TxDOT, UT Austin asphalt test becomes national standard
The Texas Department of Transportation and the University of Texas at Austin's Center for Transportation Research have develo -More-
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Data standardization needed for AI to thrive in construction
Data standardization is a significant barrier to the effective use of artificial intelligence in construction, writes Amir Be -More-
Moody's: Data center investment to reach $3T by 2030
Moody's Ratings forecasts $3 trillion in global data center infrastructure investment over the next five years, driven by dou -More-
Granite-Traylor JV to replace, widen bridge in Ariz.
A joint venture of Granite Construction and Traylor Bros. -More-
CMAR contractor selected for work on Calif. reservoir
The Sites Project Authority has selected Barnard Construction as construction manager at risk for an up-to-$3 billion portion -More-
Amtrak shortlists 3 groups for Penn Station redesign
Amtrak has shortlisted three teams to redevelop Penn Station in New York City: Penn Forward Now, led by Fengate Capital; Penn -More-
EverBank Stadium to reduce capacity amid construction
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NHL rink project progresses in Tampa
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Tampa Bay Rays secure site for new stadium
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Commanders unveil RFK stadium design, eye 2030 opening
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A big day for stadium construction
We kick off today's newsletter with four big updates on major stadium construction projects:
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AGC's Construction Safety Management Certificate
As construction sites become more complex, the need for expert safety leaders has never been greater. -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-
NEPA rollback could speed projects but raises legal risks
The Trump administration has rolled back part of the National Environmental Policy Act to expedite federal approval for infra -More-
DOE's 2026 agenda puts energy funding in motion
The Energy Department enters 2026 focused on executing President Donald Trump's energy agenda, with funding decisions expecte -More-
Construction costs jump 3.6% amid tariff pressures
Construction material costs rose 3.6% year-over-year in November 2025, the fastest increase since January 2023, driven by 50% -More-
Data centers a bright spot amid flat commercial construction
Commercial construction is expected to see little or no growth this year, with spending on offices, hotels and apartments pro -More-
Stantec-AECOM JV snags $150M Navy facilities contract
A joint venture of Stantec and AECOM has won a $150 million contract from Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Atlant -More-
Sphere Entertainment plans D.C.-area venue
Sphere Entertainment announced plans to build a smaller 6,000-seat Sphere venue at National Harbor, Maryland, about 15 minute -More-
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