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    Deep Dive

    5 construction trends to watch in 2026

    Contractors will be keeping tabs on material costs, data center demand, interest rates and more this year.

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    Construction Champions 2026 call for entries kicks off

    Submit your nominations for outstanding women builders for our annual showcase, which will run during this year’s Women in Construction Week, slated for March 1 to 7.

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    2026’s top construction conferences

    It’s time to plan for the year to come. Construction Dive has you covered with a full list of the industry conferences and expos on tap for 2026.

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    AbbVie pledges $100B to US production in drug pricing deal with Trump

    As with the many other “most-favored-nation” deals between the White House and large pharmas, the agreement is short on details as well as its potential financial impact.

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    Kansas DOT awards $288M contract, its largest ever

    The record project went to Dondlinger Wildcat EKC1, a joint venture between Wichita-based general contractors Dondlinger & Sons Construction and Wildcat Construction.

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    McCarthy hits milestone on $168M Arizona water treatment plant expansion

    Working with Black & Veatch, the contractor used virtual design and construction modeling to plan shoring, soil nails, slopes and crane locations.

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    Mortenson tops out Oregon pharmaceutical manufacturing facility

    A $200 million transaction between owner Serán Bioscience and Bain Capital Life Sciences in 2024 helped support the buildout of the commercial-scale plant. 

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    Top construction-related podcasts

    The AEC industry boasts a vast offering of informative, on-demand programs. Here are some to add to your playlist.

    Updated June 3, 2025
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    Louisville, Kentucky, joins growing number of cities bringing AI to permitting

    The city also appointed its first-ever chief AI officer to lead its effort to “harness the power” of artificial intelligence.

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    Construction planning jumped 7% to close 2025 strong

    On top of the monthly gain in December, the Dodge Momentum Index finished the year 37% higher compared to 2024.

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    Opinion

    America’s infrastructure is only as strong as its AI governance

    Given the proliferation of tools for both workers and cyber criminals, providing internal safeguards is a critical step for AEC firms, a consultant writes. 

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    Why construction M&A activity is likely to continue in 2026

    Tariffs and new tax laws have given foreign-based engineering firms incentive to establish a beachhead within the U.S. to lower costs, according to an attorney. 

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    Mortenson scores $225M Denver women’s soccer stadium

    The Minneapolis-based contractor will kick off construction this spring for Denver Summit FC’s new home pitch in the Sante Fe Yards redevelopment district.

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    Multifamily starts tumble 26%

    Overall housing starts fell to the lowest level since 2020 in October.

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    Plans unveiled for 1,775-unit megadevelopment in DC area

    Quadrangle is developing the transit-oriented Potomac Overlook apartment and hotel project, slated for the 5.5-acre Key Bridge site in Rosslyn, Virginia.

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    Micron to break ground on $100B New York semiconductor fab

    The tech company received a green light to proceed after obtaining the necessary permit approvals and undergoing a “rigorous environmental review.”

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    Construction job openings bounce back

    The number of available positions grew by 90,000 in November following an “extraordinarily low level” in October, according to the latest federal data.

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    New England Revolution advance $500M Massachusetts soccer stadium project

    The Kraft Group, owner of the MLS franchise and the NFL’s Patriots, committed at least $100 million to site remediation and waterfront development.

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    Tutor Perini subsidiary nabs 2 California projects

    Rudolph and Sletten will build a new performing arts center in San Francisco and healthcare facilities at UC Davis Health’s Sacramento campus.

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    Hensel Phelps starts 2026 with new CEO

    Brad Jeanneret, formerly the COO, will step into the role as Mike Choutka transitions to chairman of the board.

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    California high-speed rail project pivots toward public-private partnership

    Abandoning funding from the federal government, the California High-Speed Rail Authority said it sees strong interest from the private sector.

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    6 contech startups net $124.5M in new funds

    Artificial intelligence-assisted planning, procurement and scheduling solutions all received cash infusions in the final quarter of 2025.

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    Moss acquires Ellison in Florida builder roll up

    Moss will bring Tampa-based Ellison Construction into its building business, while Ellison’s development and owner advisory arms will operate separately.

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    Ørsted, Equinor challenge Trump administration stop work order

    The December stop work order is estimated to be costing the 700-MW Revolution Wind project at least $1.44 million per day, project attorneys alleged.

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    Garney breaks ground on $505.7M Florida water project

    The Kansas City, Missouri-based contractor expects to place the 26-mile South Hillsborough potable water pipeline into service by the end of 2028.