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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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    David Keeling confirmed as new head of OSHA

    The former Amazon and UPS safety executive takes on the role as the agency is expected to advance a heat safety regulation. Keeling has said OSHA needs both regulatory and technology updates.

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    DOE cancels $7.56B in energy projects, largely in blue states

    The decision freezes funding for 223 projects in 108 Democratic and 28 Republican House districts, according to a news release.

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    Work continues on NYC megaprojects, despite $18B federal funding pause

    Crews remain active on the Gateway Tunnel and Second Avenue subway, but a prolonged government shutdown or review could affect future progress.

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    Amazon plans next Indiana fulfillment center

    The facility would join the e-commerce giant’s roster of 13 fulfillment and sortation centers in the state, including another site opened last month.

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    Burns & McDonnell nabs $80M Texas water reclamation job

    The project is an example of recent investments into water infrastructure in the Lone Star state.

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    Q&A

    How Granite Construction uses automated machinery on site

    Aaron McClellan, construction technology manager for the infrastructure builder, emphasized connecting with workers on how technology intersects with their jobs.

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    OpenAI taps AMD for massive compute buildout

    The two companies will deploy six gigawatts of GPU capacity beginning next year, the latest effort to build out data center infrastructure.

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    Opinion

    In recruiting, construction needs to pitch being a leader, not a laborer

    Boyd Worsham, president and CEO of the National Center for Construction Education and Research, writes that the industry should emphasize the top, not the bottom, of building’s career ladder.

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    Skanska JV wraps up $450M Baltimore tunnel nearly 2 years early

    A progressive design-build delivery method, 24/7 worker scheduling and shutting the tunnel down during construction helped speed up the job, a project manager said.

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    Project Wins

    September 2025: Contractors report their latest awards

    Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders including McDermott, Jacobs and Tutor Perini.

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    NYC zoning changes, high vacancy rates drive office conversion activity

    Shifting financial conditions, housing shortages and programs that help building owners evaluate conversions have accelerated activity, Cushman & Wakefield says. 

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    Illinois plans $50.6B for infrastructure, Trump blocks Chicago money

    The six-year program allocates billions for roads, bridges and transit, but the White House froze $2.1 billion for the Windy City in a fight over diversity and inclusion.

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    Zachry Construction acquires Texas water infrastructure firm

    The deal will help Zachry hone in on the fast-growing water construction market.

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    Charlotte airport opens $608M terminal lobby expansion

    A Holder-Edison Foard-Leeper joint venture added 175,000 square feet of new space and renovated another 191,000 square feet to the facility in North Carolina.

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    Cleveland Browns tap AECOM Hunt-Turner JV for $2.4B NFL stadium

    The duo that has built multiple professional football venues will lead the charge on the New Huntington Bank Field in Brook Park, Ohio.

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    JM Smucker to spend over $120M on Hostess plant expansion

    The Twinkies owner was acquired two years ago for $5.6 billion, but has since seen demand wane amid inflation and an uptick in the use of GLP-1 drugs.

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    DOE cancels $7.6B in clean energy awards in states that voted against Trump

    “Our democracy is badly broken when a president can illegally suspend projects for Blue states in order to punish his political enemies,” said Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif.

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    Opinion

    Empowering jobsite leaders starts with breaking down barriers

    Dubbing all foreman on projects as “frontliners” has led to an increase in commitment and collaboration, writes Rachel Neal, vice president of global safety for Compass Datacenters.

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    Tennessee hospital selects team for $1B facility

    The joint venture of Turner, Flintco, Nickson General Contractors and Fifer & Associates will lead construction on the Memphis medical center.

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    Bill proposes new visa, a potential boon to construction staffing

    As immigration raids target workers on jobsites, one bill seeks to provide lawful employment for employers in dire need of crews.

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    Crane count drops 44% across North American cities

    Major markets showed fewer of the hallmarks of building activity for the second consecutive report, according to Rider Levett Bucknall.

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    Builders slow to adopt AI despite perceived benefits

    A survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors found that although builders rate artificial intelligence highly, implementation on jobsites lags.

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    Construction job opening rate hits near-10-year low

    The industry counted 188,000 jobs in August, a drop of nearly 40% both month over month and year over year.