amtrak facility arrives on time, under budget
The builder constructed the maintenance hub for Airo trains for $50 million less than the original contract price. Amtrak will use the funds for other rail investments.
Suffolk sees hospital construction crunch ahead of California’s earthquake rule
Two Suffolk executives say the state’s 2030 seismic deadline presents multiple challenges on hospital builds, including strained equipment lead times and pricing.
Construction’s Biggest Boogeymen: 6 Business Problems Contractors Can’t Escape
From labor shortages and payment delays, these six construction business challenges continue to haunt contractors.
ADM Names New President
The asphalt plant manufacturer appointed the former BOMAG Americas and TAG Manufacturing executive to lead operations following...
Trackunit, DEWALT Integrate Tool Tracking Across Jobsites
The partnership aims to reduce tool search time and improve visibility across construction fleets by connecting DEWALT Tool Connect...
How IoT Helps Synchronize People and Machines on the Jobsite
As technology moves away from isolated smart machines toward synchronized sites, digitized workflows are helping contractors remove...
Construction Employers Must Post Physician Panels Prominently, Not Just Accessibly, Court Rules
From the gang box to the courtroom, McCray v. United Electric Company/Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company offers key insight for...
Where Preservation Dollars Buy the Most Safety
The takeaway for a preservation program is which one buys more safety and where to spend it first.
Stop Repeat Repairs: Better Inspection Records Improve Fleet Maintenance
Connected equipment inspection histories help construction fleet managers identify recurring failures, verify repairs, reduce...
Cybersecurity Risks That Can Derail Construction Projects
Construction firms are connecting more people, platforms and project systems than ever. That creates speed and visibility, but...
How MTVs Saved a California Paving Contractor From Closure
Vance Corporation once had to run its office out of a spare bedroom. Last year it did $50 million, and the Shuttle Buggy played...
ServiceTitan Survey: Tariffs Pressure Contractor Profit Margins
A survey of 1,020 commercial contractors examines rising costs, delayed payments, AI adoption and the operational challenges affecting...