Commentary: Don't be blindsided by data center risks
Construction companies should approach the data center boom with caution and be prepared if demand vascillates, Engineering N -More-
AGC Smart Brief
Working on a data center? Pay attention to permitting
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association's recent Congressional Grid Innovation Expo underscored that surging power -More-
The year of the data center
This year, the construction industry was transformed by surging demand for data centers to power the AI boom.
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.
John F. Kennedy, politician, 35th president of the US
SmartBrief will not publish Dec. 25
SmartBrief will not publish Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas Day.
It's your turn to take action on mental health
Working in construction takes a toll physically and mentally through injuries, accidents, stress, behavioral health issues an -More-
Poll suggests tech adoption expanding less in 2026
An Equipment World readers’ poll found that 34% of contractors, dealers and manufacturers plan to increase their use of -More-
ENR index suggests growing contractor confidence in 2026
Engineering News-Record's Construction Industry Confidence Index rose four points to a rating of 52 in the fourth quarter, si -More-
Contracts announced for Oklahoma construction projects
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority has awarded almost $137 million in construction contracts for a total of five projects, inclu -More-
$300M increase approved for San Antonio airport expansion
San Antonio City Council has approved a $300 million increase for the city's airport expansion project, raising the guarantee -More-
Mortenson substantially completes $150M ballpark
A $150 million ballpark for the Hillsboro Hops — a minor league affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks — has reached substanti -More-
Nearly $1B allocated for 500+ road safety projects
The Department of Transportation will invest nearly $1 billion in 521 roadway safety projects across 48 states, 18 tribes and -More-
Never be so focused on what you're looking for that you overlook the thing you actually find.
Ann Patchett, writer
ConsensusDocs Price Escalation Resource Center
Price escalation, price spikes and supply shortages threaten builders' financial viability in today's construction market. -More-
AGC resource center for legal workforce
In light of the rapidly evolving landscape around US immigration policy, AGC of America has published an online resource cent -More-
Interior Dept. pauses 5 offshore wind projects
The Interior Department has ordered an immediate pause on federal offshore leases for five major wind projects along the East -More-
Arizona's I-10 Broadway Curve project sets new standards
The Interstate 10 Broadway Curve Project in Arizona stands as the state's largest urban freeway reconstruction, stretching ac -More-
Sports construction spending hits $6.5B in 2025
Sports-related construction spending reached $6.5 billion in 2025, with major renovations at venues such as AT&T Stadium, Pro -More-
Construction activity remains concentrated in 10 states
US construction activity remains heavily concentrated in a few states, with more than half of all construction value added in -More-
UDOT opens part of Mountain View Corridor ahead of schedule
The Utah Department of Transportation has opened the first segment of the Mountain View Corridor freeway several months ahead -More-
Designed specifically for contractors and construction executives like you, AGC SmartBrief is a free, daily email newsletter . It provides the latest need-to-know news and industry information that maximizes your time, giving you an edge over your competition. Click here to subscribe.
Subscribe to AGC Smart Brief feed