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Data center construction spending is up 139% and the average project is near $600M. The January Dispatch breaks down where that money is going and what it could mean for your 2026 backlog.
https://bit.ly/4sTkTi0
https://bit.ly/4sTkTi0
January 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Data center construction spending is up 139% and the average project is near $600M. The January Dispatch breaks down where that money is going and what it could mean for your 2026 backlog.
https://bit.ly/4sTkTi0
https://bit.ly/4sTkTi0
Painting bids taking over your nights and weekends?
Join our free webinar on Feb 24, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET, to learn how to find better-fit projects and finish takeoffs faster.
Register: https://bit.ly/4sUrgSi
#PaintingContractors #Construction
Join our free webinar on Feb 24, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET, to learn how to find better-fit projects and finish takeoffs faster.
Register: https://bit.ly/4sUrgSi
#PaintingContractors #Construction
January 22, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Painting bids taking over your nights and weekends?
Join our free webinar on Feb 24, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET, to learn how to find better-fit projects and finish takeoffs faster.
Register: https://bit.ly/4sUrgSi
#PaintingContractors #Construction
Join our free webinar on Feb 24, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET, to learn how to find better-fit projects and finish takeoffs faster.
Register: https://bit.ly/4sUrgSi
#PaintingContractors #Construction
Need a clean checklist for starting a project
This guide includes a simple workflow to help teams move faster and stay organized.
Take a look. https://bit.ly/4rM57F8
This guide includes a simple workflow to help teams move faster and stay organized.
Take a look. https://bit.ly/4rM57F8
January 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Need a clean checklist for starting a project
This guide includes a simple workflow to help teams move faster and stay organized.
Take a look. https://bit.ly/4rM57F8
This guide includes a simple workflow to help teams move faster and stay organized.
Take a look. https://bit.ly/4rM57F8
We recently wrapped up our Q1 Town Hall & celebrated team members who bring our values to life.
Our Values Award winners:
– Garret Oien (People First)
– Shar Mallory (Deliver Customer Value)
– Lindsey Ward (Expand Your Impact)
– Kelsey Erhart (Make It Happen)
– Erin Havens (Embrace Change)
Our Values Award winners:
– Garret Oien (People First)
– Shar Mallory (Deliver Customer Value)
– Lindsey Ward (Expand Your Impact)
– Kelsey Erhart (Make It Happen)
– Erin Havens (Embrace Change)
January 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM
We recently wrapped up our Q1 Town Hall & celebrated team members who bring our values to life.
Our Values Award winners:
– Garret Oien (People First)
– Shar Mallory (Deliver Customer Value)
– Lindsey Ward (Expand Your Impact)
– Kelsey Erhart (Make It Happen)
– Erin Havens (Embrace Change)
Our Values Award winners:
– Garret Oien (People First)
– Shar Mallory (Deliver Customer Value)
– Lindsey Ward (Expand Your Impact)
– Kelsey Erhart (Make It Happen)
– Erin Havens (Embrace Change)
Project stress cooled in December.
The Project Stress Index dropped 18.7% month over month, led by fewer abandonments. Bid date delays and on-hold activity also declined.
Year-over-year progress is clear, even with abandonments still elevated.
Details here:
https://bit.ly/49SXohq
The Project Stress Index dropped 18.7% month over month, led by fewer abandonments. Bid date delays and on-hold activity also declined.
Year-over-year progress is clear, even with abandonments still elevated.
Details here:
https://bit.ly/49SXohq
January 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Project stress cooled in December.
The Project Stress Index dropped 18.7% month over month, led by fewer abandonments. Bid date delays and on-hold activity also declined.
Year-over-year progress is clear, even with abandonments still elevated.
Details here:
https://bit.ly/49SXohq
The Project Stress Index dropped 18.7% month over month, led by fewer abandonments. Bid date delays and on-hold activity also declined.
Year-over-year progress is clear, even with abandonments still elevated.
Details here:
https://bit.ly/49SXohq
Estimators are being asked to do more, faster, with fewer people.
This post looks at how AI-powered takeoff and connected estimating tools cut busywork, speed up bids, and help teams stay competitive without sacrificing accuracy.
https://bit.ly/3YCTxil
This post looks at how AI-powered takeoff and connected estimating tools cut busywork, speed up bids, and help teams stay competitive without sacrificing accuracy.
https://bit.ly/3YCTxil
January 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Estimators are being asked to do more, faster, with fewer people.
