Why the modular construction market is finally going mainstream
With billions pouring into prefab housing and off-site projects, modular is changing the way the U.S. builds. But can it keep up with demand?
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Microsoft invests in Fortera to scale low-carbon cement production
With Microsoft’s support, Fortera will grow from a pilot plant to a 400,000-ton facility producing low-carbon cement that could reshape how the industry cuts CO₂…
U.S. data center spending hits record $40B in 2025
Hyperscalers like Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet are driving a 30% rise in data center construction, marking the industry’s fastest growth yet.
How the government shutdown affected construction projects
From halted jobs to unclear reimbursement rules, the government shutdown brought a on a wave of financial risk. Learn what contractors should do to minimize…
Foreign investment in U.S. real estate jumps 44% to $56B in 2025
A new NAR report shows foreign investors are spending billions more on U.S. homes. But will this wave of cash buyers reshape the housing market…
Construction workforce shortage to reach 1 million by 2026
Contractors expect to need almost 1M new workers by 2026. With higher wages and expanded apprenticeships, the industry is racing to fill critical roles.
Construction turnover hit a new high as industry struggles with retention
New data shows construction turnover remains among the highest in the U.S., raising fresh concerns about retention in an already short-staffed industry.
Nvidia’s and OpenAi $100B partnership is a big win for builders
Jensen Huang calls it the biggest AI infrastructure project yet, with GPU-packed data centers that could reshape construction, power, and regional growth.
Townhouse starts hit record amount in 2025 housing market
U.S. townhouse starts hit 45,000 in Q2 2025—17% of single-family construction and the highest share on record since 1985.
AI-powered modular housing is tackling Australia’s housing crisis
From Bathurst to Sydney, AI-powered modular housing is emerging as a solution to Australia’s housing crisis by cutting time, costs, and red tape.
Canadian housing starts increase by 14% in September
Canada’s housing starts rose 14% in September 2025, led by multi-unit builds in major provinces. The increase shows some supply-side momentum, though much of it…
Colorado Governor blasts tariffs as construction costs soar
A report from the governor’s office links surging tariffs to higher home prices and fewer building permits, warning of growing strain on Colorado’s economy.
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