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Development

May 13, 2026

Immigration Enforcement Isn't Filling Construction Jobs. It's Emptying Them.

U.S.-born construction employment dropped 3% in high-enforcement metros — twice the cross-sector average — because finish trades disappear when framing labor does.

Omid Shahbazian

Construction Backlog Stabilizes but Work Concentrated in Large Data Center Builders

Newsletters

Mar 16, 2026

Construction Backlog Stabilizes but Work Concentrated in Large Data Center Builders

AI infrastructure drives backlog growth while smaller contractors face weaker pipelines.

Omid Shahbazian

OSHA Clarifies PPE Fit Rules, Raising Construction Safety Compliance Standards

Signals

Jan 8, 2026

OSHA Clarifies PPE Fit Rules, Raising Construction Safety Compliance Standards

New federal rule formalizes employer responsibility for properly fitting protective equipment on jobsites.

CRE360 Editorial Desk

Construction Risks Soar: Costs, Labor, and Supply Shake 2026 Projects

Signals

Jan 6, 2026

Construction Risks Soar: Costs, Labor, and Supply Shake 2026 Projects

Tariffs, shortages, and policy shifts demand agile execution strategies.

CRE360 Editorial Desk

California

Jan 5, 2026

California Caps Retainage at Five Percent on Private Construction Projects

New law reshapes cash flow, contract terms, and payment risk statewide.

Omid Shahbazian

Five Major U.S. Offshore Wind Farms Halted as Policy Review Takes Effect

industry

Dec 23, 2025

Five Major U.S. Offshore Wind Farms Halted as Policy Review Takes Effect

National security considerations drive federal pause, impacting Coastal Virginia, Vineyard, Revolution, Empire, and Sunrise projects.

CRE360 Editorial Desk

How Technology-Centric Models Are Redefining Construction Strategy and Execution

Signals

Dec 18, 2025

How Technology-Centric Models Are Redefining Construction Strategy and Execution

AI, robotics, and data center demand are driving fundamental changes in construction workflows and decision-making.

CRE360 Editorial Desk

Signals

Dec 17, 2025

Construction Hiring Trends Signal Shifting Demand Across Nonresidential Sectors

Workforce gains point to strengthening momentum in specialty trades and civil construction

CRE360 Editorial Desk

RE Construction Signal — Momentum Is Cooling, Risk Is Not

Construction Cost

Dec 12, 2025

RE Construction Signal — Momentum Is Cooling, Risk Is Not

Planning activity remains elevated as cost and labor constraints shift risk toward execution

Omid Shahbazian

Fed Rate Cuts Shift Construction Planning Outlook

capital market

Dec 11, 2025

Fed Rate Cuts Shift Construction Planning Outlook

Easing borrowing costs collide with persistent lender caution, keeping project starts in check.

CRE360 Editorial Desk

industry

Dec 10, 2025

$300M Shipyard Expansion Begins

Saronic’s upgrade adds major production space and prepares the shipyard for next-generation autonomous vessel manufacturing.

CRE360 Editorial Desk

AI-Driven Workflows Redefine How Construction Teams Manage Field Complexity

Signals

Dec 8, 2025

AI-Driven Workflows Redefine How Construction Teams Manage Field Complexity

Intelligent automation is reshaping project delivery by streamlining decisions, elevating responsiveness, and optimizing on-site performance.

CRE360 Editorial Desk

One Beverly Hills Project Redefines Luxury Construction

Signals

Dec 8, 2025

One Beverly Hills Project Redefines Luxury Construction

Mega mixed-use development showcases scale, complexity, and collaborative execution in real estate.

CRE360 Editorial Desk

Workforce Shifts Reveal Evolving Job and Market Demand

Signals

Dec 8, 2025

Workforce Shifts Reveal Evolving Job and Market Demand

Payroll changes and wage trends highlight the dynamic labor landscape and broader economic signals.

CRE360 Editorial Desk

Project Planning Trends Signal Future Construction Shifts

Signals

Dec 8, 2025

Project Planning Trends Signal Future Construction Shifts

Tracking new project entries highlights evolving supply pipeline and construction outlook.

CRE360 Editorial Desk

Michigan’s New Incentive Program Puts Mass Timber Into the Spotlight

Signals

Dec 4, 2025

Michigan’s New Incentive Program Puts Mass Timber Into the Spotlight

State-funded cash awards and technical support could accelerate early-stage adoption of mass timber, reshaping how developers plan future Michigan projects.

