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Amazon’s partnership with Corning to supply fiber optic cables will create 1,000 jobs in North Carolina, strengthen U.S. supply chains, and expand domestic production capacity for critical technology infrastructure.
Industrial manufacturers are seeing rising demand for critical AI data center systems, from cooling, through to optical connectivity and gas turbine power plants, as they expand across the U.S.
The U.S. energy industry receives a boost with $850 million in federal funding allocated to new, reopened, and upgraded coal burning power plants. This investment aims to revitalize the long-struggling segment of the industry, potentially impacting American energy production and infrastructure.
As the 2026 hurricane season approaches, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) offers important resources to help employers and workers prepare, respond, and recover from hurricanes and related weather events. Early preparation is crucial for ensuring the safety and well-being of American workers in the face of natural disasters.
Despite facing a significant funding gap, Seattle’s Sound Transit has approved a revised plan that fully funds construction for key transit projects in Washington state. While some projects may be deferred, this decision highlights the ongoing efforts to support infrastructure development and public transportation, impacting workers, communities, and American competitiveness.
Skanska and E-J Electric crews are hard at work rebuilding a pair of two-tube rail tunnels deep under Manhattan and the East River. This project showcases ongoing investment in critical infrastructure, benefiting American industry and supporting skilled workers in the construction sector.
New York City-based contractor Turner, the industry’s largest by revenue, announced in its first-quarter financial update that it has already won more megaprojects this year than in all of 2025. This significant achievement showcases Turner’s continued success in the construction industry, reflecting positive growth and potential impact on American competitiveness and skilled work.
Emirates Airlines has started building a $5.1 billion aircraft maintenance facility next to Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai, which will feature the world’s largest free-standing hangar. While this development is taking place in Dubai, it serves as a reminder of the ongoing investments and advancements in the global aviation industry, impacting supply chains and skilled work worldwide.
The proposed successor to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, BUILD America 250, offers insights into potential shifts in federal infrastructure funding mechanisms and investment priorities. This development could have implications for American industry, workers, production, investment, and infrastructure in the coming years.
Turner, the largest contractor in the industry by revenue, announced in its first quarter financial update that it has already won more megaprojects in 2026 than in all of 2025. This news highlights the company’s continued success and growth in the construction sector, reflecting positive developments in American industry and infrastructure.
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