Construction Trends

November/December 2026

Construction Trends

The Dodge Construction Network reported that non-residential construction planning remained virtually flat in August, with the Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) ticking down by a marginal 0.4% to a reading of 282.0, compared to a revised...

May/June 2026

Construction Trends

In the construction industry, project success is often won or lost during the execution phase.

March/April 2026

Construction Trends | March/April 2026

In an AWCI webinar now available on YouTube, Andrew Newland, PE, principal at ADTEK Engineers, unpacked the framing challenges behind today’s data-center boom.

January/February 2026

Construction Trends | January/February 2026

The construction industry is grappling with rising demand for infrastructure and housing alongside a shrinking labor force due to retirements and low youth entry (owing to safety, prospects, and physical intensity).

2025 November/December

Construction Trends: November/December 2025

T he U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced its latest Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions, a semiannual report that details the Trump administration’s planned regulatory changes.

2025 September/October

Construction Trends: Sept/Oct 2025

The “2025 North American Engineering and Construction Outlook,” by FMI, forecasts a significant slowdown in U.S. engineering and construction spending.

2025 July/August

Construction Trends: July/August 2025

On April 28, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) introduced LEED v5 (leadership in energy and environmental design), the latest version of its green building certification program.