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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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    Layoffs hit Barton Malow’s $3B GM, Samsung battery plant project

    The general contractor left open the possibility for workers to return to the Indiana plant if activity onsite ramps back up.

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    Over one-third of companies plan to replace entry roles with AI, survey says

    Although cutting entry-level hires may increase savings in the short run, drying up this pipeline to future leaders could create a long-term crisis, a Korn Ferry report warned.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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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.