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Data Center Debate: The Effect of the Ratepayer Protection Pledge

by Kristen Swearingen | Mar 27, 2026
Washington Update | ABCs | Artificial Intelligence | Business | Data Analytics | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Policy | Regulations | Technology | Top Story

AI demand is fueling a surge in data center construction—and attracting growing scrutiny from lawmakers over power, costs and labor policy.
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Wiring the AI Economy: Construction Spending on Data Centers

by Michael D. Bellaman | Mar 26, 2026
CEO Insights | ABCs | Artificial Intelligence | Business | Business Intelligence | Data Analytics | Economy | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Policy | Recruitment | Technology | Top Story | Workforce

Explosive growth in data center construction is straining labor markets, reshaping policy debates and accelerating technology adoption across the construction industry.

More Construction Companies Are Building a Technology-Focused C-Suite

by Construction Executive | Mar 11, 2026
Technology | Artificial Intelligence | Project Management | Robotics | Workforce Management

As construction and technology become enmeshed, companies are creating roles dedicated to technology.
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Heads or Tails: Deloitte’s 2026 Construction Industry Outlook

by Construction Executive | Feb 6, 2026
Research | Artificial Intelligence | Business | Business Development | Economy | Equipment | Nuts + Bolts | Recruitment | Retention | Technology | Tools | Uncategorized | Workforce

A new report from Deloitte, “2026 Engineering and Construction Industry Outlook,” identifies significant headwinds facing the industry in 2026.

Dry Data: Zero-Water Data Center Design

by Construction Executive | Feb 5, 2026
News Briefs | Artificial Intelligence | CSR | Culture | Nuts + Bolts | Technology

Microsoft is introducing water-free cooling systems in data centers to enhance sustainability, saving 33 million gallons annually, with wider deployment expected in 2027.

Cyber, Secured: Cybersecurity Beyond the IT Team

by Kevin Soohoo | Feb 2, 2026
Upgrade | Artificial Intelligence | BIM | Cybersecurity | Nuts + Bolts | Project Management | Technology | Workforce Management

The cyber landscape in 2026 is full of twists and turns. Contractors can navigate them successfully by focusing on three key pillars.

Data Center Power Demand Will Cause a Boom in Industrial Construction

by Michael De Chiara | Jan 27, 2026
Technology | Artificial Intelligence

The demand for data centers is posing a demand for more power sources.

Smart-Building Technology: The Transformative Payoff That Can’t Be Missed

by James Burke | Jan 21, 2026
Technology | Artificial Intelligence | BIM | Cybersecurity | Data Analytics | Project Management

Builders and tenants alike want smart buildings, but, according to research, only 13% of construction leaders have fully integrated building systems.
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