UK Prisoners Build Homes to Bridge Skills Gap and Reduce Reoffending
DragonHeart Homes in Peterborough is tackling the UK's construction skills gap and prisoner reoffending rates by employing inmates to build modular housing units.
Prisoners Gain Construction Jobs, Transforming Lives and Bridging Skills Gap
Integrating former prisoners into construction jobs addresses skills gaps and reduces re-offending rates, offering a model for US firms to enhance workforce and social outcomes.
Avantus Lands $525 Million for California Solar-Plus-Storage Expansion
Avantus secures $525 million for Aratina 2, bolstering California's solar-plus-storage capacity. This project highlights renewable energy's role in meeting U.S. energy demands, with implications for AECM stakeholders.
McCarthy Finalizes $74M Kansas Wastewater Project with Innovative Approach
Lawrence, Kansas, completes a $74M wastewater project using the construction manager at risk method, setting a precedent for future public infrastructure projects.
New York's Data Center Moratorium Sparks Contractor Concerns
New York's unprecedented data center moratorium poses significant challenges for contractors and tech firms, delaying projects and prompting regulatory scrutiny.
ES Foundry Boosts U.S. Solar Manufacturing with 2-GW Factory Expansion
ES Foundry's 2-GW factory expansion in South Carolina boosts U.S. solar supply chain resilience, offering new opportunities for AECM professionals in procurement and compliance.
Portugal's €450M Football Theme Park Kicks Off Construction
Viva Mundo, a €450M football theme park in Portugal, launches construction, offering opportunities for U.S. AECM firms in design, procurement, and sustainable construction.
Bouygues to Construct 562-Bed Hospital in Montenegro
Bouygues Construction will build a 562-bed hospital in Montenegro, incorporating sustainable and seismic engineering practices. The project highlights global trends in healthcare infrastructure development.
MCA Awards Scholarships to Future Construction Leaders
The Metal Construction Association has announced the recipients of its 2026 Scholarship Program, supporting educational goals of employees at member companies. This initiative aims to address the industry's skilled labor demands.
