Industrial

Data Center Demand Is Creating a Talent Crisis Across the Rest of Construction

by Sam Cormack | Oct 27, 2026
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Mission-critical construction is moving at a ridiculous pace, and the influx in labor demand is stripping all the capabilities away from the rest of the construction sector.

A Long Haul For Lithium: Oversized Crystallizers Delivered Over 600 Miles

by Construction Executive | Oct 23, 2026
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The crystallizers perform the final step in the mine’s planned lithium production process.

The Delay You Did Not Draft For: Regulatory Risk in Data Center Construction Contracting

by Jason Kosek, Keith Lazere | Oct 6, 2026
Risk | Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Industrial | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Markets | Regulations | Risk Management | Top Story | Topic

Smart contract drafting and executing can provide contractors protection in the face of data center construction pauses.

Building for What’s Next: How Flexible Design Is Reshaping Small-Bay Construction

by Dale Cavan | Sep 21, 2026
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Neighborhood flex-bay buildings can incorporate a functional level of office or showroom space, conditioned warehouse areas and core building systems from the outset.

What Testing Delays Actually Cost a Project and How to Avoid Them

by Chad Dunham | Sep 16, 2026
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Just because you may be done with school doesn't mean test results don't matter, and they may make or break a project timeline.

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.

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.

Nonresidential Construction Maintains Hiring Momentum in July

by ABC | Aug 11, 2026
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Nonresidential construction employment continued to expand at a healthy pace in July.