Public Works
OSHA Crackdown on Municipal Job Sites: What Changed in 2026
OSHA stepped up municipal jobsite enforcement in 2026 with 340 additional inspectors and new penalties up to $156,259 per willful violation. Here's what changed.
Sarah Torres · 2026-04-12
Public WorksSchool Construction Spending Hits $89B: Where the Work Is in 2026
School construction spending hits $89B in 2026, up 14% from 2024. Here's which states are building, which trades are in demand, and how to win the bid.
Public WorksHow States Are Spending Record DOT Budgets: A Project-by-Project Breakdown
States are spending $318B in DOT construction budgets in 2026, a record. This is where the money is going — by state, project type, and federal match ratio.
Public WorksCity Hall Renovation vs New Build: Cost Analysis Across 50 Projects
City hall renovation vs new construction cost analysis across 50 projects. Per-SF costs and procurement analysis.
Key Metrics
Public construction
$476.8B
annual rateTotal public construction spending including federal, state, and local projects.
School construction
$89.2B
State DOT budgets
$312B