Facilities Explore Generating Electricity From Pressure in Municipal Water Pipes
Cities can recover energy from excess pressure in water systems, turning some pressure-reduction points into small sources of electricity.
Electrical Contractors’ Revenue Surges as Data Centers and Power Work Drive Record Growth
EC&M reports the leading electrical contractors generated $80.4 billion in 2025 revenue as data centers and power infrastructure accelerated.
Pennsylvania Tightens Data Center Permit Rules Around Infrastructure Costs and Local Hiring
Pennsylvania has adopted tougher data center permit expectations addressing infrastructure costs, community engagement, local hiring and environmental protections.
Construction Apprenticeship Enrollment Surges as Industry Searches for More Skilled Workers
Construction apprenticeship participation is expanding, with nonunion registered programs reporting strong growth as the industry faces a 349,000-worker gap.
Construction Wages Accelerate as Contractors Fight to Keep Skilled Craft Workers
Construction pay growth accelerated in July, with craft-worker wages rising faster than pay for production workers across the broader private sector.
Construction Has More Open Jobs Even as Hiring Fails to Keep Pace
Construction job openings rose sharply in June while industry hiring remained uneven, highlighting the gap between available work and available workers.
Construction Unemployment Falls to 3.7% as Contractors Compete for Experienced Workers
The construction unemployment rate fell to 3.7% in July, tightening the available labor pool while nonresidential hiring continued to grow.
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