This post looks at how AI-powered takeoff and connected estimating tools cut busywork, speed up bids, and help teams stay competitive without sacrificing accuracy.
https://bit.ly/3YCTxil
This post looks at how AI-powered takeoff and connected estimating tools cut busywork, speed up bids, and help teams stay competitive without sacrificing accuracy.
https://bit.ly/3YCTxil
If you drew this S in a notebook,
it might be time to stop doing takeoffs the hard way.
Takeoff Boost makes the work easier.
https://bit.ly/453NSFI
Takeoff Boost makes the work easier.
https://bit.ly/453NSFI
January 10, 2026 at 8:13 PM
If you drew this S in a notebook,
it might be time to stop doing takeoffs the hard way.
Takeoff Boost makes the work easier.
https://bit.ly/453NSFI
Takeoff Boost makes the work easier.
https://bit.ly/453NSFI
Data center construction spending continues to surge.
January 2026 report highlights
• $9.8B in starts in November
• $53.7B YTD, up nearly 139% YoY
• Average project cost now $597M
• Growth driven by fewer but much larger projects
Read the full data center report
https://bit.ly/4qGkU6X
January 2026 report highlights
• $9.8B in starts in November
• $53.7B YTD, up nearly 139% YoY
• Average project cost now $597M
• Growth driven by fewer but much larger projects
Read the full data center report
https://bit.ly/4qGkU6X
January 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Data center construction spending continues to surge.
January 2026 report highlights
• $9.8B in starts in November
• $53.7B YTD, up nearly 139% YoY
• Average project cost now $597M
• Growth driven by fewer but much larger projects
Read the full data center report
https://bit.ly/4qGkU6X
January 2026 report highlights
• $9.8B in starts in November
• $53.7B YTD, up nearly 139% YoY
• Average project cost now $597M
• Growth driven by fewer but much larger projects
Read the full data center report
https://bit.ly/4qGkU6X
We’re heading to World of Concrete in Las Vegas.
January 20–22
Booth N1563
Stop by to see how ConstructConnect helps contractors simplify takeoffs and estimating without added complexity. Let us know if you’ll be there.
January 20–22
Booth N1563
Stop by to see how ConstructConnect helps contractors simplify takeoffs and estimating without added complexity. Let us know if you’ll be there.
January 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM
We’re heading to World of Concrete in Las Vegas.
January 20–22
Booth N1563
Stop by to see how ConstructConnect helps contractors simplify takeoffs and estimating without added complexity. Let us know if you’ll be there.
January 20–22
Booth N1563
Stop by to see how ConstructConnect helps contractors simplify takeoffs and estimating without added complexity. Let us know if you’ll be there.
AI in estimating isn’t about extremes.
It speeds up repetitive work, while judgment and risk stay human. That view is echoed by Byron Smith from Learn About Construction.
https://bit.ly/3L4swBn
#constructionstartshere #constructionestimating #aiinconstruction
It speeds up repetitive work, while judgment and risk stay human. That view is echoed by Byron Smith from Learn About Construction.
https://bit.ly/3L4swBn
#constructionstartshere #constructionestimating #aiinconstruction
January 7, 2026 at 4:54 PM
AI in estimating isn’t about extremes.
It speeds up repetitive work, while judgment and risk stay human. That view is echoed by Byron Smith from Learn About Construction.
https://bit.ly/3L4swBn
#constructionstartshere #constructionestimating #aiinconstruction
It speeds up repetitive work, while judgment and risk stay human. That view is echoed by Byron Smith from Learn About Construction.
https://bit.ly/3L4swBn
#constructionstartshere #constructionestimating #aiinconstruction
Planning for the new year?
This guide breaks down simple ways to strengthen your workflow and estimate faster.
Take a look and start fresh. https://bit.ly/4rM57F8
This guide breaks down simple ways to strengthen your workflow and estimate faster.
Take a look and start fresh. https://bit.ly/4rM57F8
January 6, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Planning for the new year?
This guide breaks down simple ways to strengthen your workflow and estimate faster.
Take a look and start fresh. https://bit.ly/4rM57F8
This guide breaks down simple ways to strengthen your workflow and estimate faster.
