2026 Construction Trends

U.S. warehouse construction jumps 18% as data-center supply chains drive industrial real estate recovery

Industrial real estate under construction hit 305M+ sq ft in Q2 2026, up 18% year-over-year, with data-center equipment suppliers leading demand.

U.S. warehouse construction is up 18% as data-center supply chains drive a new build cycle

Industrial real estate under construction hit 305M+ sq ft in Q2 2026, up 18% year-over-year, fueled by data-center equipment suppliers.

Data center demand, labor gaps, and material costs define commercial construction in Q1 2026

CBIZ's Q1 2026 Commercial Construction Index flags surging data center builds, persistent labor shortages, and rising material costs as the defining pressures o

Data center demand and rising costs define commercial construction in early 2026

CBIZ's Q1 2026 Commercial Construction Index points to surging data center work, stubborn labor shortages, and climbing material prices as the quarter's definin

AI analytics, connected equipment, and insurer discounts converge on the 2026 construction jobsite

Buildots, Procore, and John Deere are all pushing new connected-jobsite tools in 2026, while builders risk insurers now offer premium discounts for site monitor