Project abandonments spike in 2025 with private sector hit hard

Project abandonments surged 9.5% in March of 2025, with private sector work hardest hit. The hike stems from tariff uncertainties.

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Oracle vs. Procore: The high-stakes lawsuit shaking up construction tech

Oracle’s lawsuit against Procore alleges trade secret theft, claiming sensitive data was shared by a former employee. What happens next?

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Construction Suicide Prevention Week: An industry-wide effort to save lives

Construction Suicide Prevention Week is September 9-13 to raise awareness about the alarming mental health challenges the industry faces.

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Suicide rate among construction workers hits crisis levels: ‘We have to watch out for each other’

The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates compared to other industries, the CDC said.

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Project abandonments spike in 2025 with private sector hit hard

June 3, 2025

Project abandonments surged 9.5% in March of 2025, with private sector work hardest hit. The hike stems from tariff uncertainties.

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The Obama Presidential Center is nearing completion in Chicago

May 30, 2025

The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago’s Jackson Park is being built to honor civic leadership and community engagement, with completion expected in 2026.

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AECOM joins forces with LA28 for the 2028 Olympics

May 23, 2025

AECOM’s expertise in sports infrastructure will shape the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, improving venues and athlete experiences.​

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Nonresidential construction spending hits all-time high

May 20, 2025

Nonresidential construction spending surged to a record high in February 2025, driven by government spending on infrastructure.

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More meatballs, more savings: Ikea to open eight new U.S. stores

May 16, 2025

Ikea is bringing eight new stores to the U.S. this spring and summer, including locations in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and California.

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America’s infrastructure gets a ‘C’: What’s behind the grade

May 13, 2025

A C grade means the nation’s infrastructure is in mediocre condition, showing signs of deterioration but still functioning.

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767 new homes being built in Toronto thanks to $365M federal fund

May 9, 2025

$365 million from the federal government will fund 767 new homes in Toronto, easing the housing crisis and helping the local economy.

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Deepseek AI could spark a surge in data center construction

May 6, 2025

Deepseek AI uses less power than most generative AI models. This efficiency will drive higher demand for data centers as AI use grows.

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Is a recession coming in 2025? What it could mean for construction

May 1, 2025

The U.S. tariffs will likely cause a recession, and diversified services, strategic spending, and tech adoption are key to keeping business afloat.

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Immigrant workers are holding up the U.S. construction industry

May 1, 2025

Immigrant workers comprise 30% of the U.S. construction workforce, key to addressing labor shortages and supporting industry growth.

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