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 Matthew Thibault • Jan. 22, 2026

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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Labor

A roundup of articles about issues affecting the workforce.

By Construction Dive staff

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 Sebastian Obando • Updated Jan. 21, 2026

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 Jeffrey Kinney • Jan. 20, 2026

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

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 Sebastian Obando • Jan. 15, 2026

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

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 Sebastian Obando • Jan. 14, 2026

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

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 Sebastian Obando • Jan. 13, 2026

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

Multifamily starts tumble 26%

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

By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 12, 2026

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 Joe Bousquin • Jan. 9, 2026

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

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 Sebastian Obando • Jan. 8, 2026

New England Revolution advance $500M Massachusetts soccer stadium project

The Kraft Group, owner of the MLS franchise and the NFL’s Patriots, committed at least $100 million to site remediation and waterfront development.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 7, 2026

Tutor Perini subsidiary nabs 2 California projects

Rudolph and Sletten will build a new performing arts center in San Francisco and healthcare facilities at UC Davis Health’s Sacramento campus.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 7, 2026

5 construction trends to watch in 2026

Contractors will be keeping tabs on material costs, data center demand, interest rates and more this year.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 7, 2026

Ørsted, Equinor challenge Trump administration stop work order

The December stop work order is estimated to be costing the 700-MW Revolution Wind project at least $1.44 million per day, project attorneys alleged.

By Diana DiGangi • Jan. 7, 2026

Moss acquires Ellison in Florida builder roll up

Moss will bring Tampa-based Ellison Construction into its building business, while Ellison’s development and owner advisory arms will operate separately.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 6, 2026

Want insights on your city’s infrastructure? Now you can Google it.

New Ask Google Earth feature allows users to see everything from the number of stop signs to storm drains in a city.

By Ryan Kushner • Jan. 6, 2026

Construction Champions 2026 submissions close soon. Nominate a woman leader now.

Submit your nominations for outstanding women builders by Feb. 9 for our annual showcase, which will run during this year’s Women in Construction Week.

By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 6, 2026

How contractors can navigate cost pressures, labor shortages and regulatory hurdles in 2026

Despite widespread challenges, companies that embrace digital tools and pursue diverse project portfolios will have a strategic edge over the competition.

By Danielle Kaiser • Jan. 5, 2026

Data center construction rolls into 2026

2025 may have come to an end, but the data center construction boom continued. 

By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 5, 2026

Holiday lights bring seasonal cheer to the construction world

Cranes, trees and construction-mobiles share the spotlight in Construction Dive’s 2025 Holiday Lights contest.

By Matthew Thibault • Dec. 22, 2025