Update 6/8/2017: The construction industry just keeps adding awesome new blogs and news sites, so we’ve added a few more to this post. There are now 23 top construction news sites and blogs instead of the original 17.
Those who think the construction industry is stagnant haven’t been watching very closely. The industry is filled with drama—from 3D printing changing the way China builds houses to the battle for the best construction management software—construction as a whole is an exciting industry to be in.
With so many changes coming to the industry so quickly, it’s important for everyone involved in the construction industry to stay up on the latest trends.
Luckily, there are a surprising number of resources dedicated to keeping you informed.
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.”
2. Alltop
Alltop is an aggregator that provides a great place to find top-level construction news, such as the White House eyeing a big shift in infrastructure funding or how 3D printing could disrupt the construction industry. It also posts links from more specialized publications, such as Walls & Ceilings Online or Roofing Contractor, if you want news more relevant to whatever niche you serve.
3. Best Practices Construction Law
Want to stay on top of the latest construction litigation news? Enter Matthew Devries, an attorney for Burr & Forman, who comments on the latest news and trends surrounding risk assessment, risk prevention, construction management, and construction best practices.
4. Building.co.uk
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.
5. 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.
6. Builder
Not to be confused with Building, Builder is Hanley Wood’s publication for residential construction. Subscribe to this magazine for the latest insights on design, process, and running your own business.
7. Capterra Construction Management Blog
We couldn’t resist including our own blog on this list. Looking for the latest trends in construction technology? Capterra’s blog makes business software recommendations and explains how innovations are changing the industry.
8. Commercial Construction & Renovation
While Commercial could function as a basic construction news site, its real strength comes from its job board. Subcontractors and contractors can use its list to bid on projects, all online.
9. Connect & Construct
This new blog from Autodesk offers helpful advice and tips on just about every topic you can imagine in construction management, from managing your documents to practical steps you can take to evolve your construction quality control plan.
If you want to dive deeper into your market, they have plenty of categories such as “Quality & Safety,” “Efficiency & Risk,” and “BIM 360.”
10. ConstructConnect Blog
ConstructConnect, formerly Construction Data Company, breaks down the latest research so that the layman can understand what’s happening in the industry. This blog is great for anyone in construction looking to garner understanding of the latest trends shaping the United States’ commercial construction industry.
11. 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 they see the future of the construction industry going. They also provide articles on current events with in-depth analysis.
12. Construction Enquirer
Construction Enquirer was founded by two British journalists hoping to provide quality editorials to the free construction news space. They have not missed the mark on their goal. Updated regularly and with quality prose, Construction Enquirer is one of the U.K.’s best magazines, period.
13. Construction Executive
Construction Executive is a magazine specifically for individuals in the higher rungs of construction management. It offers insights into the industry’s latest technology and trends, while also offering helpful tips for budgeting and building. The magazine also carefully tracks legislative issues relating to the construction business.
14. Construction Marketing Association Blog
The construction marketing business offers unfortunately few resources that are specific to its vertical… which is why the Construction Marketing Association began in 2009. Its blog covers best practices for construction marketing experts looking to make a bigger impact in their industry.
15. Construction News
Construction News is another U.K.-based magazine. With an emphasis on market intelligence, forecasting, and trend analysis, this resource is great for companies looking to figure out how to stay ahead of the curve.
16. Construction Today
Construction Today is a digital magazine that focuses on construction companies themselves, examining them in-depth 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.
17. Construction Week Online
Offering tailored construction news by region and specialty (including facilities management and mechanical-electrical), Construction Week Online offers construction news and analysis for businesses in the Middle East. The readership of this magazine can use its resources to look up competitors, filter through events, and look for major projects within the region.
18. Contract
More into commercial interior design and architecture? Contract features standout projects, products, and practices for people who design hospitals, offices, schools, and more.
19. Engineering News-Record
ENR is a stand-by construction magazine that has been around since 1874. Always offering the latest construction industry data, analysis, news, and commentary, it’s a must for all construction professionals—from contractors to suppliers to regulators.
20. Equipment World
Are you a supplier to 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.
21. Hard Hat Chat
Run through Englewood Construction Management, the Hard Hat Chat blog is an excellent resource for those interested in commercial construction, development, and management.
While updated less frequently than one would like, these blog posts offer original intuitions about niche construction sectors such as new restaurant building—that will, at the very least, make you think.
22. The Jobsite
The Jobsite is run by Procore, a leader in construction management software. It emphasizes how technology can help businesses become more efficient, while also offering advice on how to best brand and market your construction company.
23. ScienceDaily: Construction
Interested in how the physical world is affecting the construction industry? ScienceDaily’s construction section is regularly updated to reflect the latest insights on how to leverage research to make your firm work smarter.
What other great 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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Hard Hat Hub has a nice construction blog as well!
