"This moratorium will give democracy a chance to catch up with the transformative changes that we are witnessing," Sanders said.

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Explore the top trends shaping construction in 2026, including labor challenges, interest rate cuts, data center demand and how firms can adapt with technology and stronger cash flow strategies.

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The job numbers in construction stand in stark contrast to the broader labor market. The U.S. as a whole shed 105,000 jobs in October and added 64,000 jobs in November. Nationally, the unemployment rate rose to 4.6%, the highest level since September of 2021, according to NBC News.

Construction jobs dip as inflation and labor shortages weigh, but megaprojects in the Midwest and Upstate New York offer growth opportunities.

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BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc., has filed a counterclaim against Pacifica Mechanicsburg arguing Pacifica is at fault for seven months of delays that impeded construction at its Carlisle Pike location.