Should you use recycled denim insulation? Pros and cons explained
Contractors say denim insulation is cleaner and quieter than fiberglass, but questions around cost and supply could slow adoption.
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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.
Port Washington council approves TID for $15B data center campus
Port Washington approved a $15B TID data center by Vantage, creating 4,000+ construction jobs and hosting AI leaders like Oracle and OpenAI, with completion slated…
World’s largest solar panel mural is on Edmonton’s SunRise Tower
Chandos Construction and artist Lance Cardinal transformed SunRise Tower with a record-breaking solar panel mural. The $31M retrofit blends cultural storytelling with clean energy, powering…
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.
Balzer’s Canada targeting net zero with new solar project
Balzer’s Canada is adopting Mechatron’s dual-axis solar trackers to reach net-zero energy at its Emerald Park facility by late 2025.
Chicago O’Hare Concourse D expansion: A $1.3B renewal
For the first time in three decades, O’Hare is adding a new concourse. Concourse D will bring 19 gates, more lounges, and better international screening…
The largest construction projects in the U.S. you probably haven’t heard of
From LNG facilities in Texas to mixed-use towers in Miami and Jersey City, these megaprojects show where America’s construction boom is headed next.
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.
6 major construction projects currently underway in Ontario
Ontario is in the middle of a building boom. From Highway 413 and the Ontario Line to Canada’s largest hospital and new green energy projects,…
Can biochar make cement carbon-negative?
Biochar, a carbon-rich material made from plant waste is being tested as a cement additive that reduces emissions while boosting strength raising hopes for carbon-negative…
Data center design: How solar, wind, and SMRs cut emissions
Data centers are under fire for their massive energy use. But hybrid systems with solar, wind, battery storage, and SMRs promise clean, reliable power.
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