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Comment by redcamo on
I have read these blogs and find them all very informative. I hope to someday join them in their level of information and join your list. AEC seems to make it in the top 10 nearly every time. I post at buildthe5startruth. I would really like you to check it out and tell me what you think.
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I think construction week online and http://bit.ly/21dPp3Z are few great website to catch the construction news.I read them regularly.
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I follow Builder as well, it’s a fun read if you’re in this industry. Do you read any Rachel?
Henry
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Great blog Rachel! Great information for all of us in the construction industry. If you ever consider adding construction management software blogs, Alliance Solutions Group would be a perfect fit. Thank you!
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Hi,
We are a new london based start up who are looking to increase our exposure to the world.
We are the worlds first construction freelancing platform which allows freelancers to work remotely and employees get work done allowing them to concentrate their efforts to other areas of their business. The website is simple. Please watch our video which explains how it works in more detail https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYMlvLRoL20 Our website is http://www.constructionfreelancer.com
We have been going for 4 months and are currently revamping our website. We would love to hear from you and hope we could post a blog onto your site or you could write a piece about us?
Thank you for your time. Speak soon hopefully.
Happy new year
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Always enjoy your articles Rachel! Also if you’re a concrete Foreman http://www.constructorator.com is a great tool for you.
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Comment by Pascal Baptista on
Been working in the construction industry for nearly 20 years from the first day I have known how to mix concrete (by hand of course) 🙂 I now manage multi million pound projects… I have launched a website YouKwoteMe.com where people can list jobs they need doing online and traders, professionals and building merchants can reverse bid on these jobs, Approved Traders at Best quote. Really good site with all the tools people and builders need to be protected such as daily diary logs, a contract, change requests forms, a questions and answers section, disputes resolution centre, records progress and the Health and Safety files. We have a few jobs running such as rendering, block paving, Plan Permission and Building regulation jobs. We have a list of 30,000 traders in 30 categories. We strongly think this is a completely new way for people to procure jobs where they can keep their privacy and be contacted only by Traders that are really interested using our View Request Booking.
Thank you!
Comment by Annie Craven on
Thanks for sharing, I love that all these great sites are here in one place.
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What do you think is the most important part of a construction web site? I realize that the page has to be user friendly from a technical perspective but how about UX? Are there any specifics in this field?
Comment by Mollie on
Great blog.
Comment by Mark Boon on
Great list or websites and blogs. It will be very useful for guys who are searching for it. Thanks for sharing this with us. Cheers!
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Comment by Marty Brown on
Hi. I am from construction field and i love to know about new things which are related to construction work. Thanks for updating this..
Comment by Mike Murphy on
Good post!
I haven’t heard of many of these blogs before. I do follow The Job Site and Equipment World though. Equipment World puts a pretty fun spin on its articles!
I’ve started following Tom from Predictable Results (www.predictableresults.com.au) who has some cool business tips for builders.
Comment by Brian Funicelli on
Hi Rachel,
Great article, thanks for putting together such a comprehensive list of construction blogs and news sites. This list is a valuable resource for all things construction – really useful information!
I’d like to invite you to take a look at The Blue Book Network’s blog: http://blog.thebluebook.com.
Our content spans a variety of topics, such as subcontractor bidding tips, architectural marketing strategies, construction technology, and more. We’re also highlighting the cover stories from The Who’s Who in Building & Construction, our regional construction industry magazine.
Please take a look and let us know what you think. We’d love to be featured in your next list of construction blogs!
Thanks Rachel,
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Comment by bmcoinc on
I have read these blogs and find them all very informative. I hope to someday join them in their level of information and join your list. AEC seems to make it in the top 10 nearly every time. Commercial Tenant Improvement
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Comment by Lloyd Claycomb on
Hi Rachel, thank you for this amazing list of sites and blogs. I wonder if you’d consider updating this list, may I suggest some good websites to you?
Comment by Lloyd Claycomb on
Hi Rachel, thank you for this amazing list of sites and blogs. I wonder if you’d consider updating this list, may I suggest some good websites to you?
Comment by Ljbrecruit on
@Rachel Burger thanks for updating your blog and added more construction blog & news sites. They really shares good articles regarding construction industry and also news update.
Comment by Frank Lott on
Thanks for keeping us updated on great construction blogs. Followed them all on Twitter as well.
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Hey great list! Would love to be included in this next time! Check us out for consideration 🙂
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Comment by Yasmin Khan on
Hello! This is an excellent list, but I would recommend you check out Whirlwind Steel’s blog. We post 3 posts a week about a variety of topics related to the construction and manufacturing industries and we were recently named Best Construction Blog by constructionmarketingideas.com. Also, the entire website is currently being redone (relaunch coming very soon), so the amazing content will have an amazing new look to go along with it!
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Hi Rachel, Thanks for putting together such a comprehensive list of construction blogs. Honestly, I love to know about new things which are related to construction work. Keep updating..
