Construction’s Next Chapter: Challenges, Demand and Opportunity
The U.S. construction industry is evolving amid opportunity and uncertainty. Discover these 2026 trends to help construction leaders plan and compete.
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Construction Economics for May 18, 2026
ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics
Industrial Leads for the Week of May 25, 2026
Information derived from Industrial Reports, a market intelligence firm specializing in industrial construction and equipment leads.
Construction Economics for May 11, 2026
ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics
The new risk reality in construction insurance
Examining the Building Safety Act, reinsurance pricing, weather-hit delays and more
Construction Economics for May 25, 2026
ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics
Punch List: DPR opens Pennsylvania office, MBI elects new president
Plus, a construction calculator unveils an artificial intelligence application, STV strikes $4 billion in project management gold in California and two firms nab new government projects.
Integrated Project Delivery In Construction: Pros & Cons
Construction teams rarely struggle because people lack expertise. Delays, cost overruns and design conflicts often appear because key decisions happen in separate silos. Owners, architects and contractors may all be working toward the same outcome while operating with different priorities... Read More The post Integrat
Construction Economics for June 1, 2026
ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics
Punch List: Skanska, ABC make executive changes
Plus, a Tutor Perini subsidiary wins a $61.6 million Coast Guard contract and a 3D printing construction firm plans operations in Michigan.
Lessons from Data Center Claims: How Contractors and Owners Can Build Resilience Amid the Boom.
As data center construction accelerates, so too do the risks tied to building and operating these centers.
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