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Meta Platforms Inc. and Associated Builders and Contractors have launched America’s Workforce Academy, a $115-million initiative designed to train thousands of construction workers for the nation’s rapidly growing data center market.
Backlog Holds Strong
Construction backlog edged down in June while contractor confidence in sales and staffing continued to climb
Safety Gets Smarter: Predictive Construction Safety Programs Gain Momentum
Oracle Construction and Engineering’s Josh Kanner discusses why jobsite fatalities remain stubbornly high, how predictive AI is changing safety culture and why the industry's biggest opportunity isn't replacing people—it's helping them make better decisions.
Why Electronic Leak Detection Is Becoming a Must-Have in Commercial Construction
Water intrusion drives most construction disputes.
Taste the Music: Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Alabama
The new state-of-the-art Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Birmingham, Alabama.
Construction Futures: August 2026 Economic Roundup
Data centers and contractor hiring both gain momentum in August.
Living in a Material World: The Evolution of Building Methods and Materials Over Time
How did building methods and materials evolve from using stone, mortar, wet sand and wooden levers to build the pyramids to autonomous vehicles, remote jobsite monitoring, self-sensing concrete and more?
The 5% Problem: What Separates Winning Bidders From Everyone Else
Missed it by that much: Losing a bid by a narrow margin doesn't always point to budget problems.











