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Rochester leaders from LeChase and Pike forecast strong 2026 growth despite labor shortages.

Rochester construction leaders LeChase and Pike forecast strong 2026 growth, citing sustained healthcare and public-sector demand while adopting modular building and AI to address labor shortages.

TVA and Holtec each receive $400M in federal funding for small modular reactor projects, advancing next-generation nuclear power.

$44M in construction liens released for Li-Cycle Rochester battery recycling facility. Glencore acquired project from bankruptcy. Construction poised to resume.

Construction starts jumped 21.1% in October 2025, driven by $15.1B LNG project, $9B LNG phase, and $7.5B Meta data center—but growth remains heavily dependent on megaprojects.

House passes PERMIT Act on December 11, 2025, reforming Clean Water Act permitting to speed infrastructure projects, lower costs, and reduce regulatory burden on contractors.

88% of construction firms face unfilled positions and 45% report project delays as labor shortage threatens 2026 growth momentum.

DPR Construction warns labor shortage threatens 2026 construction rebound. 88% of firms face hiring gaps; 45% report project delays. AGC survey reveals immigration enforcement impacts. Contractors pivoting to technology and self-perform strategies.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced $1.5 billion in FY 2026 BUILD Grant funding for infrastructure projects, with applications due February 24, 2026.

OSHA releases seven interpretation letters clarifying workplace safety standards affecting construction, engineering, and industrial operations including confined spaces, training, and equipment use.

Federal Judge Richard Stearns ruled the Trump administration's cancellation of the FEMA BRIC disaster prevention program was unlawful executive overreach and ordered its restoration.

Four Finger Lakes communities received approximately $30.2 million in state and federal funding for critical water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades, addressing aging systems across the region.

WPI researchers develop carbon-negative building material that sequesters 6+ kg CO2 per cubic meter—a game-changing alternative to traditional concrete.

GreenSpark nearing completion on 679 kWDC solar array installation at Foodlink headquarters in Rochester, NY, with completion expected early December 2025.