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Diverse group of construction workers building a high-tech data center, showcasing Meta's investment in workforce development for critical infrastructure.
Trades

Meta Launches Academy to Train Data Center Construction Workers

Meta is investing $115 million to launch a five-week workforce academy.

Rick Donovan·Jun 12
Holographic AI interfaces and data visualizations projected over a modern construction site, representing the McCarthy and Palantir AI partnership.
Industry

McCarthy and Palantir Forge AI Partnership to Revolutionize Construction

McCarthy Building Companies, founded in 1864, is building an AI operating system called 'Pulse' with Palantir Technologies.

Rick Donovan·Jun 11
A sprawling, modern AI factory campus with advanced technology infrastructure, symbolizing significant investment in artificial intelligence and data processing capabilities.
How-To

Applied Digital Secures 15-Year Lease for AI Factory Campus

Applied Digital signed a 15-year lease for an AI Factory campus, a deal expected to generate $5.

Scott Ramirez·Jun 10
Conceptual rendering of a new Chicago Bears stadium in Hammond, Indiana, highlighting the team's potential move and new facility plans.
Trades

Chicago Bears advance stadium project in Hammond, Indiana

The Chicago Bears' board of directors has voted to advance a stadium project in Hammond, Indiana, despite finalizing a $197 million land deal in Arlington Heights just last year.

Rick Donovan·Jun 10
A sprawling modern data center adjacent to a high-tech healthcare facility, with construction cranes and drones in the background under a sunrise.
Materials

Data Centers and Healthcare Fuel Construction Planning Boost in 2026

Data centers now command 92% of all office-category construction dollars and a staggering 22% of total nonresidential building starts, up from under 2% in 2023, according to ConstructConnect News .

Kyle Brenner·Jun 10
Construction workers installing complex electrical systems inside a large, modern data center manufacturing facility.
Industry

Fisk Electric lands $48M data center manufacturing job

Fisk Electric Company, a Tutor Perini subsidiary, secured a $48 million electrical project for an advanced manufacturing and data center infrastructure facility in Houston, TX, Stocktitan reported.

Ben Foster·Jun 9
A bustling, high-tech data center in Minneapolis contrasted with a dormant traditional industrial construction site, highlighting a market boom in one sector amidst a general slowdown.
Trades

Minneapolis data centers boom amid broader industrial slowdown

Construction activity in the greater Twin Cities area declined this spring.

Rick Donovan·Jun 9
7 Reasons Top Contractors Choose EFI Demolition Equipment for Job-Ready Reliability
Services

7 Reasons Top Contractors Choose EFI Demolition Equipment for Job-Ready Reliability

Top demolition contractors are increasingly choosing EFI Demolition Equipment for its job-ready reliability, a critical factor amid labor shortages. The company, with 35 years of experience, ensures every machine is 100% operational, boosting productivity and lowering the total cost of ownership for its clients.

Sponsored·May 28
CPUT graduate Phaphama Ngalimani proudly inspects a wooden furniture piece in his bustling carpentry workshop, showcasing his successful transition to entrepreneurship.
Trades

CPUT graduate picks carpentry business over teaching career

Phaphama Ngalimani, a Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) graduate, now earns in one week from his carpentry business what he previously made in three months as a contract teacher, accordin

Rick Donovan·Jun 9
Young Alabamians in aviation and construction gear looking towards a bright future, symbolizing opportunities in skilled trades.
Trades

Alabama Building Futures: $2,000 for Aviation, Construction

Only 50 Alabama residents will receive a $2,000 scholarship for aviation or construction careers through a new state program.

Rick Donovan·Jun 8
A heavy-duty Craftsman 351.217570 benchtop sander with a 6x48 inch belt and 9-inch disc, ready for large woodworking projects.
How-To

Affordable Benchtop Sander for Larger Projects

Weighing a surprising 88 pounds, the Craftsman 351.217570 benchtop sander offers significant capacity, defying its 'small projects' designation.

Scott Ramirez·Jun 8
A lush garden filled with blooming flowers, showcasing a relaxed gardener enjoying their low-maintenance, self-cleaning floral display.
Services

Low maintenance flowers that don't need deadheading

Imagine a garden bursting with continuous blooms, yet you haven't touched a single faded flower all season.

