Signal · News
Today in construction.
Headlines from ENR, Construction Dive, AGC, Construction Executive, NCCER, BLS and the equipment press — scanned hourly, one page. Subscribe for the daily edition.
Get the daily edition Industry data60 headlines · updated 2026-10-09 21:55 UTC · industry · projects · business · workforce · equipment · data · policy
- Fisk Electric wins $24M modular contract for Houston data center
Construction Dive · 2026-10-09 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/iwJP6wpN1jsc3g0_PBYzqdOdURUdeIBVeVgjLnNnSi4/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0x - Quanta Unit Blattner Starts Work on $1.5B Solar Project in Missouri
ENR · 2026-10-09 — Firm will build 650-MW facility, called Swan Energy Center, for Clearway Energy on former strip mine site while giant NextEra Energy plans separate solar project on up to 3,000 acr - Built to Flex: More Research on the Benefits of Multiskilled Construction Workers
Construction Executive · 2026-10-09 — New research from the Simplar Foundation sheds light on the productivity gains of multiskilled construction crews—and how these workers could be just the solution the industry need - Report: Industry-Specific Language Learning Offers Workplace Benefits for Adult English Learners
NCCER · 2026-10-09 — Supporting adult English learners with industry-specific language-learning tools provides significant benefits to workforce development and retention, according to a 2026 study con - The Affordability Test: Top Concerns Approaching Midterm Election
Construction Executive · 2026-10-09 — As the 2026 midterms approach, voters’ concerns about costs are reshaping congressional races and putting tax and data center policy in the spotlight. The post The Affordability Te - Enerven to Build 400-MW Australian Battery Storage Project
ENR · 2026-10-09 — Atmos Renewables expects Enerven to mobilize this month after nine months of preconstruction work, with commercial operation of Teebar targeted for late 2028 in Queensland, Austral - Judge Rules ICE Enforcement Likely Violates Constitution
ENR · 2026-10-09 — Federal judge issues temporary halt to arrest of Latino US citizen craft worker at Alabama homebuiiding site, - Proactive Safety Technology Protects Workers, Jobsites
Construction Executive · 2026-10-09 — ABC’s Tech and Innovation Report: Health and Safety features case studies authored by safety and risk management leaders at ABC member contractors finding better ways to keep worke - Punch List: Bechtel teams with Ted Danson, Hensel Phelps breaks ground on new HQ
Construction Dive · 2026-10-09 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/BpJ0HIJ3PP1_CFt7qF3_uuP7PPe1xtBvVeGMBoDDLE0/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9IUEhRLUdyb3VuZGJy - Construction Industry Quit Rates [Fact Sheet]
NCCER · 2026-10-09 — This fact sheet highlights the quit rates of employees in construction compared to other notable industries.   Click here to explore more construction research f - Construction Firms Are Investing in AI—But Are They Actually AI-Ready?
Construction Executive · 2026-10-09 — Wipfli has released its 2026 State of Technology in the Construction Industry survey results. The post Construction Firms Are Investing in AI—But Are They Actually AI-Ready? first - Construction’s Financial Blind Spots Are Costing Contractors Time and Money
For Construction Pros · 2026-10-09 — AI, automated reporting and connected workflows are helping contractors reduce manual data work, improve financial visibility... - PA Turnpike Begins Phased Demolition of Old Hawk Falls Bridge Structure in Carbon County
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-09 — ... - U. S. Steel Breaks Ground On Its New $475M Fairfield Tubular Facility
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-09 — ... - New Headquarters Under Way for Brasfield & Gorrie
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-09 — ... - ALDOT Tackles Interstate Improvements Across Alabama
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-09 — ... - McCoy Construction & Forestry Earns Third John Deere Onyx Award
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-09 — John Deere Construction and Forestry Division has recognized McCoy Construction & Forestry as a recipient of the prestigious 2026 Onyx Circle Award for the third time. ... - Judge Hits HKS With $3.3M Hospital Design Error Damages
ENR · 2026-10-08 — A federal judge uses blunt language in assessing liability. - Transit Funding Plan Ties Federal Grants to Birth, Marriage Rates
ENR · 2026-10-08 — Federal Transit Administration changes could force transit agencies to revisit project financing and design schedules, with existing grant applicants facing revised requirements be - Education, healthcare projects boosted construction planning in September
Construction Dive · 2026-10-08 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/8ZqnwDc3YOEmSZX4lYtm1wGyluDblMsEzzaadAeayl0/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9wcm9qZWN0c19EdWtl - The 2027 ENR East Top Young Professionals Make Big Impact on Design and Construction
ENR · 2026-10-08 — The diverse group of rising regional leaders will be considered also for the ENR National Top 20 Under 40 recognition. - ‘It’s Going to Become More Competitive’: Anirban Basu on Construction Project Market in Q4
Construction Executive · 2026-10-08 — Although the Fed just raised interest for the first time since July 2023, Basu is confident the American economy is only getting stronger. The post ‘It’s Going to Become More Compe - Steel Manufacturer Zekelman Promotes Alternate Steel Forms for Data Center Construction
ENR · 2026-10-08 — As a producer of steel pipes and tubes, Zekelman Industries sees an opportunity as steel mills struggle to keep up with demand from data centers, semiconductor fabs and pharmaceuti - SpaceX Records Fight Exposes $119B Terafab Buildout Plans
