Construction Industry Trends

NMHC survey: 37% raised pricing on projects on hold

37% of NMHC survey respondents raised pricing on projects on hold, up from 17% in June, as starts slowed and costs rose.

CMHA’s 2026 report estimates paver and wall production

CMHA's 2026 Hardscape Production Report analyzes segmental concrete pavement and retaining wall production across the US and Canada.

JE Dunn Adds Power Generation Unit as Data Centers Grow

JE Dunn Construction formed a power generation unit and named a leader, amid a wider industry shift toward power-focused construction work.

Dallas is still building big, but U.S. apartment deliveries fell 41%

Yardi Matrix data shows H1 2026 apartment completions dropped 41%, while DFW led both multifamily and industrial deliveries.

2026 design rankings show buyers now shop for engineering talent

BD+C’s 2026 Giants 400 and ENR’s international list point to the same constraint: specialized engineering depth. Owners are adjusting procurement and contracts.

Hadrian's $1.37B raise and the data center boom are pulling construction capital toward AI-driven manufacturing

Two converging forces, AI-powered factory automation and the data center construction surge, are reshaping how capital and contractors flow through the built envi

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

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

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 moves from back office to job site in construction's next build-out

McCarthy Building Cos. has signed a multimillion-dollar deal with Palantir, while Gleeds' James Garner says data readiness and culture are the real barriers to AI adoption.

Construction's productivity crisis: why ML cost forecasting and off-site methods are converging

U.S. construction productivity has fallen since 1968. New ML models and off-site techniques are giving project teams concrete tools to close the gap.

AI moves from pilot to platform across global construction operations

South Korean majors and global startups are embedding AI into procurement, safety, and quality workflows as the construction AI market targets 24.7% annual grow

Construction tech heats up: AI tools, connected equipment, and insurer incentives reshape the jobsite

From AI-powered project analytics to connected roadbuilding equipment, construction technology is rapidly moving from pilot to practice in 2026.

Construction's AI fight moves to data as 38% of contractors report measurable impact

AI adoption in construction is accelerating, with 38% of contractors reporting measurable impact, more than double last year's 17%, as platforms battle over data

AI drives a wave of proptech funding as construction and commercial real estate startups attract fresh capital

From construction robotics to AI-generated HVAC quotes, venture investors are backing proptech startups that cut measurable costs in the built environment.

Women in HVAC: Pioneering Change in a Male-Dominated Industry

The HVAC industry is evolving, and with it, the roles within the sector are expanding beyond traditional boundaries. Amid rising tuition costs and strong demand for skilled labor, young people are increasingly choosing trade schools over a traditional college education. With such a shift highlighting the need for a more diverse workforce, the questions…

The Evolution of HVAC Media Through the Eyes of Kyle Gargaro

The HVAC industry is no longer just about furnaces and air conditioners, and neither is HVAC media. It’s an ever-evolving ecosystem, shaped by technological advances, regulatory changes, and shifting workforce dynamics. With more than a century of history, publications catering to HVAC-related news, such as ACHR News, have played a crucial role in keeping…

Navigating Success and Change in the HVAC Industry: Insights from Andy Graham

Balancing traditional client relationships with emerging technologies proves essential for competitive advantage in the heating and cooling sector

Automation in Action: Robotic Pallet Movers are Enhancing Efficiency and Transforming the Modern Warehouse

Warehouses are ditching manual labor for autonomous systems that stack faster and more accurately than humans ever could

ISC West 2024: The Balancing Act Between Physical and Digital Technology That Redefines Security Without Compromise

Security leaders are discovering that converged physical and digital solutions create stronger defenses without forcing difficult tradeoffs