An article from Dive Brief AI data center spending drives growth in semiconductor market CIOs are contending with rising compute costs, looking to cheaper models to rein in spending amid rapid infrastructure expansion. Published Aug. 25, 2026 Makenzie Holland Senior…
An article from Dive Brief Chinese drones, now facing tariffs, are the top choice of US builders Among respondents to an ABC survey, 97% of those who use drones said their primary machines were built by China’s DJI. The second…
An article from US slaps 50% tariffs on many Canada imports The Section 338 duties apply to a wide variety of products — even if they qualify for duty-free treatment under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Published July 21, 2026 Antone…
An article from Canada tariffs put pressure on concrete, cement prices A 50% tariff can scuttle previous estimates and increase the risk of disputes, said one attorney. Published July 22, 2026 Sebastian Obando Senior Reporter Share Copy link Email LinkedIn…
An article from Groundbreakings cooled in June after megaproject boom eased Construction starts “came back down to earth” after strong activity in May, said Sarah Martin, director of economic research at Dodge Construction Network. Published July 23, 2026 Sebastian Obando…
An article from Dive Brief Fed holds benchmark rate steady in vote with three dissents The central bank held the main interest rate steady in a 9-3 vote after a two-day meeting. Published July 29, 2026 Grace Noto Senior Editor…
An article from Dive Brief Turner’s cost benchmark surged 5.2% in Q2 The annual increase compared to a 1.4% jump quarter over quarter. Rising demand for skilled labor continues to drive inputs, the contractor said. Published July 29, 2026 Joe…
An article from Opinion Construction’s warning lights are blinking. Most firms aren’t looking at the dashboard. Climbing interest rates and high inflation have resulted in slowing demand despite the data center boom, writes a construction
An article from Dive Brief Construction spending dropped 3.2% in June Excluding data centers, private nonresidential construction spending was down 7.9% year over year in June, according to ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. Published Aug. 4, 2026 Zachary Phillips Senior…
An article from Dive Brief Construction job openings rose in June as contractors felt staffing woes For the third straight month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported higher year-over-year job vacancies. Paired with other recent data, that may not mean…