2026-08-15 briefing · 5 items

Today's summary

The construction industry is seeing increased interest in various projects beyond data centers, with construction companies expanding investments in different projects and construction costs rising 7.4% year-over-year in July, amid significant investments such as Bank of America's planned $250 billion in US infrastructure updates.

Global (5)

• Builders tout more than just data centers in latest earnings reports
  Construction companies are promoting diversification beyond data centers. — Construction Dive

• Construction costs rose 7.4% annually in July
  Construction costs in July increased by 7.4% compared to the same period last year. — Construction Dive

• Bank of America pledges $250B toward US infrastructure update
  Bank of America is investing 250 billion dollars in updating American infrastructure. — Construction Dive

• Punch List: Stanley Black & Decker invests $1B in manufacturing, Jacobs expands in Atlanta
  Stanley Black & Decker plans to invest $1 billion in manufacturing. — Construction Dive

• Skanska small business outreach lead sees opportunity in DBE changes
  Teresa Maxwell of Skanska sees opportunities in the DBE change. — Construction Dive