Take a look and start fresh. https://bit.ly/4rM57F8
Planning for the new year
This guide breaks down simple ways to strengthen your workflow and estimate faster.
Take a look and start fresh. https://bit.ly/44iNBhI
This guide breaks down simple ways to strengthen your workflow and estimate faster.
Take a look and start fresh. https://bit.ly/44iNBhI
December 30, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Planning for the new year
This guide breaks down simple ways to strengthen your workflow and estimate faster.
Take a look and start fresh. https://bit.ly/44iNBhI
This guide breaks down simple ways to strengthen your workflow and estimate faster.
Take a look and start fresh. https://bit.ly/44iNBhI
Accurate estimates protect your margin.
This post covers estimate types, common mistakes, and how software helps teams work faster and cleaner.
https://bit.ly/4p2ApoM
#constructionstartshere #constructionestimating
This post covers estimate types, common mistakes, and how software helps teams work faster and cleaner.
https://bit.ly/4p2ApoM
#constructionstartshere #constructionestimating
December 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Accurate estimates protect your margin.
This post covers estimate types, common mistakes, and how software helps teams work faster and cleaner.
https://bit.ly/4p2ApoM
#constructionstartshere #constructionestimating
This post covers estimate types, common mistakes, and how software helps teams work faster and cleaner.
https://bit.ly/4p2ApoM
#constructionstartshere #constructionestimating
When estimating eats up time before you ever get to pricing, that’s a problem.
Byron at Learn About Construction walks through Takeoff Boost in On-Screen Takeoff 4.0, showing how AI supports a more efficient first-pass takeoff that estimators can refine.
👉 https://bit.ly/4oRfYL9
Byron at Learn About Construction walks through Takeoff Boost in On-Screen Takeoff 4.0, showing how AI supports a more efficient first-pass takeoff that estimators can refine.
👉 https://bit.ly/4oRfYL9
On-Screen Takeoff Takeoff Boost Review | AI Construction Estimating Explained
YouTube video by Learn About Construction
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December 15, 2025 at 5:52 PM
When estimating eats up time before you ever get to pricing, that’s a problem.
Byron at Learn About Construction walks through Takeoff Boost in On-Screen Takeoff 4.0, showing how AI supports a more efficient first-pass takeoff that estimators can refine.
👉 https://bit.ly/4oRfYL9
Byron at Learn About Construction walks through Takeoff Boost in On-Screen Takeoff 4.0, showing how AI supports a more efficient first-pass takeoff that estimators can refine.
👉 https://bit.ly/4oRfYL9
AI is becoming a real advantage for construction teams.
Our next Bid Like a Boss event shows you how to use it without adding more work to your day.
Dec 17 • Free virtual session
• Find better projects
• Understand scope faster
• Speed up takeoffs
• Live Q&A with our team
https://bit.ly/44jV1Bp
Our next Bid Like a Boss event shows you how to use it without adding more work to your day.
Dec 17 • Free virtual session
• Find better projects
• Understand scope faster
• Speed up takeoffs
• Live Q&A with our team
https://bit.ly/44jV1Bp
December 12, 2025 at 9:49 PM
AI is becoming a real advantage for construction teams.
Our next Bid Like a Boss event shows you how to use it without adding more work to your day.
Dec 17 • Free virtual session
• Find better projects
• Understand scope faster
• Speed up takeoffs
• Live Q&A with our team
https://bit.ly/44jV1Bp
Our next Bid Like a Boss event shows you how to use it without adding more work to your day.
Dec 17 • Free virtual session
• Find better projects
• Understand scope faster
• Speed up takeoffs
• Live Q&A with our team
https://bit.ly/44jV1Bp
ConstructConnect is the presenting sponsor for #ProjectSanDiego, supporting AEC Cares as volunteers renovate Rachel’s Women’s Center next June during AIA26.
Creating a space that reflects care, comfort, and understanding for women who need it most.
https://bit.ly/48v1uvK
#YouandMeCCDSD
Creating a space that reflects care, comfort, and understanding for women who need it most.
https://bit.ly/48v1uvK
#YouandMeCCDSD
December 11, 2025 at 6:13 PM
ConstructConnect is the presenting sponsor for #ProjectSanDiego, supporting AEC Cares as volunteers renovate Rachel’s Women’s Center next June during AIA26.
