Court Injunction on Google Data Center Project Puts $5M Delay Cost on Ryan Cos.
A judge's order halting Project Skyway in Pine Island, Minnesota illustrates how litigation risk can gut a GC's schedule and budget before a single dispute is resolved.
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How Mentorship Pipelines Are Filling Skilled-Trade Gaps on Remodeling Crews
As remodeling firms struggle to staff up, structured mentorship programs are proving more effective than open hiring alone. Here is what the data and operators say.
What Granite's Purchase of Kenny Seng Tells Mid-Size Contractors About Vertical Integration
Granite Construction's acquisition of a Utah earthwork and materials firm highlights a strategy smaller GCs should understand before their next bid cycle.
Luxury Hotel Surge Is Generating HVAC and Mechanical Work While Overall Hotel Pipeline Contracts
Hotel starts are down 5% overall in Q1 2026, but a record 102 luxury projects are underway. Here's what that split means for trade contractors.
Leadership Transitions at Large Firms Signal a Wider Shift Contractors Should Watch
When a Miami construction firm names its first new CEO in 58 years, it raises questions about succession planning that every contracting outfit—large or small—needs to answer.
Maine's Data Center Moratorium Signals a Zoning Shift That GCs in High-Growth Markets Should Watch
Maine's 20-megawatt cap on new data centers froze a category of construction overnight. Here's what that kind of regulatory move means for contractors holding active bids.