Luis Ortega·Jun 7
Jetterix nozzle attached to a garden hose, powerfully spraying water to clean a dirty patio in a sunny backyard.
Services

Jetterix Nozzle: Improves Garden Hose for Everyday Cleaning

Despite being marketed as a 'pressure nozzle' and an alternative to electric washers, the Jetterix attachment explicitly does not output 3,000 PSI, nor does it match commercial gas-powered units, acco

Kyle Brenner·Jun 6
A futuristic, illuminated Johnson Space Center campus with advanced spacecraft on launchpads under a twilight sky.
Trades

NASA Awards 7 Contracts for Johnson Space Center Upgrades

NASA awarded seven companies contracts totaling up to $300 million for upgrades at its Johnson Space Center.

Rick Donovan·Jun 6
A halted construction site for a large Google data center campus in rural Minnesota, with a gavel symbolizing legal intervention.
Industry

Judge Halts Google Data Center Project in Minnesota

A proposed 482-acre Google data center campus in Pine Island, Minnesota, intended to be powered by 1,900 megawatts of new clean energy, has been abruptly halted.

Rick Donovan·Jun 6
A US port with cranes unloading steel beams, illustrating the substantial decrease in imported steel due to tariffs.
Industry

US steel imports drop 30% as tariffs impact global trade

Steel imports into the United States plummeted by nearly 30% year-to-date in 2026, a direct consequence of ongoing Section 232 tariffs.

Ben Foster·Jun 6
Tradesperson using a Weather Guard sliding truck bed system to easily access heavy tools on a busy construction site.
Tools & Equipment

Weather Guard's steel sliding truck bed system boosts professional efficiency

A single WEATHER GUARD Sliding Bed system handles up to 2,000 pounds, allowing professionals to access heavy tools without climbing into their truck beds.

Luis Ortega·Jun 6
Young Fijian vocational graduates looking uncertain about their future employment prospects outside their training institution.
Trades

Fiji vocational training: Graduates face job mismatch

Despite over 69,000 learners graduating from Fiji National University's TVET programs between 2019 and 2023, Fiji's youth unemployment hit 15.

Rick Donovan·Jun 4
Close-up of washable painter's tape being applied precisely on a building's exterior trim and a car's door panel, showcasing its use in construction and automotive industries.
How-To

Washable painter tape market sees growth from construction, auto sectors

The washable painter tape market, often seen as niche, will hit USD 7.

Scott Ramirez·Jun 3
A frozen archival vault with ice crystals on shelves of ancient books and documents, highlighting the importance of freezing for preservation.
Trades

Freezing Offers Critical First Step in Archival Preservation

Leaving water-soaked archival materials for just 48 hours in temperatures above 70 degrees Fahrenheit can almost certainly lead to heavy mold growth, making costly restoration nearly impossible.

Rick Donovan·Jun 2
Carpenter's hands precisely installing simple, elegant baseboard trim in a bright, modern living room, showcasing craftsmanship and home improvement value.
Trades

Mastering Simple Finish Carpentry Rules for 2026 Projects

Custom trim can provide around 70 percent of its cost back when selling a home, making thoughtful carpentry a powerful investment.

Rick Donovan·Jun 2
Is SUPR5TR Construction the Best Drywall Contractor in Phoenix? (A 2026 Review)
Services

Is SUPR5TR Construction the Best Drywall Contractor in Phoenix? (A 2026 Review)

This review evaluates SUPR5TR Construction, analyzing what makes a drywall contractor "the best" in Phoenix, emphasizing reliability, communication, and professionalism. It highlights how SUPR5TR addresses common industry frustrations like unreliability and site messiness.

Sponsored·May 26
A modern home's entrance featuring a sleek, flush-glazed fiberglass exterior door with large glass panels, enhancing natural light and curb appeal.
Trades

How to Choose the Best Exterior Doors for Modern Homes

As interest rates climb, home renovation is now the top choice for homeowners seeking to improve their living spaces without moving, according to Masonite .

Rick Donovan·Jun 2
Interior view of Washington Union Station's main hall, showcasing its historic architecture and bustling activity, highlighting the scale of the renovation project.
Trades

US DOT Invests $466 Million in Washington Union Station Renovation

A $466 million federal investment was announced for Washington Union Station, a sum poised to kickstart immediate improvements for the historic D.

Rick Donovan·Jun 2