10 Best Construction News and Blog Sites

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By Dan Taylor

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Read on for our recommendations on the best construction news.

If you aren't paying attention to changes in the construction industry, you're really missing out. The industry is filled with drama, from the growing use of robotics to the latest innovations in construction management software. It's an exciting industry to be in.

With so many innovations happening so quickly, it's important to stay up to date on the latest trends.

Luckily, there are a surprising number of resources dedicated to keeping you informed on construction news. We've chosen the following sources because they represent a broad range of mediums, from niche blogs to broad industry news. They are listed in alphabetical order.

1. AEC Business

Run by one-man army Aarni Heiskanen, this blog is a great resource for construction business owners looking to up their game with strategic insights. Filled with useful how-tos and a simple writing style, it's a must-read for construction managers wanting to stay “in the know."

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AEC Business is a construction blog focused on strategic insights into the industry (Source)

2. Builder

Not to be confused with Building, Builder is Haney Wood's publication for residential construction. Subscribe to this magazine for the latest insights on design, process, and running your own business.

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Builder is a news site focused primarily on residential construction (Source)

3. Building

Building is an award-winning construction magazine that can trace its roots back to 1843. It offers construction news and analysis, and it also focuses on sustainability and safety best practices.

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Building magazine focuses on construction news and analysis (Source)

4. Building Design + Construction

BD+C has long been a staple in the construction news world. Offering the latest news for everyone in the construction business—from BIM engineers to foremen—no individual in construction can afford to forgo this resource.

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BD+C is a construction news site with a focus on design (Source)

5. ConstructConnect blog

ConstructConnect, formerly Construction Data Company, breaks down the latest research so the layman can understand what's happening in the industry. This blog is great for anyone in construction looking to understand the latest trends shaping the United States' commercial construction industry.

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ConstructConnect focuses on the latest construction research and trends (Source)

6. Construction Dive

Construction Dive is like the Wall Street Journal of the construction industry. It keeps track of industry stock prices and job trends and publishes commentary on where it sees the future of the industry going. It also provides articles on current events with in-depth analysis.

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Construction Dive is a business-focused construction news site (Source)

7. Construction Executive

Construction Executive is a magazine specifically for individuals on the higher rungs of the construction management ladder. It offers insights into the industry's latest technology and trends, as well as helpful tips for budgeting and building. The magazine also carefully tracks legislative issues relating to the construction business.

Construction Executive magazine is geared toward industry leaders (Source)

8. Construction Today

Construction Today is a digital magazine that focuses on construction companies themselves, examining them in-depth to see what it is that makes them tick. If you're wondering what other construction companies are doing right that you could be emulating, this is the publication for you.

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Construction Today goes in-depth into construction issues (Source)

9. Equipment World

Are you a supplier for the construction industry? Want to stay up on the latest equipment trends? Check out Equipment World, the industry gold-standard publication on heavy equipment news.

Equipment World explores the equipment side of the construction industry (Source)

10. Software Advice Construction News

We can't resist plugging the great construction newsletter produced by Software Advice, another Gartner Digital Markets site. Each week, it publishes a roundup of the top stories in the construction industry, from movements in the market to new tech trends such as drones and 3D printing. The weekly newsletters are a must-read if you want to stay on top of the most critical issues facing the construction industry.

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Software Advice's weekly newsletter breaks down the latest construction industry trends (Source)

What other great construction news sites are out there?


There are lots of blogs and magazines that didn't make it onto this list—what else should I have included? Where do you get your construction news? Leave your suggestions in the comments below!


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Dan is a content writer at Capterra, specializing in hotel management, construction and real estate. Outside the office, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, catching up with the latest offering from HBO or paying a visit to a new place.

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