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How Joint Ventures Are Redefining Delivery of America’s Biggest Construction Projects

The demands placed on a single general contractor to deliver monumental projects have led companies to adopt a collaboration-based delivery model.

Construction Materials Prices Flat in July, Up 7.4% From a Year Ago

Overall construction input prices are 7.4% higher than one year ago.

Construction Backlog Indicator Plummets in July

The South remains the only region with larger backlog than one year ago.

Building on Water: How Central Builders Leveraged Connected Construction to Conquer a Complex Jobsite

Data siloing can cause more than project lag time on complex projects—information blindness and miscommunication can be dire.

Construction Costs Should Stabilize for 2026 Despite Persistent Global Pressures

Barring any unforeseen bearish events in 2026, construction cost inputs are expected to mirror cost escalation in 2025.

What Every Construction Leader Should Know Before Investing in AI

by Michael Delgado | Jul 29, 2026
Business | Business Risk | Productivity

Construction leaders are under real pressure to adopt AI, but implementation without a proven playbook remains a challenge. Here are the emerging best practices contractors are using to prepare their organization before they invest.

Construction Futures: July 2026 Economic Roundup

Construction momentum hits a plateau mid-year, with contractor confidence holding stable despite ups and downs in employment and spending—respectively.

Construction Materials Costs Fall With Oil Prices in June

While construction input prices followed oil prices down in June, overall input prices are up year-over-year.

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How Joint Ventures Are Redefining Delivery of America’s Biggest Construction Projects

Construction Materials Prices Flat in July, Up 7.4% From a Year Ago

Construction Backlog Indicator Plummets in July

Building on Water: How Central Builders Leveraged Connected Construction to Conquer a Complex Jobsite

Construction Costs Should Stabilize for 2026 Despite Persistent Global Pressures

What Every Construction Leader Should Know Before Investing in AI

Construction Futures: July 2026 Economic Roundup

Construction Materials Costs Fall With Oil Prices in June

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