Pennsylvania Construction Recap – The Top Stories for the Week Ending January 23, 2026

Stay Safe, Stay Informed & Keep Building Pennsylvania!

The top construction stories this week in Pennsylvania:

Major Construction Policy & Workforce News: The Pennsylvania Senate held a hearing focused on legislation that would require local labor for public construction projects — a big deal for the building trades and workforce policy. READ MORE.

Data Center Growth & Debate: Statewide Debate Over Data Center Construction: As more AI-related data centers expand across Pennsylvania, residents and some lawmakers are pushing back, citing concerns about energy usage, cost spikes, and community impact — even as state leaders support development. READ MORE.

Building A Stronger Construction Workforce: Construction is a tough industry and KCA’s monthly seminar series tackles the real mental health facing our workers. The first seminar is scheduled for this upcoming Wednesday, January 28, noon. For details click: Building A Stronger Construction Workforce.

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I am the proud father of three amazing daughters and I'm married to an awesome lady. When I'm not hanging with the family, I'm the executive director for the Keystone Contractors Association.

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