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FCC seeks comment on wireless infrastructure reforms
The Federal Communications Commission is seeking public comment on proposed reforms to eliminate regulatory barriers for wire -More-
Planera improves scheduling for Big-D Construction
Big-D Construction uses Planera to enhance project scheduling, with teams grasping the software 40% faster than previous tool -More-
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Local insight key amid policy-driven market dynamics
JLL's 2026 US Construction Perspective highlights the importance of localized strategies as market dynamics become increasing -More-
Construction workers may capitalize on data center boom
The surge in data center construction is creating lucrative job opportunities for construction workers, with some earning six -More-
$150M Ala. hospital expansion reaches milestone
Robins & Morton has topped out a five-story, 154,000-square-foot expansion of Huntsville Hospital in Alabama. -More-
Feds fast-track $5.2B in Southeast pipeline projects
The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council has fast-tracked two natural gas pipeline projects in the Southeast throu -More-
$10B One Beverly Hills project breaks ground
Construction has begun on the $10 billion One Beverly Hills project, which is set to become one of the most exclusive address -More-
World Cup spurs Underground Atlanta revitalization
In preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Underground Atlanta is becoming an arts and entertainment hub. -More-
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ConsensusDocs Price Escalation Resource Center
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EPA plans $4.1 billion for states' lead pipe removal
The EPA is directing $3 billion in new funds through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund and reallocating $1.1 billion in -More-
NYC's $7B in PLAs to streamline city projects
New York City has signed two project labor agreements with the Building & Construction Trades Council of Greater New York and -More-
Samsung C&T to become fully AI native by 2028
Samsung C&T Engineering & Construction plans to transform into an "AI native" construction firm by 2028. -More-
Study: VR training can improve construction safety
A study published in the Journal of Management in Engineering suggests that virtual reality training can significantly improv -More-
Cities brace for post-pandemic financial challenges
US cities are bracing for a challenging fiscal environment as federal aid from pandemic-era programs winds down, according to -More-
Construction input costs up 3.2% as metals, diesel rise
The producer price index for materials and services used in nonresidential construction increased 0.2% in September and 3.2% -More-
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