Infrastructure

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Report: Uncertainty Raises Construction Project Costs by 12.4%

A global survey finds construction delays, budget pressures and project cancellations rising as material inflation and supply chain risks persist.

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From Army Truck Driver to COO: A Voice for Women in Construction

November 9, 2026

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Data Center Opposition Could Cost America a Generation of Skilled Workers

November 7, 2026

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Where Preservation Dollars Buy the Most Safety

October 27, 2026

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Keeping One of North Carolina's Busiest Beach Routes Moving

October 18, 2026

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Why Curing Matters More Than Ever

October 14, 2026

Recommended

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Construction Fleet Readiness: Use This Paving Project Playbook

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First U.S. Robotic Plotter for Road Construction

Construction workers finishing wet concrete with hand tools and measurement equipment on a residential driveway project.

Checking Concrete Flatwork Quotes Against DOT Bid Tabulations

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6 Trends Shaping the Next Wave of U.S. Warehouse Construction

Industry Trends

Construction Demand Remains Strong but Growth is Concentrated in Key Areas

Skanska’s 2026 construction market report finds strong demand in data centers, infrastructure, power and advanced manufacturing, while labor, equipment and material issues remain.

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Construction News

Nonresidential Construction Spending Edges Up 0.1% in July

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

U.S. nonresidential construction spending rose 0.1% in July to $1.286 trillion, with data center construction driving the increase, according to ABC.

Total nonresidential construction spending chart from July 2015 to July 2026, showing spending values in billions of dollars with an upward trend

Highway Trust Fund Crisis: What Contractors Need To Know | Watch FCP

Eno Center for Transportation

The Highway Trust Fund is heading toward insolvency — and the window to fix it is closing faster than most contractors realize.

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Industry Trends

U.S. Construction Spending Forecast to Reach $2.85 Trillion by 2031

California, Texas, Florida, New York and New Jersey are projected to account for 42% of U.S. construction spending by 2031, with data centers driving demand.

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3 Trends From NAPA's Mid-Year Meeting In Columbus | Watch FCP

National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)

A few quick topics that were the talk of the town in Columbus, OH during NAPA's Midyear Meeting.

House Republicans Advance Ban On Heat Safety Standard, Workers To Absorb The Risk

H.R. 6213 cleared committee on a party-line vote. It would bar the Department of Labor from ever finalizing a federal heat rule, including the performance-based version the road builders themselves asked for.

Construction workers laying asphalt on a road using hand tools and spreading equipment

Crosswalk Art: Celebrating the World Cup in Atlanta

Big Apples Services

In less than a month, Big Apple Services turned artist-commissioned designs into 32 preformed thermoplastic crosswalks murals in the heart of the city.

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Vermeer, Interlune Expand Partnership to Develop Lunar Construction Equipment

Vermeer and Interlune are expanding their partnership to develop lunar excavation and site-preparation equipment, with a mission-ready system targeted for 2028.

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Fall Protection

Does Your PPE Conform To The Latest Standard?

International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA)

What concrete contractors need to watch for about personal safety equipment standards.

Construction workers in safety gear operating concrete finishing equipment on a job site

BA250 Gets A Lifeline In Senate's Highway Bill Stopgap

National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)

The new surface transportation bill gets an extension, but theres still a long road ahead before it gets passed.

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Concrete Grinders & Scarifiers

Does Diamond Grinding Concrete Create Risk? | Watch FCP

International Grooving & Grinding Association

A research study looked at the effects of diamond grinding on airfield concrete pavement.

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Rebar & Reinforcement

Reinforcing Early Stage Construction

Discovering more about the Precast concrete and Fabrication divisions within CMC.

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