Construction Backlog Indicator Rises Again in September on Data Center Strength
Commercial and institutional construction backlog dipped in the middle of the year, but it has since risen to its highest level since 2025.
Lumber Holds Steady, Plywood Climbs
Gordian reported an 11% quarterly increase in plywood costs and a 3% increase in pine-board prices.
Building History: The New Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library
From a sweeping living roof to massive rammed earth walls, JE Dunn turns an ambitious design into a highly sustainable presidential library built for generations to come.
Before the Core Drill Starts: How Contractors Can Reduce the Risks Hidden Inside Concrete
Rebar, post-tension cables, electrical conduit, plumbing and communications lines are frequently embedded in concrete. Striking any of them can lead to injuries, structural concerns and more.
‘It’s Going to Become More Competitive’: Anirban Basu on Construction Project Market in Q4
Although the Fed just raised interest for the first time since July 2023, Basu is confident the American economy is only getting stronger.
Data Center Construction Spending Growing at 149% Annualized Pace Since March
“Frankly, it’s becoming difficult to contextualize the size and speed of this boom," says Anirban Basu. "Data center construction spending leapt another 7.5% in August."
Turning Hype Into ROI: Practical AI Applications for Midsized Contractors
The AI adoption market is set to near $40 billion in the next eight years; and North America already accounts for close to half of that sum.
New Research Reveals Multiskilled Crews Can Reduce Construction Completion Time by 30%
New research by the Simplar Foundation continues to showcase the benefits of multiskilling for construction workers.
