A snapshot of the global data-centre construction market reveals rising costs and unease over the construction supply chain’s ability to meet soaring demand. The vulnerabilities are both human and systemic.…

A new global survey quizzed construction executives about their AI plans, actions and perceptions. The results suggest the “AI revolution” is some way off. In February 2021, two US economists…

The construction industry had only 188,000 job openings in August, down 38% from the month before and 38% from August 2024, according to analysis of US Bureau of Labor Statistics…

Annual construction output in the UAE is projected to swell to $130.8bn by 2029, up from the record $107.2bn seen in 2024, according to property consultancy Knight Frank. “The UAE…

The Middle East never strays far from the global spotlight and it continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the economic landscape, particularly in the energy, finance and construction…

US construction spending in May saw its biggest year-on-year slump in six years as developers delay or cancel projects amid confusion over US President Donald Trump’s policies on tariffs, labour…

Hiring in the US construction industry has slowed to the lowest level ever recorded, according to trade body Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). The AGC analysed data from the US…

Tuesday marked the 100th day of President Donald Trump’s second term in office and there are signs of stress and jitters in the US construction industry, with rising prices, falling…

The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has unveiled what it calls the world’s first global system for rating the carbon footprint of cement and concrete. It says the scorecard…

US President Donald Trump sowed more tariff confusion on Thursday when he paused the 25% tariffs on all goods coming into the US from Canada and Mexico that he put…

The Texas chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has given infrastructure in their state an overall grade of ‘C’ this year, meaning it’s mediocre and requires attention.…

Artificial intelligence (AI) can speed up many processes in construction, from design and scheduling to contract and risk management, but it won’t lead to any across-the-board productivity gains as long…

The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), a US trade body, has published its list of America’s best contractors in various fields. The results are judged by the total number of…

US senators are demanding answers from the Trump administration over what they say are damaging consequences for energy infrastructure and housing after deep and sudden staffing cuts at government departments…

Construction activity in the Eurozone has recorded its 34th straight month of decline, according to the latest PMI survey from S&P Global and the Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB). Sentiment among…

US house builders have welcomed Donald Trump’s 30-day pause on his plan to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, but they urge more dialogue to make the…

The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), a US trade body, has predicted that 439,000 extra workers will be required to meet demand for construction services this year, rising to 499,000…

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has created a company to act as a property developer and landlord for workers at major construction sites. The Smart Accommodation for Residential Complexes…