Creating a space that reflects care, comfort, and understanding for women who need it most.
https://bit.ly/48v1uvK
#YouandMeCCDSD
Creating a space that reflects care, comfort, and understanding for women who need it most.
https://bit.ly/48v1uvK
#YouandMeCCDSD
How much time are your estimates costing you
Contractors using smarter workflows are seeing up to 95 percent time saved.
Get the guide and see where your hours are going. https://bit.ly/4pBCucf
Contractors using smarter workflows are seeing up to 95 percent time saved.
Get the guide and see where your hours are going. https://bit.ly/4pBCucf
December 10, 2025 at 6:59 PM
How much time are your estimates costing you
Contractors using smarter workflows are seeing up to 95 percent time saved.
Get the guide and see where your hours are going. https://bit.ly/4pBCucf
Contractors using smarter workflows are seeing up to 95 percent time saved.
Get the guide and see where your hours are going. https://bit.ly/4pBCucf
November’s Project Stress Index came in at 125.7, rising nearly 20% from October. Big movers this month:
• Abandonments up 41.1%
• On-holds up 16.5%
• Bid delays down a bit
• Stress levels up 9.9% YoY
Explore the full report and see what’s shaping preconstruction trends. https://bit.ly/4pbollO
• Abandonments up 41.1%
• On-holds up 16.5%
• Bid delays down a bit
• Stress levels up 9.9% YoY
Explore the full report and see what’s shaping preconstruction trends. https://bit.ly/4pbollO
December 9, 2025 at 4:48 PM
November’s Project Stress Index came in at 125.7, rising nearly 20% from October. Big movers this month:
• Abandonments up 41.1%
• On-holds up 16.5%
• Bid delays down a bit
• Stress levels up 9.9% YoY
Explore the full report and see what’s shaping preconstruction trends. https://bit.ly/4pbollO
• Abandonments up 41.1%
• On-holds up 16.5%
• Bid delays down a bit
• Stress levels up 9.9% YoY
Explore the full report and see what’s shaping preconstruction trends. https://bit.ly/4pbollO
Last chance to join ConstructConnect live tomorrow for Find it. Bid it. Win it.
See how AI tools in Project Intelligence and Takeoff Boost can help you find better projects faster and save time heading into the new year.
Register here: https://bit.ly/48z9lHp
#ConstructionStartsHere
See how AI tools in Project Intelligence and Takeoff Boost can help you find better projects faster and save time heading into the new year.
Register here: https://bit.ly/48z9lHp
#ConstructionStartsHere
December 8, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Last chance to join ConstructConnect live tomorrow for Find it. Bid it. Win it.
See how AI tools in Project Intelligence and Takeoff Boost can help you find better projects faster and save time heading into the new year.
Register here: https://bit.ly/48z9lHp
#ConstructionStartsHere
See how AI tools in Project Intelligence and Takeoff Boost can help you find better projects faster and save time heading into the new year.
Register here: https://bit.ly/48z9lHp
#ConstructionStartsHere
We had an awesome time at The Buildings Show.
Great talks, lots of demos, good coffee, and even better conversations.
Thanks to everyone who came by.
#ConstructionStartsHere #TheBuildingsShow
Great talks, lots of demos, good coffee, and even better conversations.
Thanks to everyone who came by.
#ConstructionStartsHere #TheBuildingsShow
December 5, 2025 at 7:49 PM
We had an awesome time at The Buildings Show.
Great talks, lots of demos, good coffee, and even better conversations.
Thanks to everyone who came by.
#ConstructionStartsHere #TheBuildingsShow
Great talks, lots of demos, good coffee, and even better conversations.
Thanks to everyone who came by.
#ConstructionStartsHere #TheBuildingsShow
December Data Center Report is live.
• October starts: $10.8B, way up from last year
• Costs now avg $987 per sq. ft.
• YTD spending: $43.8B
• Top states: LA, VA, MS, TX, AZ
• CCPI tracking $50B+ in upcoming projects
Big momentum, tighter geographic concentration.
https://bit.ly/4pm6JUs
• October starts: $10.8B, way up from last year
• Costs now avg $987 per sq. ft.
• YTD spending: $43.8B
• Top states: LA, VA, MS, TX, AZ
• CCPI tracking $50B+ in upcoming projects
Big momentum, tighter geographic concentration.
https://bit.ly/4pm6JUs
December 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM
December Data Center Report is live.
