CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY, CURATED DAILY.
Construction hiring slowed in January according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics job openings and labor turnover data. The sector continues to face challenges in bringing on new workers despite ongoing demand for construction projects.
California is removing regulatory barriers to convert vacant office buildings into residential units, though implementation efforts have seen inconsistent results. The shift addresses housing shortages while repurposing underutilized commercial real estate.
Messer-Sundt JV has begun a $900M infrastructure project at Nashville's airport, which includes building a road loop and six-level consolidated rental car facility as part of a larger $3B capital improvement program. The work is part of upgrades to Tennessee's busiest airport.
Infrastructure investments in roads, water systems, and power are essential foundations for housing development and affordability. Renewing federal surface transportation funding before its September expiration is a critical first step to support residential construction.
ABC has announced its 2026 Construction Workforce Award winners across four categories: Craft Instructor, Craft Pro, Young Pro, and Safety Pro. These awards recognize outstanding individuals who excel in their roles and contribute to the construction industry's workforce development.
AEC 2026 will feature discussions on implementing AI effectively in construction, addressing real business value and the practical challenges companies face when adopting these technologies. The focus will be on how organizations need to shift their mindset and business models to successfully integrate AI into their operations.
Construction company leaders are partnering with nonprofits to build more reliable and diverse labor pipelines for their projects. These public-private partnerships help expand the available workforce and create more stable employment opportunities in the industry.
Skanska has secured a $165M contract to build a 185,000-square-foot biology facility for Texas A&M University, with construction slated to begin next year. The Stockholm-based contractor will leverage its existing relationship with the university as a repeat client on the project.
Kewazo, a construction robotics company, secured $35M in funding to develop its own AI platform for job site automation. Procore and NVIDIA are partnering to create detailed digital twin models of data centers, advancing how construction and facility teams can plan and manage complex projects.
Coakley & Williams Construction has been named ABC's 2026 Contractor of the Year, recognizing the firm's excellence and contributions to the construction industry. The award highlights the company's commitment to quality, innovation, and leadership in commercial construction.
US urban rail transit expansion isn't keeping pace with population growth as cities choose cheaper bus rapid transit systems over subways and light rail. This shift reflects budget constraints and the need for faster, more economical transit solutions.
Barton Malow has reshuffled its executive leadership, adjusting responsibilities for four C-suite and executive team members. The changes support the contractor's strategy to pursue new business opportunities.
Cost overruns on construction projects typically stem from poor planning decisions made early in the project phase, not just jobsite mistakes. Project stakeholders need to take ownership of their decisions during planning stages to prevent budgets from ballooning later.
3D scanning technology has become more affordable and accessible, moving beyond expensive lab equipment into practical tools for construction and engineering work. Lower costs mean more jobsites and companies can now use scanning for reverse engineering, documentation, and quality control tasks that previously required significant investment.