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    Deep Dive // 2026 Outlook

    5 construction trends to watch in 2026

    Contractors will be keeping tabs on material costs, data center demand, interest rates and more this year.

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    Maximize project performance with an AI-powered construction ERP

    How AI-native construction ERP platforms drive smarter decisions across projects and financials.

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    What construction leaders need to know for 2026

    It’s anyone’s guess what the next 12 months will look like. Here, nonresidential building pros share insights on data centers, immigration and more to bring the year into focus.

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    Jacobs-McCarthy JV starts work on $185M California water project

    The contractors expect substantial completion on the Torrance Groundwater Desalter expansion project in October 2028, according to McCarthy.

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    6 takeaways from FERC’s data center interconnection decision

    Last week, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission found that major grid operators’ rules for large load interconnections appeared to be inadequate for data centers. Here's what that landmark decision means.

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    Construction surges despite cost, power concerns

    Municipal pushback and access to energy pose risks to future data center development, said Ermengarde Jabir, director of commercial real estate research at Moody’s.

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    Virginia approves 6-year, $28.5B infrastructure plan

    The massive plan will fund more than 4,300 construction and infrastructure jobs across the state.

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    Carollo Engineers lands $210M California water contract

    The new facility will help alleviate constraints the Placer County Water Agency faces during the peak summer months.

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    Chicago to buy, renovate Greyhound bus terminal

    The city’s action, aimed at improving the customer experience for some 450,000 riders each year, saves the bus station from possible closure or demolition.

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    Amazon plans $10B Missouri data center campus

    In addition to the construction of the facility, the tech giant will improve nearby roads and water infrastructure in the state.

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    Walsh-Turner JV gets green light on $580M utility plant project

    The two construction firms added the University of Kentucky in Lexington project to the collaboration’s growing list of higher-ed jobs.

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    Hilton Boston Back Bay completes multimillion-dollar renovation, emphasizing wellness

    The redesigned 401-room hotel offers “travelers a front-row seat to both the heritage and future of Boston” and features an expanded fitness center and upgraded meeting space.

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    Opinion

    Safety isn’t a cost. It’s one of construction’s biggest profit drivers.

    Too often, safety is regarded as a slowdown. But proper documentation and due diligence can save money and lives, writes the CEO of a construction software provider.

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    Suffolk to embed AI engineers within construction projects

    As part of the company’s “Jobsite of the Future” push, artificial intelligence pros will help improve the construction process on site.

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    Manhattan, AECOM Hunt to manage $1.45B University of Florida stadium renovation

    The team will partner to expand concourses, upgrade spaces and improve accessibility at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, aka “The Swamp.”

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    May backlog hit highest level since 2023, but confidence fell

    Contractors with data center awards reported stronger pipelines than those without those projects, said Anirban Basu, ABC chief economist.

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    Energy savings performance contracts offer a path to building upgrades when city budgets are tight

    With deferred maintenance growing and capital dollars stretched thin, local governments are using ESPCs to fund energy and infrastructure improvements through future operational savings.

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    Q&A

    Ferrovial US CEO: Infrastructure demand outpacing public budgets

    Alignment between builder and owner is where alternative delivery creates lasting value, Pepe Baraja said.

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    Tutor Perini lands $652M Guam military base project

    The contractor will work via a joint venture with subsidiary Black Construction, which is based on the island.

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    Latest construction data indicated activity outside data center boom

    While other sectors showed signs of life in April, much of the momentum still flowed through data center and public infrastructure projects.

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    Modular approach can speed data center construction by 30%: Flex

    More power, cooling and IT equipment is moving outside data halls in a shift that could help “future-proof” computing facilities, a company executive said.

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    Opinion

    Why private equity’s rollup of construction firms increases project risk

    When a developer sits on both sides of the transaction, it may be incentivized to favor its affiliated builder, even if outside contractors could offer better pricing or quality, writes a construction attorney.

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    NUCA launches Trench Safety Month campaign

    The utility construction association is promoting excavation safety through training events, demonstrations and industry outreach throughout June.

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    Opinion

    How to build construction teams without hiring a single person

    Construction execs often wear too many (hard) hats. Sharing responsibilities can help reduce bottlenecks, writes a consultant.

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    More cities are embracing AI permitting systems. HUD funding is available for them.

    Local governments have until July 13 to apply for up to $3 million in grants for automated permitting and building code systems.

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    Construction costs surged in May at fastest annual rate since pandemic

    “Contractors are being hit by a double whammy” of rising materials prices and slower growth in bid prices, said Ken Simonson, chief economist at Associated General Contractors.