What owners and contractors should know about data center construction contracts

The artificial intelligence buildout is booming. With that demand comes risk, which means knowing your contracts is critical, write two construction attorneys.

By Ryan Gilchrist and Ashley Sherwood • April 10, 2026

Punch List: Firms shake-up C-suites, Fluor nabs 2 energy jobs

Multiple contractors announced executive moves, an OSHA program expired, Balfour Beatty has picked a new U.S. headquarters and more of this week’s news for builders.

By Construction Dive Staff • April 10, 2026

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Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.

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4 takeaways from New York Build 2026

Topics around the data center boom, including power, public pushback and the quality of construction data, dominated the New York City event in March.

By Sebastian Obando • April 10, 2026

Mortenson acquires energy management controls firm

The Minneapolis-based contractor says Nor-Cal Controls will help it pursue opportunities in the energy market.

By Zachary Phillips • April 9, 2026

Why high-rise construction carries higher liability risk

In a trial, jurors examine whether safety rules were treated as priorities or obstacles, writes a personal injury attorney.

By Ken Fulginiti • April 9, 2026

JE Dunn launches offsite manufacturing arm

The Kansas City, Missouri, contractor will use the streamlined approach to construction and project delivery to speed up installation, bolster safety and cut costs.

By Matthew Thibault • April 9, 2026

Startups are everywhere in construction. Builders want them to meet the moment.

As contech firms offer their services to contractors, building experts say technologies need innovation, a product-market fit and proven problem-solving capabilities.

By Matthew Thibault • April 8, 2026

Single-staircase reform proposed in California

Reducing the number of staircases smaller multifamily buildings require could unlock more housing, advocates say, but a state fire marshal report urges caution.

By Ryan Kushner • April 8, 2026

What adjusted steel, aluminum and copper tariffs mean for construction

Contractors on the ground say the latest Section 232 tariffs’ effects on construction projects will vary widely depending on material type and embedded metal content.

By Sebastian Obando • April 8, 2026

Exit Interview: Adolfson & Peterson’s outgoing CEO on war impacts, construction costs

Over the past 10 years, Jeff Hansen led the builder through challenges such as inflation and a pandemic. He urges contractors not to “get over your ski tips.”

By Matthew Thibault • April 8, 2026

Why power access is critical to data center site locations

Data center leaders at Gallagher, a Chicago-based consulting firm, discuss energy constraints on the construction boom and onsite risks.

By Sebastian Obando • April 7, 2026

How AECOM Hunt raced to replace Rays’ $60M ballpark roof

After a hurricane damaged Tropicana Field, the contractor coordinated across multiple continents to transport and assemble massive fiberglass panels in time for the 2026 home opener in St. Petersburg, Florida.

By Zachary Phillips • April 6, 2026

Trimble to acquire Document Crunch in latest contech M&A

Employees of the artificial intelligence contract analysis startup will become part of the team at Trimble, which joins Procore and Autodesk in recent acquisition moves.

By Matthew Thibault • April 6, 2026

Researchers turn sawdust into fire-resistant building panels

If commercialized, the panels could turn waste products from timber and water treatment into a sustainable construction material.

By Robert Freedman • April 3, 2026

Punch List: Turner files $7M lien, NYC skyscrapers are world’s most expensive

The Big Apple remains one of the costliest places to build high-rises, Turner filed a lien on a condominium in North Carolina and more news builders may have missed this week.

By Construction Dive Staff • April 3, 2026

Autodesk acquires Rhumbix in construction data push

The startup, which aims to provide builders with better data visibility, counts Turner Construction, Suffolk Construction and DPR Construction among its customers.

By Matthew Thibault • April 3, 2026

Sociable: Meta outlines AI benefits for US construction industry

The company discussed how its AI approach to cement and concrete development can help producers compete on cost and build supply chain resilience.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 2, 2026

Data centers must have a community benefits spec: NY Build panel

Alongside the project, developers should allocate resources to the area’s surrounding infrastructure, such as roads or water systems.

By Sebastian Obando • April 1, 2026

Office-to-housing conversions grew 28% last year

New York City led other cities in converted residential units by a wide margin, followed by Washington, D.C., and Chicago, according to RentCafe.

By Ryan Kushner • April 1, 2026

Willmeng starts $7B Phoenix mixed-use project, companion to TSMC site

Halo Vista, the 2,300-acre master-planned development north of Phoenix, will sit immediately adjacent to the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s $65 billion campus.

By Matthew Thibault • March 31, 2026

Judge orders construction work stoppage on Trump’s $400M ballroom

A federal judge ruled Congress must sign off on the addition to the president’s residence, which is being built by Clark Construction and engineered by AECOM.

By Zachary Phillips • March 31, 2026

Hoffman Construction wins $350M Sound Transit contract

The Lake Oswego, Oregon-based general contractor plans to complete the Washington project in 2032, according to a news release.

By Sebastian Obando • March 31, 2026

How to navigate the NRLB’s joint employer rule reversion

The Trump administration has issued a rule to redefine joint employers. Here’s what that means for contractors’ relationships with subs.

By Zachary Phillips • March 31, 2026

Flintco-Mortenson JV breaks ground on $900M Oklahoma City NBA arena

A team made up of a local builder and a national stadium giant will aim to complete the project by summer 2028.

By Zachary Phillips • March 27, 2026

Data center buildouts slowed late last year

Despite ongoing hyperscaler infrastructure investments and record compute demand, construction declined for the first time since 2020, CBRE research found.

By Matt Ashare • March 26, 2026