Infrastructure construction projects are ‘becoming smarter,’ says Ferrovial Construction CEO

The chief of the Amsterdam-headquartered firm’s construction division talks risk management on airport and highway megaprojects.

With shutdown, contractors ‘in the dark’ on labor data

The government shutdown prevented the Bureau of Labor Statistics from releasing a job openings report, just one of many metrics that help builders understand the broader economy.

Warehouse demand grows as companies push through tariff uncertainty

Net absorption for U.S. industrial real estate increased nearly 20 million square feet year over year in Q3, buoyed by activity in Phoenix and Indianapolis, per Colliers.

Contractors’ pay strategies hint at stabilizing job market

Salary increases driven by labor shortages and inflation have begun to slow, indicating an easing labor market, according to a recent report from an accounting advisory firm.

Turner unveils ‘wall to wall’ partnership with OpenAI

Announced at its innovation summit in Nashville, Tennessee, the two-year deal will help the contractor accelerate its artificial intelligence use, the company said.

Construction Startup Competition taps 2025 contech finalists

Now in its ninth year, the contest will pick three winners at the Trimble Dimensions conference in Las Vegas and a fourth company at a new European event.

What the last gas boom (and bust) says about today’s rush to build

Gas power M&A valuations have doubled since 2024, but new generation remains a risky investment, analysts say.

Sundt, Jacobs, HDR finish $597M California wastewater plant

The project anchors San Mateo’s $1 billion Clean Water Program, a regional initiative to modernize San Francisco Bay’s sewer infrastructure.

Michigan creates mass timber program in construction adoption push

The state will offer money, guidance and technical assistance as demand increases for the alternative building material.

As M&A ramps up, Cumming Group acquires LeftField

The move, which comes amid a flurry of acquisition activity, doubles Cumming Group’s size in the New England region.

October data signals boom, bust construction markets

With federal reports on pause amid the government shutdown, private construction indicators showed steady conditions but uneven segment activity.

Clark, D.A. Everett score $800M Carolina Panthers NFL stadium rehab

The firms formed a joint venture to lead the upgrade for Bank of America Stadium beginning in 2026.

Why ESG matters for multifamily developers, investors

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

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.