An article from Dive Brief Private construction spending slid in May Outside of the data center boom, spending on private projects weakened again, especially in the warehouse and office markets, according to ABC analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data. Published…
An article from Data centers dominate construction’s latest economic reports Nearly every metric highlighted the strength of the artificial intelligence buildout and weakness in other private project activity. Published July 8, 2026 Sebastian Obando Senior Reporter Share Copy link Email…
An article from Dive Brief US labor market continues to be ‘low hire, low fire’ Current trends indicate slower job growth ahead as an increasing number of consumers say they’re having trouble finding jobs. Published July 9, 2026 Lara Ewen…
An article from Cooling data center surge caused slip in June construction planning Planning for the artificial intelligence buildout eased month over month in June, according to Dodge Construction Network. Published July 9, 2026 Sebastian Obando Senior Reporter Share Copy…
An article from Dive Brief Construction costs dropped in June, will likely tick up again A brief respite in fuel prices caused input costs to drop in June. But the recent escalation in the Iran war will likely drive them…
An article from Skanska reports record $7B order intake for Q2 CFO Pontus Winqvist remained measured in the face of a robust backlog as well as economic hurdles, telling Construction Dive, “you can’t build a trend on one quarter.” Published…
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