• October starts: $10.8B, way up from last year
• Costs now avg $987 per sq. ft.
• YTD spending: $43.8B
• Top states: LA, VA, MS, TX, AZ
• CCPI tracking $50B+ in upcoming projects
Big momentum, tighter geographic concentration.
https://bit.ly/4pm6JUs
• October starts: $10.8B, way up from last year
• Costs now avg $987 per sq. ft.
• YTD spending: $43.8B
• Top states: LA, VA, MS, TX, AZ
• CCPI tracking $50B+ in upcoming projects
Big momentum, tighter geographic concentration.
https://bit.ly/4pm6JUs
Michael Guckes, our Chief Economist, will take part in a panel at The Buildings Show on December 4.
The discussion focuses on staying resilient during economic uncertainty.
Join the session at 10:00 AM.
Let us know if you’ll be there.
#ConstructionStartsHere #TheBuildingsShow
The discussion focuses on staying resilient during economic uncertainty.
Join the session at 10:00 AM.
Let us know if you’ll be there.
#ConstructionStartsHere #TheBuildingsShow
December 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Michael Guckes, our Chief Economist, will take part in a panel at The Buildings Show on December 4.
The discussion focuses on staying resilient during economic uncertainty.
Join the session at 10:00 AM.
Let us know if you’ll be there.
#ConstructionStartsHere #TheBuildingsShow
The discussion focuses on staying resilient during economic uncertainty.
Join the session at 10:00 AM.
Let us know if you’ll be there.
#ConstructionStartsHere #TheBuildingsShow
Jennifer Johnson, our EVP, Chief Product Officer, is speaking at The Buildings Show about how takeoff automation helps estimators work faster and with less friction.
Join the session on December 3 at 1:00 PM.
Let us know if you’ll be there.
#ConstructionStartsHere #TheBuildingsShow
Join the session on December 3 at 1:00 PM.
Let us know if you’ll be there.
#ConstructionStartsHere #TheBuildingsShow
December 1, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Jennifer Johnson, our EVP, Chief Product Officer, is speaking at The Buildings Show about how takeoff automation helps estimators work faster and with less friction.
Join the session on December 3 at 1:00 PM.
Let us know if you’ll be there.
#ConstructionStartsHere #TheBuildingsShow
Join the session on December 3 at 1:00 PM.
Let us know if you’ll be there.
#ConstructionStartsHere #TheBuildingsShow
The holidays are busy enough without long nights chasing bids and takeoffs.
Join us Dec 9 for Find it. Bid it. Win it., a webinar showing how AI tools in Project Intelligence & Takeoff Boost can help you find projects faster & work smarter before the holidays.
Register: https://bit.ly/4pDBvbf
Join us Dec 9 for Find it. Bid it. Win it., a webinar showing how AI tools in Project Intelligence & Takeoff Boost can help you find projects faster & work smarter before the holidays.
Register: https://bit.ly/4pDBvbf
November 29, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The holidays are busy enough without long nights chasing bids and takeoffs.
Join us Dec 9 for Find it. Bid it. Win it., a webinar showing how AI tools in Project Intelligence & Takeoff Boost can help you find projects faster & work smarter before the holidays.
Register: https://bit.ly/4pDBvbf
Join us Dec 9 for Find it. Bid it. Win it., a webinar showing how AI tools in Project Intelligence & Takeoff Boost can help you find projects faster & work smarter before the holidays.
Register: https://bit.ly/4pDBvbf
We’re heading to The Buildings Show in Toronto December 3rd to 5th.
Stop by Booth 1513 for a coffee and a conversation with our team.
Let us know if you’ll be there.
#ConstructionStartsHere #TheBuildingsShow
Stop by Booth 1513 for a coffee and a conversation with our team.
Let us know if you’ll be there.
#ConstructionStartsHere #TheBuildingsShow
November 26, 2025 at 7:19 PM
We’re heading to The Buildings Show in Toronto December 3rd to 5th.
Stop by Booth 1513 for a coffee and a conversation with our team.
Let us know if you’ll be there.
#ConstructionStartsHere #TheBuildingsShow
Stop by Booth 1513 for a coffee and a conversation with our team.
Let us know if you’ll be there.
#ConstructionStartsHere #TheBuildingsShow