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Construction jobs rebound in January
The construction sector added 33,000 jobs in January, with nonresidential construction accounting for most of the increase, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This growth reversed the previous year's trend, when the sector lost 1,000 jobs, its first annual decline since 2020. Overall, construction employment was up by 44,000 jobs compared to January 2025, highlighting renewed momentum in the industry after a year of uneven job numbers.
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Dodge Momentum Index drops 6.3% in January
The Dodge Momentum Index fell 6.3% in January, with commercial planning down 7.2% and institutional planning down 4.4%. Data center projects continue to support strong planning levels, with notable projects including the $500 million IEP Data Center in Pennsylvania and the $400 million Mountain Road Technology Park Data Center in Virginia.
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60% of Gen Z plan to pursue skilled trades
A survey finds that 60% of Generation Z plans to pursue skilled trades such as construction, electrical work, HVAC and plumbing this year, citing job security and earnings potential amid concerns about AI. The survey contrasts with a Harris Poll finding that fewer than 40% of Generation Z are interested in skilled trades.
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AECOM sees federal, private work rebounding
AECOM executives are optimistic that federal construction work delayed by recent government shutdowns will resume by spring, with a significant pickup in federal award activity expected in the second and third quarters. More than half of the $1.2 trillion from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act remains unspent, presenting substantial opportunities.
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Goldman Sachs tops 2025 construction M&A deal value
Goldman Sachs led financial advisers in construction M26A by deal value in 2025, advising on $43.3 billion of deals, an increase from $15.6 billion in 2024. Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase followed with $41.9 billion and $35.5 billion, respectively, according to a GlobalData league table.
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DPR shovels hit dirt on $380M cancer center in Calif.
DPR Construction has started building Sutter Health's Advanced Cancer Center and Care Complex in Modesto, Calif., with completion expected in 2029. The $380 million project will feature four stories and 165,000 square feet of modern, patient-centered space.
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