Pennsylvania Construction Recap – The Top Stories for the Week Ending June 5, 2026

Here are the top Pennsylvania construction stories this week:

Data Center Construction Continues to Dominate Pennsylvania: The biggest story remains the race to attract AI and hyperscale data centers. Governor Shapiro unveiled details of his proposed incentive package aimed at attracting billions of dollars in additional data center investment. The proposal is receiving support from many construction unions and contractors because of the enormous amount of work these facilities create. READ MORE.

University of Pennsylvania Housing Redevelopment Moves Forward: The University of Pennsylvania finalized a partnership with Greystar to redevelop a 493-bed student housing complex in Philadelphia. The project is another sign that institutional and higher-education construction remains active despite broader concerns about commercial real estate. READ More.

2026 Construction Celebration is Monday Night: Construction’s biggest night in our state capital is this Monday, June 8. See you in Harrisburg: 2026 Construction Celebration, Monday, June 8  •  5 PM – 7 PM.

Stay Safe, Stay Informed & Keep Building Pennsylvania.

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