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Construction News for the Week Ending May 29, 2026

Turner Construction remains the top U.S. contractor with $28.3 billion in revenue for 2025. Granite Construction will deliver a $32 million highway reconstruction project in Alaska, while STV and Turner were selected for the Midtown Bus Terminal Phase 1 construction. The Associated General Contractors of America survey revealed highway contractor safety concerns, highlighting the need for stronger enforcement and addressing rising safety equipment costs.

Construction News for the Week Ending May 22, 2026

FlatironDragados started a $518 million stormwater project in Virginia Beach, while USG Corp. will invest $1.18 billion in a Texas facility. The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved a $580 billion surface transportation bill, allocating funds to rail programs and discretionary grants. Additionally, the EPA proposed a rule allowing pre-permit construction on non-emitting components, supporting data center construction.

Construction News for the Week Ending May 15, 2026

The Dodge Momentum Index rose 6.2% in April, driven by a data center construction boom. Fluor’s project pipeline expanded 50% due to market demand in various sectors. Chicago’s construction market is booming with high-profile projects in infrastructure and entertainment.

Construction News for the Week Ending May 8, 2026

Maine Governor Janet Mills vetoed a bill banning data centers over 20 megawatts, citing job and revenue concerns. The Maryland Transportation Authority removed Kiewit from the Baltimore Key Bridge project due to cost concerns. The Gateway Development Commission awarded a $1.29 billion contract for the Hudson Tunnel Project’s Package 1C, marking a significant milestone for the $16 billion project.

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Construction News for the Week Ending May 1, 2026

Granite Construction’s Q1 earnings highlighted a growing focus on border infrastructure and data center projects, with federal contracts and data center projects projected to significantly contribute to revenue. The company also acquired Kenny Seng Construction to expand its service offerings in Utah. Additionally, the Chicago Transit Authority and Walsh-Vinci Transit Community Partners broke ground on the $5.7 billion Red Line Extension, extending rapid rail transit to the city’s South Side.

Construction News for the Week Ending April 24, 2026

Immigrant labor, comprising 26.3% of the construction workforce in 2024, is crucial for trades like drywall installation and roofing. However, a decline in immigration rates could pose challenges. Additionally, SCA General Contracting in California was fined for wage violations, highlighting ongoing issues with wage theft in the construction industry.

Construction News for the Week Ending April 17, 2026

The Dodge Momentum Index rose 1.8% in March, driven by data center projects, despite a decline in most sectors. Mortenson acquired Nor-Cal Controls, strengthening its energy market presence. The construction backlog increased to 8.6 months in March, rebounding from a four-year low in January.