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Information and guides on different construction and building materials, including their properties and uses.

A large, modern Central Utility Plant under construction at the University of Kentucky, highlighting the $580 million investment and joint venture effort.
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Walsh-Turner JV to build $580M UK Central Utility Plant

The University of Kentucky is set to build a new 100,000 square-foot Central Utility Plant, a $580 million project secured through a complex joint venture and bond financing.

Luis Ortega· Jun 19· 3 min read
Expansive Amazon data center campus in rural Missouri, showcasing advanced technology and infrastructure against a twilight sky.

Amazon Unveils $10 Billion Data Center Campus in Missouri

Luis Ortega · Jun 18
Cross-section of a roof truss with properly installed and insulated ductwork, illustrating compliance with ASHRAE standards for energy efficiency.

Meeting ASHRAE Standards for Ductwork in Roof Trusses

Kyle Brenner · Jun 12
Bechtel construction crew overseeing the initial phase of Micron's massive $100 billion semiconductor factory complex in Clay, New York.

Bechtel to lead initial phase of Micron's $100B NY chip factory

Luis Ortega · Jun 11
A modern, sustainable stadium with solar panels and green spaces, symbolizing environmental responsibility in the sports industry.

USGBC Certifies 31 North American Stadiums for Sustainability

Luis Ortega · Jun 9
A busy construction site at dawn with many workers and cranes, illustrating the high demand for labor in the construction industry.

April 2026 sees highest construction job openings on record

On the last day of April 2026, the construction industry had 259,000 open jobs, marking its highest demand for workers ever recorded.

Luis Ortega· Jun 4· 3 min
A vast, modern data center with glowing servers and intricate cabling, representing the surge in construction driven by AI technology and its economic implications.

Data center construction spending growth surges due to AI

Meta's new data center in Tulsa will support approximately 100 jobs once operational, a stark contrast to the over 1,000 construction workers employed during its build-out, according to The Journal Re

Kyle Brenner· Jun 4· 3 min