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    2026’s top construction conferences

    It’s time to plan for the year to come. Construction Dive has you covered with a full list of the industry conferences and expos on tap for 2026.

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    Top construction-related podcasts

    The AEC industry boasts a vast offering of informative, on-demand programs. Here are some to add to your playlist.

    Updated June 3, 2025
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    Opinion

    Why ESG matters for multifamily developers, investors

    Investment companies are increasingly using environmental criteria in evaluating multifamily opportunities, two real estate pros write.

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    White House ballroom spotlights historic construction risks

    Contractors who specialize in historic renovation projects say scope changes are far from rare, but the speed of the East Wing demolition is unique.

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    October 2025: Contractors report their latest awards

    Last month's wins included a $600 million Arizona highway job, a $1.5 billion Philadelphia arena and part of the $550 billion U.S.-Japan AI infrastructure deal. 

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    Bechtel, Kiewit snare piece of $550B US-Japan AI infrastructure deal

    The contractors will aid with the procurement, engineering and construction of power, data center and manufacturing infrastructure in the U.S. spurred by the foreign investment.

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    Fed’s latest cut strengthens construction confidence

    Wednesday’s trimming adds to a growing sense of a softer borrowing environment for construction by next year, according to a Fort Myers, Florida-based general contractor.

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    AI, data centers add to economic development, experts say

    The ongoing demand for data centers and artificial intelligence has created jobs for electrical components manufacturing and construction. Panelists at Nvidia GTC urge lawmakers to reform energy and trade policy to address the growth.

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    California high-speed rail CEO has a plan to get the project back on track

    A construction engineer by trade, Ian Choudri hired a new team, reworked the project plan and says it’s time to “build more and go forward.”

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    Amid M&A uptick, OpenSpace acquires progress tracking firm

    The deal comes on the heels of a partnership between OpenSpace and Disperse that began in June.

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    Caterpillar posts all-time Q3 sales record of $17.6B despite tariffs

    Demand for power generators supporting data center expansion has fueled orders and offset increased manufacturing costs across the company.

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    Skanska starts $312M New Jersey women’s prison

    The design of a 400-bed, 33-acre campus in Chesterfield Township will target a safe, secure environment for therapeutic rehabilitation, stakeholders said.

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    Tutor Perini subsidiary nabs $154.6M in Florida mechanical jobs

    Nagelbush Mechanical will install new MEP systems at five multifamily projects across the southern part of the state.

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    To aid construction worker mental health, ‘model vulnerability’

    Clayco's Dan Lester unpacks the results of a survey of 2,000 construction pros that found a higher share of employees are struggling.

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    WSP reportedly eyes Jacobs with multibillion-dollar offer

    StreetInsider reported Jacobs hired investment bankers to consider the bid, but swallowing the Dallas-based contractor whole could pose challenges for WSP, an analyst wrote.

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    DHS ends automatic extensions of immigrant work permits

    The new rule leaves employers scrambling and likely will lead to labor shortages, an attorney said.

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    Prepare for humanoid construction robots starting now: report

    General contractors can partner with humanoid robotics firms and build a road map to prepare, according to global consulting firm McKinsey.

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    Nucor rides ‘tsunami of earnings power,’ citing data center buildouts

    The company also saw import declines driven by Section 232 tariffs, which were offset by a domestic surge in steel mill shipments.

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    OpenAI, Oracle plan $15B data center site in Wisconsin

    The forthcoming construction of the four-building campus is slated to finish in 2028, according to a news release.

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    Skanska launches Atlanta Building Blocks program

    The Sweden-based firm has helped over 800 companies nationwide and generated about $740 million in contracts with program participants since 2006.

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    Granite starts $138M rehab on historic Chicago bridge

    The California-based builder will fully replace the double-decked trunnion Lake Street Bascule Bridge, which has spanned the Chicago River since 1916.

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    US hotel construction pipeline flat, while brand conversions set record

    Dallas led other markets for the most hotels under construction in Q3, but the overall pipeline experienced a slight drop from previous quarters, per Lodging Econometrics.

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    How the government shutdown impacts construction contracts

    Construction attorneys say some federal jobs during the closure may require contractors to keep working, even if they’re not getting paid.

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    Shawmut completes 2 projects at Barclays Center

    The 5,300-square-foot Gallagher Terrace, alongside the Modelo Bridge, is part of a five-year, approximately $100 million plan to improve the arena’s visitor experience.

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    Apartment conversion projects surge

    A record-breaking 180,585 apartments are in development from repurposing office spaces, hotels and other buildings, per a RentCafe report.