After pandemic boom, industrial construction starts fade

Project kickoffs fell 40% last year, as a slew of COVID-era warehouse and distribution projects have outpaced demand.

TSMC awarded $6.6B in CHIPS funding

The chipmaker also announced plans for a third semiconductor factory in Phoenix as part of an advanced manufacturing hub.

State transportation projects need better oversight: DOT audit

Delays could increase the risk of infrastructure act funding not achieving its intended benefits, cautions the Transportation Department’s Office of Inspector General.

Sutter Health to build $442M medical complex in San Francisco

The Northern California healthcare giant picked Appleton, Wisconsin-based Boldt Co. to deliver the project, which will open its doors in 2028.

Construction set for Louisiana’s $362M Jimmie Davis Bridge

Baton Rouge-based James Construction Group will build the new, four-lane span next to the existing structure, which will be transformed into a linear park.

AECOM-Jacobs JV signs on to $6B Amtrak tunnel job

The railroad company will begin major work, including utility relocations and bridge construction, later this year.

Related Group starts $500M tower on Chicago waterfront

400 Lake Shore will replace the abandoned Chicago Spire project with two residential buildings and a new public park.

Biden: ‘Union labor and American steel’ will rebuild Key Bridge

Speaking on the banks of the Patapsco River, the president said he would “move heaven and earth” to reconstruct the span quickly.

Gilbane promotes exec to Mid-Atlantic region lead

Industry veteran Ted Holt helped the contractor become the second-largest builder in the Baltimore region.

Autodesk to audit financial practices, delay annual report

The contech giant said it doesn’t believe that the investigated areas will affect any previously issued financial statements, or its most recent earnings release.

Caltrans taps Teichert for initial $1M Highway 1 response

California’s highway department awarded an emergency contract to the Sacramento-based contractor after a slide temporarily stranded thousands of people over Easter weekend.

DC’s $8.8B Union Station upgrade moves forward

The 13-year megaproject would include modernized tracks and platforms, a new train hall and an underground garage.

New York GC opens new headquarters

Forte Construction’s Long Island office, spanning 30,000 square feet, underwent significant upgrades including a complete interior renovation and exterior enhancements.

OSHA publishes final employee walkaround rule

The May 31 change reverts to a long-standing practice that gives employees the right to select a third-party advocate to accompany an inspection.

Skanska to build $1.4B Seattle bridge replacement

The contractor will construct the new Portage Bay Bridge, designed to better withstand earthquakes. 

Indiana DOT, Purdue collaborate on highway that charges EVs

Researchers will embed coils in a quarter-mile stretch of concrete roadway to produce a magnetic field that can recharge vehicles while they drive.

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Andretti Global taps Clark for new Indiana HQ

After replacing its first contractor, the racing giant plans to move to its new space in Fishers, Indiana, in 2025.

Project abandonments spike

Outright cancellations increased 7% over the past month, fueled by publicly funded projects, according to ConstructConnect.

Tight timelines, future-proofing key to stadium upgrades

PCL Construction’s team breaks down its playbook for the numerous pro sports renovations it has completed across North America.

Job openings inch up as layoffs, hirings soar

Construction sectors powered by federal funds have high demands for labor, but private segments face slower growth, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors economist.

What is a chief AI officer — and do you need one?

Not every company will have to jump in and hire an AI executive at the C-suite level, but they are becoming more commonplace, experts said.

Former AECOM exec reportedly sues over alleged ageism, profit inflation

Jay Badame’s lawsuit claims the Dallas-based mega-contractor fired him due to his age and for questioning the firm’s earnings statements, according to The Real Deal.

Jacobs CFO steps down after 8 months on the job

The Dallas-based company brought back former CFO Kevin Berryman on an interim basis, as Claudia Jaramillo leaves to pursue other opportunities.

Construction spending slips due to weather, interest rates

Monthly spending was down in 15 of 16 nonresidential categories, but on an annual basis, all sectors are still positive.

Krische Construction wins first phase of $152M Denver rail project

The local firm will reconstruct 30-year-old light rail intersections on the city's Downtown Loop.