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Home » Topic » Business » Economy

Smarter Asset Management in Construction Is the Antidote to Lingering Tariff Pressures

by Syed Ali | Sep 7, 2026
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Tariffs aren't what they once were, but they are still impacting construction's daily operations.
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The Case for More Data Center Construction

by Peter Dyga | Sep 7, 2026
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For many communities, data centers represent a significant opportunity for economic growth.
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Cautious Optimism, Persistent Challenges: AEC Firms Feeling Positive Despite Challenges

by Construction Executive | Sep 3, 2026
Research | Artificial Intelligence | Business | Economy | Finance | Nuts + Bolts | Technology | Top Story

AEC firms cautiously optimistic in 2026, according to Grassi.

July Nonresidential Construction Spending Growth Entirely Due to Data Centers

by ABC | Sep 1, 2026
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Spending was down on a monthly basis in 8 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories.
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Backlog Holds Strong

by Construction Executive | Aug 28, 2026
News Briefs | Business | Business Intelligence | Economy | Nuts + Bolts | Project Delivery | Top Story | Uncategorized

Construction backlog edged down in June while contractor confidence in sales and staffing continued to climb

Construction Futures: August 2026 Economic Roundup

by Construction Executive | Aug 27, 2026
Business | Construction Futures | Economy | Top Story

Data centers and contractor hiring both gain momentum in August.
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Living in a Material World: The Evolution of Building Methods and Materials Over Time

by Grace Calengor | Aug 27, 2026
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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?

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

by ABC | Aug 14, 2026
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Overall construction input prices are 7.4% higher than one year ago.
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