ENR · 2026-10-08 — Tesla is recruiting managers to oversee contractor selection and construction at its Texas Terafab campus, where it plans four manufacturing phases through 2036. - DOL to up minimum wage to $14 per hour for federal contractors
Construction Dive · 2026-10-08 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/0LxSrce7OfvZ-m6rfFf19eoy2fO2raxKq91C5n__SkY/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0y - HITT breaks ground on $500M solid rocket motor manufacturing site
Construction Dive · 2026-10-08 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/tyZKJNW6gcnJ0a7-zOCqNSbiMFcOp-2bmq-6U3fdx3Y/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9BdmlvLTA5MjkyNi0x - Anduril, US Navy to build $6.6B shipyard in Maryland
Construction Dive · 2026-10-08 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/M8WqW57x0lVYx5ikTAuuK3lbJXDvu_I7xxNfIlb_N2Y/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9BbmR1cmlsLUFyc2Vu - A $6 trillion question hangs over the AI construction boom
Construction Dive · 2026-10-08 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/O6A9_W3nY5rc50NesbLQ9SJVgTP3NEi0w9rFHz40nGs/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0y - Enterprise-Grade Is Not a Standard: What Contractors Should Verify Before Trusting a Cloud Vendor
Construction Executive · 2026-10-08 — A server in the office is exactly as secure as the person maintaining it, and at most firms that person is also handling jobsite connectivity and the accounting system. The post En - Neo-Century Modern Concrete
For Construction Pros · 2026-10-08 — null - Warrior Tractor Hosts John Deere Demo Open House Near Birmingham, Ala.
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-08 — Two weeks after Warrior Tractor & Equipment hosted a demonstration of the new John Deere P-Tier excavators and an open house at its Huntsville, Ala.... - AWSOM Whole Health Campus Breaks Ground in Bentonville
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-08 — Construction has begun on the AWSOM 120-plus-acre health care development in Bentonville, Ark.... - FDOT's $95.7M I-95 Interchange Nears End
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-08 — Halley Engineering Contractors Inc. is in the fourth year of construction on the Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT) $95.78 million State Road (S.R.) 9/I-95 at S.R.... - AI at the Leading Edge: Closing Front-Load Blind Spots
For Construction Pros · 2026-10-07 — How intelligent cameras and automatic view switching can give equipment operators a clearer picture — and earlier warning — around... - Sage acquires Paperless Environments for construction payroll tech
Construction Dive · 2026-10-07 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/IPbvMCHXMpmpqDtQ53SFdJsUcHSpUO5I7GmCHE7ANLg/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0x - MotionOps Acquires Emitto to Expand Field Service Communications
For Construction Pros · 2026-10-07 — The acquisition adds Emitto’s messaging technology to MotionOps, supporting customer updates for proposals, scheduling, payments... - The Safety Glasses the Contractor Paid for Are Still in the Truck
Construction Executive · 2026-10-07 — “An employer that pays for prescription safety eyewear and cannot show it is being worn has documented spend and nothing else.” The post The Safety Glasses the Contractor Paid for - Report: Revitalizing US Workforce Development System Remains a Critical Need
NCCER · 2026-10-06 — The United States’ workforce development system continues to require change to address shortages the construction industry, according to a 2026 update of the acclaimed research rep - Construction Fleet Readiness: Use This Paving Project Playbook
For Construction Pros · 2026-10-06 — Spec right, maintain early and keep projects moving is a blueprint for finishing on schedule. - The Delay You Did Not Draft For: Regulatory Risk in Data Center Construction Contracting
Construction Executive · 2026-10-06 — Smart contract drafting and executing can provide contractors protection in the face of data center construction pauses. The post The Delay You Did Not Draft For: Regulatory Risk i - CNH Names Kris Dahl to Lead North America Commercial Business
For Construction Pros · 2026-10-05 — Dahl will succeed Terry Dolan, who plans to retire at the end of 2026, overseeing the CASE Construction Equipment and New Holland... - From Barbecue to Blacktop: A Journey Through Asphalt
For Construction Pros · 2026-10-05 — Cindy Powell reflects on her 20-year asphalt career, her path from restaurant owner to industry leader, and her work advancing... - PC-12 Engine Oil Shift Puts Off-Highway OEMs on Notice
For Construction Pros · 2026-10-04 — The 2027 transition targets on-highway diesel engines, but lubricant reformulation could affect oils used in off-highway equipment... - Both payroll employment (+29,000) and unemployment rate (4.2%) change little in September
BLS Employment Situation · 2026-10-02 - Breaking Ground on the Next Generation: How AGC Maine Is Building Its State’s Future Construction Workforce [NCCER Case Study]
NCCER · 2026-09-29 — AGC Maine has built an engaging model for nurturing awareness and interest in careers in construction with community involvement. Download Case Study Construction needs more young - ISC and CraftPro: How ISC Is Upskilling Its Workforce at Scale [NCCER Case Study]
NCCER · 2026-09-29 — ISC Constructors turned jobsite time that otherwise would have been unproductive into efficient training opportunities using NCCER’s CraftPro tool. Download Case Study In the const - What’s the difference between a Competent, Qualified and Certified Rigger and Signal Person?
