North Carolina Construction News staff writer
The January/February 2026 issue of North Carolina Construction News has been published.
Features include coverage of:
- Charlotte launches ‘Skilled to Build’ program to prepare contractors for $19B mobility buildout;
- CIRT Q4 2025 Index: Design sector optimism surges as AI adoption doubles;
- MB Crusher America to showcase attachment solutions at 2026 AED Summit;
- Novartis breaks ground on $771 million manufacturing hub in North Carolina;
- Amazon breaks ground on $10B data center in Richmond County;
- Virgin Elements to build $918M rare earth magnet plant in Benson, adding 1,000 jobs; and
- Projects and opportunities.
You can view the issue at www.ncconstructionnews.com.
By Mark Buckshon in Carolinas
12 pages, published 1/8/2026
News and information for North Carolina’s architectural, engineering and construction community

