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Construction Data

Data Centers Lift Construction Outlook, but Economic Worries Grow

Survey shows strong demand for data centers and power projects in 2026, even as contractors grow more concerned about recession risks, labor shortages and policy uncertainty.

Tanja Kern

January 13, 2026

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While data centers and power projects are driving commercial demand, contractors say economic uncertainty and workforce shortages could affect residential and mixed-use construction in 2026, according to a new AGC and Sage survey.

Frank Gehry standing beside a detailed architectural study model used to develop the digitally driven construction methods that influenced modern building delivery.

Obituary

Frank Gehry, 96, Was an Architect Who Pushed Construction Into the Digital Era

Long before BIM and VDC became standard, Gehry’s projects forced an industry to adopt digital methods that reshaped complex building work

Bryan Gottlieb, managing editor of Roofing Contractor

Bryan Gottlieb Debra K. Rubin Jeff Yoders

January 9, 2026

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Pioneering designer's death marks a key chapter in construction innovation, as his digitally driven methods forced contractors, engineers and fabricators to reinvent how complex buildings are delivered.

Safety

New Study Shows Safety Challenges in Construction

The ASSP and J.J. Keller Center for Market Insights surveyed 700 construction professionals

Art Aisner

January 1, 2026

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New joint research sheds light on changing safety landscape in construction.

David Peterson Joins KAI 360 CS as Senior Project Manager

He brings more than 47 years of international construction experience to KAI.

December 15, 2025

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He brings more than 47 years of international construction experience to KAI.

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Louisiana Contractor Arrested for Fraud After Abandoning Project

A Gonzales couple was arrested for contractor fraud after abandoning a project that paid them over $180,000.

October 20, 2025

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A Gonzales couple was arrested for contractor fraud after abandoning a project that paid them over $180K.

Silhouette of two construction professionals on a jobsite at sunset with cranes in the background, illustrating ABC’s August 2025 report showing backlog at 8.5 months and contractor optimism holding steady.

Economic Indicators

Contractor Backlog Sees Slight Dip in August; But Optimism Holds Steady, ABC Says

infrastructure and heavy industrial work offset weakness in commercial and institutional sectors but index still falls

Bryan Gottlieb

September 20, 2025

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Contractors report a shift in market momentum, with survey data showing signs of pressure in some sectors even as confidence holds above growth thresholds.

KAI 360 CS Hires Pete Kraus III as Project Manager

The company announced the addition of Pete Kraus III as project manager.

August 30, 2025

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The company announced the addition of Pete Kraus III as project manager.

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Top States for Commercial Construction Spending Reports DISCA

Commercial construction spending has reached record levels in 2025, with Texas leading overall and smaller states like North Dakota and Idaho excelling per-capita, while growth remains uneven across regions.

August 27, 2025

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Commercial construction spending has reached record levels in 2025, with Texas leading overall and smaller states like North Dakota and Idaho excelling per-capita, while growth remains uneven across regions.