The Future of Construction Isn’t Robots, It’s Faster Decisions
Rather than physical jobsite automation, construction firms are finding value from AI in...
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June 2026 Data Center Report: Construction Remains Strong as Costs Rise
The ConstructConnect Data Center Report tracks construction starts, costs, geography, and near-term...
Data Center Construction Surge Meets Growing Local Resistance
Community opposition to data center projects is intensifying and could increasingly shape where...
Novelis Rebuilds U.S. Aluminum Capacity as Prices Rise and Demand is Strong
Novelis restarts Oswego, N.Y. aluminum facility, and readies Bay Minette, Ala., with 600-kilotonne...
NY Union Opens Apprenticeship Recruitment for 25 Construction Laborers
A New York union training fund is opening a limited recruitment for 25 skilled construction labor...
Students in Georgia Hold Signing Day for Skilled Trades Careers
At Roswell High School in Georgia, students sign on for skilled trades careers as schools and...
Alaska House Advances $2.5B Capital Budget for Repairs, Schools, and Infrastructure
The Alaska House approved a capital budget totaling about $2.51 billion, with roughly $1.84 billion...
Gallup Survey Finds Local Opposition to Data Centers as U.S. Construction Surges
Gallup found 71% oppose local AI data centers as the industry surges, with ConstructConnect...
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The Construction Economy Brief for May 2026
Watch ConstructConnect Chief Economist Michael Guckes on a video series discussing the key issues...
Upstate NY Data Center Land Rush Tests Grid Limits, Communities, and Permitting
More than 30 Upstate New York data center proposals are testing grid capacity, tax incentives, and...