Construction News Today — September 15, 2026
How DRB uses customer intel to connect land, product, and sales and more — today's construction signal.
The construction industry is facing a mix of challenges and opportunities as it navigates complex financial and regulatory landscapes. On one hand, companies are finding innovative ways to leverage customer data to drive growth, as seen in DRB's approach to connecting land, product, and sales. This strategic use of intel can help firms make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition. However, the industry is also grappling with significant financial risks, including a $14M loss in a Baltimore fraud scheme involving Ameritrust, which has led to lawsuits against investors and brokers.
Meanwhile, concerns around fraud and financial security are on the rise, with seller impersonation scams more than doubling since 2024. This uptick highlights the need for increased vigilance and robust safeguards to protect against such threats. On a more positive note, Longbridge Financial's parent company is planning a $100M note offering, which could provide a boost to the market. Additionally, Airbnb's pledge of $250 million to support stalled housing projects could help get much-needed developments back on track, providing a welcome injection of capital and momentum to the sector.
Today's signal:
• How DRB uses customer intel to connect land, product, and sales (housingwire.com)
• Ameritrust sues investors, brokers over $14M loss in Baltimore fraud scheme (housingwire.com)
• Seller impersonation fraud more than doubled since 2024 (housingwire.com)
• Longbridge Financial parent plans $100M note offering (housingwire.com)
• Airbnb pledges $250 million to jump-start stalled housing projects (housingwire.com)