In the blog, let’s talk infrastructure. I love talking infrastructure because it’s more than concrete and steel. It’s the backbone of the industry and I have been writing about the industry for more than two decades. Okay, we are closing in on three decades. But with age comes a lot of experience. During those years, I’ve had the privilege to learn from some of the best and brightest minds in construction. And if you have been reading closely then you already know—the infrastructure sector isn’t just growing, it’s driving the future. We are looking at you data centers.
But wait—what about civil infrastructure? Are we truly seeing sustained growth, and how might the industry respond? A recent report offers some indicators that might suggest the market could be slowing, if only slightly. Could this be the first sign of a shift? Will this start to raise even more questions?
Why This Matters
This case threatens more than just one badge. It calls into question the credibility of every Constructech award program—from Top Products to Vision Awards, Women in Construction, and beyond. If we don’t defend our legacy, we risk losing the trust we’ve built with the industry—and the value of recognition itself.
How You Can Help Defend Constructech’s Legacy
We’re calling on our community—leaders, innovators, and allies—to stand with us in this critical moment. Your support matters, and here’s how you can make a difference.
The construction industry is at a crossroads. From labor shortages to rising costs, supply chain disruptions, and ambitious sustainability goals, we face a range of challenges that can’t be solved by traditional thinking. If we want to continue building efficiently, safely, and sustainably, we must adopt new ways of working—and that means making innovation a core part of our culture.
One of the most urgent challenges is the workforce crisis. The U.S. construction sector is short hundreds of thousands of workers—a shortage that some industry and government leaders have labeled a national security concern due to its impact on economic stability. At the same time, global supply chain disruptions continue to delay projects, while rising costs and accelerated delivery timelines strain resources and budgets across the board.
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From 2025 to 2026: Construction Transforms
This is one of my favorite times of the year. Yes, there are holidays with festive events to enjoy with family and friends, but there is another reason this time of year is so special. It is a time for reflection on the year that just passed—and to look forward to the year to come. It is a time for goal setting and dreaming big.
For today’s blog, let’s look back at 2025 to see what shaped the past year—and let’s look forward to 2026 to what is coming in the year ahead, with a few new industry reports.