CRE360 Editorial Desk

Pricing volatility continues to shape risk exposure and project timelines for industry participants and stakeholders

Signals

Dec 3, 2025

Pricing volatility continues to shape risk exposure and project timelines for industry participants and stakeholders

Ongoing shifts in procurement dynamics emphasize the need for adaptive strategies to manage execution and financial uncertainty.

CRE360 Editorial Desk

Why GMP Beats Lump-Sum When Labor Is the Sticky Inflation Risk

Development

Dec 2, 2025

Why GMP Beats Lump-Sum When Labor Is the Sticky Inflation Risk

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CRE360 Editorial Desk

Why Contractor Backlog Is the CRE Indicator You Shouldn’t Ignore

Signals

Nov 29, 2025

Why Contractor Backlog Is the CRE Indicator You Shouldn’t Ignore

Most people track rates, CPI, or materials indexes to understand construction costs.That’s fine—but it’s backward-looking.

Omid Shahbazian

Milwaukee Downtown Mega-Project Stalls Amid $25M Funding Gap

Construction Cost

Nov 21, 2025

Milwaukee Downtown Mega-Project Stalls Amid $25M Funding Gap

Funding Shortfall Derails $700M Milwaukee Mixed-Use, Exposing Capital Stack Fragility

CRE360 Editorial Desk

Atlanta Multifamily Rents Maintain Stability Through Q3 2025

rental vacancy

Nov 13, 2025

Atlanta Multifamily Rents Maintain Stability Through Q3 2025

Flat Rents Mask Submarket Divergence as Atlanta Multifamily Absorbs New Supply

CRE360 Editorial Desk

CoreWeave’s $50B Data Center Bet Reshapes U.S. Market

Regional

Nov 13, 2025

CoreWeave’s $50B Data Center Bet Reshapes U.S. Market

AI-fueled capital surge accelerates institutional data center buildout, alters land, power, and regional pricing dynamics

CRE360 Editorial Desk

Development

Oct 1, 2025

Tariffs Push CRE Build Costs Higher

Steel, aluminum, and copper tariffs lift construction budgets +4.6%, delaying starts and straining project feasibility.

Omid Shahbazian

Capital

Sep 29, 2025

🟡CRE Lending Rebounds Sharply in Q2.

As Debt Funds and CMBS Fill the Void, Spreads Stabilize

Omid Shahbazian

Capital

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Sep 29, 2025

Lending momentum jumps; spreads steady

Debt funds and CMBS re-open the channel, easing execution for qualify-to-close CRE.

Omid Shahbazian

Construction

Immigration Enforcement Isn't Filling Construction Jobs. It's Emptying Them.

Construction Backlog Stabilizes but Work Concentrated in Large Data Center Builders

OSHA Clarifies PPE Fit Rules, Raising Construction Safety Compliance Standards

Construction Risks Soar: Costs, Labor, and Supply Shake 2026 Projects

California Caps Retainage at Five Percent on Private Construction Projects

Five Major U.S. Offshore Wind Farms Halted as Policy Review Takes Effect

How Technology-Centric Models Are Redefining Construction Strategy and Execution

Construction Hiring Trends Signal Shifting Demand Across Nonresidential Sectors

RE Construction Signal — Momentum Is Cooling, Risk Is Not

Fed Rate Cuts Shift Construction Planning Outlook

$300M Shipyard Expansion Begins

AI-Driven Workflows Redefine How Construction Teams Manage Field Complexity

One Beverly Hills Project Redefines Luxury Construction

Workforce Shifts Reveal Evolving Job and Market Demand

Project Planning Trends Signal Future Construction Shifts

Michigan’s New Incentive Program Puts Mass Timber Into the Spotlight

Pricing volatility continues to shape risk exposure and project timelines for industry participants and stakeholders

Why GMP Beats Lump-Sum When Labor Is the Sticky Inflation Risk

Why Contractor Backlog Is the CRE Indicator You Shouldn’t Ignore

Milwaukee Downtown Mega-Project Stalls Amid $25M Funding Gap

Atlanta Multifamily Rents Maintain Stability Through Q3 2025

CoreWeave’s $50B Data Center Bet Reshapes U.S. Market

Tariffs Push CRE Build Costs Higher

🟡CRE Lending Rebounds Sharply in Q2.

Lending momentum jumps; spreads steady

CRE 360 Signal™