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7 data center buildings.

Power, People, Parts: Supply and Demand on Data Center Jobsites

by Rob Macchi | Apr 3, 2026
Business | Artificial Intelligence | Departments | Project Delivery | Technology | Top Story

Data center projects require a lot of support: a power supply, a steady workforce and proper materials.

Decentralized AI: A Faster Path to Construction Productivity Gains

by Fabien Cros | Apr 2, 2026
Technology | Artificial Intelligence | Cybersecurity | Data Analytics | Drones / UAV’s | Project Management

AI a la cart. Some construction leaders are experimenting—successfully—with a decentralized AI strategy.
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Data Center Surge: Pre-Developed Space Already 90% Leased

by Construction Executive | Mar 31, 2026
News Briefs | Artificial Intelligence | Commercial | Industrial | Infrastructure | Institutional | Manufacturing | Markets | Nuts + Bolts | Technology | Workforce Management

Over 90% of data center space in development has already been leased—that's before it's even been built.
A data center being built

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
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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.
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