NCCER · 2026-09-28 — Summary: OSHA regulations and ASME standards require riggers and signal persons to be both competent and qualified. Competent persons must understand potential lifting hazards and - NCCER In the News: Community College Daily – Framing the ‘One Door’ concept
NCCER · 2026-09-21 — NCCER was recently mentioned in an article by Community College Daily that featured how Germanna Community College in Virginia has aligned its workforce-focused programs to be equi - The Builders’ Table Ep. 156: Justin Martin
NCCER · 2026-09-21 — Justin Martin, Co-Founder and CEO of Nox Group, joins The Builders’ Table Podcast Great construction leaders do more than manage the work. They create an environment where people c - Payroll employment increases by 162,000 in August; unemployment rate unchanged at 4.1%
BLS Employment Situation · 2026-09-04 - Both payroll employment (-23,000) and unemployment rate (4.1%) change little in July
BLS Employment Situation · 2026-08-07 - Both payroll employment (+57,000) and unemployment rate (4.2%) change little in June
BLS Employment Situation · 2026-07-02 - Payroll employment increases by 172,000 in May; unemployment rate unchanged at 4.3%
BLS Employment Situation · 2026-06-05 - Payroll employment edges up by 115,000 in April; unemployment rate unchanged at 4.3%
BLS Employment Situation · 2026-05-08 - Payroll employment increases by 178,000 in March; unemployment rate changes little at 4.3%
BLS Employment Situation · 2026-04-03 - Payroll employment edges down 92,000 in February; unemployment rate changes little at 4.4%
BLS Employment Situation · 2026-03-06 - The 2025 Construction Hiring and Business Outlook
AGC of America · 2024-12-23 — <span>The 2025 Construction Hiring and Business Outlook</span> <span><span lang="" about="https://www.agc.org/users/macrinawilkinsagcorg" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:n - AGC Releases Updated Construction Inflation Alert
AGC of America · 2022-02-09 — <span>AGC Releases Updated Construction Inflation Alert</span> <div class="field field--name-field-newsrelease-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field--ite - Construction Sheds 3,000 Jobs in August; Gains Are Limited To Homebuilding As Other Contractors Struggle To Fill Both Craft And Salaried Positions
AGC of America · 2021-09-03 — <span>Construction Sheds 3,000 Jobs in August; Gains Are Limited To Homebuilding As Other Contractors Struggle To Fill Both Craft And Salaried Positions</span> <div cl - Construction Workforce Shortages Reach Pre-pandemic Levels Even as Coronavirus Continues to Impact Projects & Disrupt Supply Chains
AGC of America · 2021-09-02 — <span>Construction Workforce Shortages Reach Pre-pandemic Levels Even as Coronavirus Continues to Impact Projects & Disrupt Supply Chains</span> <div class="field fiel
Headlines link to the original publishers: ENR, Construction Dive, Construction Executive, AGC of America, For Construction Pros, Construction Equipment Guide, NCCER, BLS Employment Situation.
$2,203.1B
Total construction spending (SAAR)
+0.9% vs July · −1.7% vs Aug 2025
August 2026 · U.S. Census Bureau, Construction Spending (released Oct 1, 2026)The daily edition
Every morning: the ten headlines that matter, one data point, one open role. Sponsors reach the whole network.