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I like the site For Construction Pros http://www.forconstructionpros.com/
Comment by Tyrion on
i find that bdcmagazine provides all the most of the info i need ….its rather new to the table though . i have put the site’s link here for anyone that might be interested http://www.bdcmagazine.com
Comment by John on
Hi Rachel,
Thanks for this awesome blog list, all the construction website are great.
Comment by Serge on
FYI, Construction Executive magazine has closed down.
Comment by Rachel Burger on
Ooh thanks for letting me know. I’ll fix in the update.
Comment by Paul Levin on
ConstructionProNet.com is still going strong; includes regular coverage of project controls, CPM scheduling, BIM, drones and construction law-related topics. Check it out.
Comment by Homefloors on
I did not know there are so many construction news website to be checked. I just loved how much research you have done in order to make the blog possible.
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I have read these blogs and find them all very informative. Thanks for this awesome blog list, all the construction website are great.
Comment by N London on
thanks for letting me know. I’ll fix in the update.
Comment by Mark Swiss on
Lovely list. This information is really very helpful. Thanks for the share.
Comment by Cranes Auckland on
Those who think the construction industry is stagnant haven’t been watching very closely. The industry is filled with drama—from 3D printing changing the way China builds houses to the battle for the best construction management software, construction as a whole is an exciting industry to be in.
Comment by Mike Momb on
For all things post frame construction with over 1200 articles and an every Monday Q & A: http://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/blog/
Comment by Misaron on
Hi Rachel,
About this list of blogs, your blog could also be most definitely on this list.
You’re always welcome to check our blog about tools, constructions:
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Thanks!
Comment by Joe Houghton on
I’m glad I found your blog. I’ve already started checking out the sites you have featured and have a ton of reading to do. Thanks for covering New Construction and Home building so thoroughly. I’m trying hard to emulate you and your readers hear in the Twin Cities
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Comment by QuickRebates on
That’s really useful information, thank you very much for that. I always like to be kept up to date with Construction news 🙂
Comment by Aracome on
Hi,
Above mentioned companies located in US only. Because i have checked the contact detail of all the links, most of the links have us contact address and some links contact is missing.
Comment by Mike Lawrence on
Those are some really great sites! Running an online construction directory requires you to stay in touch with the inside news of construction industry. This post helped me immensely in expanding my knowledge on the subject. Thanks for sharing!
Comment by Alex Barthet on
I love http://www.construnctionjunkie.com.
And check out our blog at http://www.TheLienZone.com where have videos, posts, forms and a podcast about construction law.
Comment by Consight on
Great list of blogs and good to see Finnish based aecbusiness.com in the list!
Comment by Carrie Wood on
Great article! Lease Ref’s blog is focused on tenants – how to negotiate leases, hire brokers, and how construction works. Here is an example post regarding tenant improvement allowances:
https://www.leaseref.com/blog/tenant-improvement-allowance-complete-guide
Comment by Dan Taylor on
@Alex Barthet — Thanks for the suggestion, although looks like a broken link – think you meant http://www.constructionjunkie.com
Another good option to consider.
Comment by Andy Palmer on
Hi Dan, great list of blogs here. I’m working with a newcomer to the market and would like to see what you thought of it
http://talk.build/
Comment by Amber Shafer on
Great article! Thanks for this awesome blog list, all the construction website are great.
Here is an example post regarding tenant improvement allowances:
https://www.superiorconstructiononline.com/
Comment by Simon on
Wow, great list Dan, thanks for compiling it!
We have a blog that includes a lot of tips to help constructors and metal building companies maximize their profits. It is not targeted 100% to this Industry but I think the topics discussed are general enough to be a nice addition for your readers. Feel free to check it out!
http://www.abiscorp.com/index.php/category/blog
Comment by Jan Banner on
Hi Dan! Love going through your list and exploring the different types of construction websites!
Check out http://www.bestconstructiondrones.com which introduces drones to the construction industry!
Comment by Shaneel Nasir Akbar on
Great article Dan! There are some really great blogs in your list. I think that Building.co.uk and Construction Marketing Association have great content! By the way, we just published a similar list which might be of great value for you. Check it out https://geniebelt.com/blog/top-50-construction-blogs. I think you will like what we have written!
Comment by Phil Chandler on
Hi Dan, thanks for compiling this great list of resources. I’d invite you to take a look at the blog on https://www.cdpweb.co.uk – this features articles aimed related to construction marketing and more specifically, improving specification for building product manufacturers.
Comment by Shaneel Nasir Akbar on
Great article! Very insightful. I work at GenieBelt – a company that develops project management software. A recent report done by the Danish Building Research institute projected that construction projects run by GenieBelt can save up to 7%
I was hoping to hear your thoughts and feedback on this given your knowledge about this topic. You can read more about the report here: https://geniebelt.com/blog/construction-project-savings. Let me know what you think!
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