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    Construction’s new worker demand drops to 350,000 in 2026: report

    Down from half a million in recent years, the estimate could prove conservative as construction workers retire and political actions destabilize the labor market, per ABC.

    By • Jan. 28, 2026
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    California’s $6B Sites Reservoir picks Barnard for CMAR contract

    The Bozeman, Montana-based firm’s selection for an initial $1 million preconstruction award has stirred controversy from a carpenters union.

    By • Jan. 27, 2026
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Construction Dive

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

    By Construction Dive staff
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    Office sector benefitting from rise in attendance, JLL says

    Almost all Fortune 100 companies have moved to hybrid or full-time in-office requirements, helping the sector reach a post-pandemic leasing volume high, according to the firm. 

    By Joe Burns • Jan. 27, 2026
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    McCarthy-HITT JV completes $1.7B government campus in St. Louis

    The project, a sprawling complex for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, marks the largest federal investment in the city’s history.

    By • Jan. 26, 2026
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    Opinion

    Why good subcontractor management matters

    Disputes and delays can be avoided with clear planning and strong communication throughout a project’s lifecycle, writes a construction attorney.

    By Nicole Kwapisz • Jan. 26, 2026
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    Garney expands west with Emery & Sons acquisition

    The move supports the Kansas City, Missouri-based contractor’s long-term vision of becoming a full-service water solutions provider with a presence in the Northwest.

    By • Jan. 23, 2026
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    Roche’s Genentech more than doubles North Carolina facility investment to $2B

    The 700,000-square-foot project broke ground in August and is set to produce weight-loss treatments by 2029 in Holly Springs, a growing biopharmaceutical hub.

    By Nathan Owens • Jan. 23, 2026
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    Turner establishes equipment rental, site services firm

    First Equipment Company will expand its services to more than 40,000 Turner trade partners, as well as to other contractors across the country.

    By • Jan. 22, 2026
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    Nonresidential construction spending loses momentum as factory builds falter

    Decreased investment in manufacturing construction led the decline, followed by drops in the office sector, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.

    By • Jan. 22, 2026
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    US ‘will not become a nation of renters’: Trump

    At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the president discussed his executive order restricting institutional investors from buying single-family homes.

    By Julie Strupp • Jan. 22, 2026
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    Deep Dive // 2026 Outlook

    Breaking down the data center opportunity for builders in 2026

    The AI boom positions construction firms to capitalize on multibillion-dollar facility builds and level up their businesses with the technology.

    By • Jan. 22, 2026
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    Texas, N. Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania — where pharma manufacturing investments have surged

    Pledged projects have landed in a handful of hotspots while giving rise to potential new hubs across the U.S.

    By Alexandra Pecci • Jan. 21, 2026
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    Moody’s sees $3T in data center spending by 2030

    The financial services company says costlier builds and power constraints could stretch out completion timelines, but demand remains strong.

    By • Updated Jan. 21, 2026
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    Kratos and Bombardier announce new facilities to kick off 2026

    In addition to the defense technology and aircraft expansions, Becton, Dickinson and Co. plans to spend $110 million on its flush syringe facility in Nebraska.

    By Jeff Kinney • Jan. 20, 2026
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    Opinion

    Why OSHA standards shouldn’t be the high-water mark for contractor safety

    As 2026 gets underway, a construction injury lawyer argues that government benchmarks represent the bare minimum, not the ultimate goal, for protecting workers. 

    By Ken Fulginiti • Jan. 15, 2026
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    Labor, tariffs collide with data center boom

    The latest outlook from the Associated General Contractors of America reveals two bright spots amid a growing number of challenges.

    By • Jan. 15, 2026
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    Major factory construction projects to watch in 2026

    TSMC, Micron, Samsung, Lilly and others are set to break ground on or open new facilities this year.

    By Sakshi Udavant • Jan. 14, 2026
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    Data center developer invests $6B in Arkansas campus

    AVAIO will start the first phase of its data center hub in the first quarter, and could scale its investment up to $21 billion.

    By • Jan. 14, 2026
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    AbbVie pledges $100B to US production in drug pricing deal with Trump

    As with the many other “most-favored-nation” deals between the White House and large pharmas, the agreement is short on details as well as its potential financial impact.

    By Ben Fidler • Jan. 14, 2026
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    Mortenson tops out Oregon pharmaceutical manufacturing facility

    A $200 million transaction between owner Serán Bioscience and Bain Capital Life Sciences in 2024 helped support the buildout of the commercial-scale plant. 

    By • Jan. 13, 2026
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    Louisville, Kentucky, joins growing number of cities bringing AI to permitting

    The city also appointed its first-ever chief AI officer to lead its effort to “harness the power” of artificial intelligence.

    By Ryan Kushner • Jan. 13, 2026
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    Multifamily starts tumble 26%

    Overall housing starts fell to the lowest level since 2020 in October.

    By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 12, 2026
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    Mortenson scores $225M Denver women’s soccer stadium

    The Minneapolis-based contractor will kick off construction this spring for Denver Summit FC’s new home pitch in the Sante Fe Yards redevelopment district.

    By • Jan. 9, 2026
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    Plans unveiled for 1,775-unit megadevelopment in DC area

    Quadrangle is developing the transit-oriented Potomac Overlook apartment and hotel project, slated for the 5.5-acre Key Bridge site in Rosslyn, Virginia.

    By Julie Strupp • Jan. 9, 2026
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    Micron to break ground on $100B New York semiconductor fab

    The tech company received a green light to proceed after obtaining the necessary permit approvals and undergoing a “rigorous environmental review.”

    By • Jan. 8, 2026