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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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    Hensel Phelps starts 2026 with new CEO

    Brad Jeanneret, formerly the COO, will step into the role as Mike Choutka transitions to chairman of the board.

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    California high-speed rail project pivots toward public-private partnership

    Abandoning funding from the federal government, the California High-Speed Rail Authority said it sees strong interest from the private sector.

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    6 contech startups net $124.5M in new funds

    Artificial intelligence-assisted planning, procurement and scheduling solutions all received cash infusions in the final quarter of 2025.

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    Moss acquires Ellison in Florida builder roll up

    Moss will bring Tampa-based Ellison Construction into its building business, while Ellison’s development and owner advisory arms will operate separately.

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    Ørsted, Equinor challenge Trump administration stop work order

    The December stop work order is estimated to be costing the 700-MW Revolution Wind project at least $1.44 million per day, project attorneys alleged.

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    Garney breaks ground on $505.7M Florida water project

    The Kansas City, Missouri-based contractor expects to place the 26-mile South Hillsborough potable water pipeline into service by the end of 2028.

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    Want insights on your city’s infrastructure? Now you can Google it.

    New Ask Google Earth feature allows users to see everything from the number of stop signs to storm drains in a city.

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    Opinion

    How contractors can navigate cost pressures, labor shortages and regulatory hurdles in 2026

    Despite widespread challenges, companies that embrace digital tools and pursue diverse project portfolios will have a strategic edge over the competition.

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    Swinerton begins 2026 with exec shuffle

    Longtime finance lead Don Adair, who has been with the company since 1988, will retire Jan. 9.

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    Skanska, FlatironDragados sign additional $445M LAX contract

    The new job follows the joint venture’s initial $323 million contract to help the airport prepare for the 2028 Summer Olympics.

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    Data center construction rolls into 2026

    2025 may have come to an end, but the data center construction boom continued. 

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    Top infrastructure construction news of 2025

    President Donald Trump's return to the White House meant a whipsaw course for policy and funding that impacts infrastructure projects. 

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    Construction starts tumbled 20.5% amid megaproject pullback

    Only two projects over $1 billion broke ground in November, according to Dodge Construction Network, but second half momentum was still robust.

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    US plans fresh China semiconductor tariffs for 2027

    The duty rate will be set at least 30 days before the implementation date and stack on top of existing levies, per a Federal Register filing.

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    Holiday lights bring seasonal cheer to the construction world

    Cranes, trees and construction-mobiles share the spotlight in Construction Dive’s 2025 Holiday Lights contest.

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    Trump administration halts all large-scale offshore wind projects under construction in US

    The action affects five major offshore wind farms under development in federal waters, including the 2.6-GW Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind. The administration cited classified “national security risks” for the move.

    Updated Dec. 22, 2025
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    Jacobs starts $10B Louisiana data center

    Energy infrastructure provider Hut 8 tapped the Dallas-based contractor for engineering, procurement and construction management.

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    Top construction legal news of 2025

    Construction Dive’s award-winning Dotted Line legal column looked at the major topics trending for contractors this year.

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    House passes bill that could fast-track AI infrastructure projects

    The SPEED Act aims to cut red tape in order to meet soaring energy demand and growing competition in the global AI race, according to the bill’s sponsors.

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    WSP buys power infrastructure firm in latest M&A move

    With a total cash purchase price of $3.3 billion, WSP claims the deal will position it as the largest engineering and design firm in the U.S. by revenue.

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    $15B Stargate data center breaks ground in Wisconsin

    Crews officially began the first phase of construction on the Oracle, OpenAI and Vantage Data Centers facility and expect to complete the project, dubbed Lighthouse, in 2028.

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    AIS wins $2B in border infrastructure contracts

    The Tennessee-based builder will perform work in California, Arizona and Texas for the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection.

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    Tutor Perini sub wins $900M USACE job in Israel

    The $900 million contract from the Corps’ Middle East District will leverage Perini Management Services for design-bid-build work, primarily for the Israeli Ministry of Defense.