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Residential and non-residential spending both experienced yearly and monthly declines, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

The bill, passed with the vice president's tie-breaking vote, phases out tax credits for EV charging infrastructure next year and for wind and solar projects finished after 2027—but a new clean energy tax is cut, nuclear power gets added incentive and contractors gain a desired tax break

The $18.5-billion capital investment plan also includes funds for MBTA power system upgrades, a multimodal transportation project, interchange improvements and bridge projects. 

U.K.-based energy and industrial services firm extends deadline for a firm offer from UAE-based Sidara or an end to discussions, as an audit of its accounting and corporate governance moves toward completion.

The hot pace of construction staff compensation is cooling. Following years of historically high salary increases, employers are reigning in pay for construction staff.

President Donald Trump's June 13 executive order cleared the $14.9B acquisition of U.S. Steel Corp. by Tokyo-based Nippon Steel.

ENR’s Construction Industry Confidence Index fell 14 points between Q1 and Q2, to a rating of 47. That marks the third largest drop in the history of the index.

Uncertainty has plagued the overall economy in the first half of 2025, with U.S. construction industry activity slowing considerably, according to data from Dodge Construction Network.

Meeting the challenge of growing facility demand with public funds threatened and the persistent problem of PFAS contamination were key focuses of the American Water Works Association annual meeting.

Under new guidance, agencies anticipating bids 10% higher than their budget with a PLA in place can forego the requirement.