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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What Mark Carney’s agenda means for the construction industry

June 17, 2025

Mark Carney’s Liberal government plans to reshape Canada’s construction sector by increasing funding on housing and reducing zoning laws.

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Population and housing starts are behind Canada’s affordability crisis

June 13, 2025

Canada’s housing starts have stayed flat since the 1970s, while the population has tripled, driving Canada’s housing affordability.

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Tariff pressure continues to drive construction materials costs up

June 10, 2025

Construction material costs have risen for the third consecutive month so far, thanks to tariff uncertainties clouding pricing strategies.

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Nvidia will pour $500B into US AI supercomputer construction

June 6, 2025

Nvidia is expected to spend $500 billion into building AI chips and supercomputers in the U.S. fueling a major manufacturing boom in tech.

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Ontario’s $955M skills development fund aims to protect trades jobs

June 5, 2025

Ontario expands Skills Development Fund by $955M to protect trades workers from U.S. tariff pressures. Learn what it means for employers.

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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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