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Contractors
The average U.S. contractor has 8.5 months worth of construction work in the pipeline, as of August 2026
Contractor backlogs rebounded in August, led by gains from medium and small contractors, according to ABC’s latest Construction Backlog Indicator.
Sept. 15, 2026
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Multifamily Pro+
Best mid-sized cities for Gen Z renters in 2026
Sept. 9, 2026
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Construction Costs
Contractors expected to pass more of their rising costs on to owners
Sept. 8, 2026
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Data Centers
Data center demand likely to be strong through at least 2028
Sept. 3, 2026
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Market Data
Nonresidential construction spending growth entirely due to data centers
Sept. 3, 2026
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Image by Nội Thất Đương Đại from Pixabay
Multifamily Housing
Multifamily construction starts rise 5% over 2025
Sept. 2, 2026
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Student Housing
August 2026 student housing report shows preleasing near 90%
Aug. 26, 2026
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Photo credit: Scott Norsworthy, courtesy Diamond Schmitt
Giants 400
Top 400 Building Design Firms for 2026
Aug. 25, 2026
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Photo courtesy Messer Construction
Giants 400
Top 160 Contractors for 2026
Aug. 24, 2026
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