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Multiple forecasts point to digital infrastructure and southern U.S. markets as key growth engines

Massive EV plant east of Atlanta, backed by state incentives and federal financing, is scheduled to start construction in 2026.

U.S. industry leaders see reshoring, modular factories and energy resilience as urgent priorities—but many firms risk falling behind, new consultant survey shows.

Mysterious staff illnesses led the engineering firm to withhold rent.

Contractors report a shift in market momentum, with survey data showing signs of pressure in some sectors even as confidence holds above growth thresholds.

“Tackling mental health in construction is not a one-and-done effort,” says Bechtel's Brendan Bechtel.

For college graduates or those making a career change, learning a new skill or building experience with a new type of project. it can be tough to find your niche. With contract engineering, you can experiment.

Producer prices fell in August, but construction input costs climbed as metals and diesel rose. With jobs revised lower, contractors face uneven pressures closing out 2025.

The raid stemmed from a months-long criminal investigation into alleged unlawful employment and other federal violations.

The latest Bureau of Labor Statistics report found construction lost 7,000 positions in August, the industry's third straight month of job declines.