Data Centers Power Construction Job Growth in September

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2—The construction industry added 11,000 jobs on net in September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased by 109,000 jobs, or 1.3%.…

Top 40 Student Housing Construction Firms for 2026

Treehouse/Core Spaces, Landmark Construction, Juneau Construction, Choate Construction, Findorff, Sundt Construction, Whiting-Turner Contracting, Hensel Phelps, and PCL Construction top Building Design+Construction's ranking of the nation's largest student housing facility general…

Project Spotlight: Russell Investments

REAP grant update makes solar projects on farmland ineligible

The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) is being updated with new and longer stipulations for renewable energy projects to qualify for these grants. Historically, REAP has provided grants to rural farmers and small business owners for renewable energy projects. The program gave grants valued…

What Does “Open” Really Mean In Industrial Automation?

Ask a Plant Manager: Rethinking maintenance budgets, backlogs and spare parts

California is 10th state to legalize balcony solar

It was a busy day yesterday for California Gov. Gavin Newsom, as he signed into law a handful of bills that are positive for the solar industry. He also signed legislation that approves “balcony solar” systems in the state. SB 868, known as the Plug and Play Solar Act, eliminates the red tape that…

Northern Colorado’s largest solar project comes online

The second phase of the Black Hollow Sun solar project near Severance, Colorado, is now complete. ContourGlobal developed the full 324-MW project for the Platte River Power Authority. “This project represents years of commitment, perseverance and partnership,” said Jason Frisbie, general manager…

EC&M Tech Talk: Medium Voltage – From the 2026 NEC to Maintenance

Brazil’s Renewable Capacity Growth Will Increase Grid Expansion Needs

The country plans to invest nearly $93 billion in power infrastructure from 2026 to 2030, focusing on solar PV, onshore wind, and natural gas, while offshore wind development faces regulatory hurdles and infrastructure needs.