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    National Skilled Trades Day spotlights urgent need to tackle skilled worker shortage

    In addition to K-12 outreach, companies must meet new talent “where they are” at community colleges and universities, an industry expert says.

    By Joe Burns • May 2, 2024
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    Economic Reports

    Open construction jobs plunge 40%, but economists question data

    The massive drop may be a statistical anomaly due to construction's scheduling and hiring patterns.

    By • May 2, 2024
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    Trendline

    Data center construction

    New projects from customers like Meta, Google and Amazon make this a burgeoning sector for contractors.

    By Construction Dive staff
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    Vegas contractor, Elon Musk’s Boring Co. among ‘Dirty Dozen’ list

    A national safety group named 12 companies that have allegedly flaunted worker health and safety and disregarded employees’ rights.

    By • May 2, 2024
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    Economic Reports

    Public sector lifts nonresidential construction spending as private projects lag

    While the two sides of the industry are going in opposite directions, overall nonresidential outlays have outpaced inflation since the start of the pandemic, an economist said.

    By • May 1, 2024
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    April 2024 wins: Contractors report their latest awards

    Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders including Barton Malow, Boldt and Clark.

    By Construction Dive Staff • May 1, 2024
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    Long-vacant Las Vegas lot poised for multibillion-dollar resort

    Developer LVXP is planning an entertainment and lifestyle venue, anchored by an “ultra-luxury” hotel and sports arena, at a site where a similar project failed just months ago.

    By Jenna Walters • May 1, 2024
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    Rivian reaffirms plans for $5B Georgia EV plant despite construction pause

    The electric carmaker emphasized its intention to continue limited site development activity during the pause period, according to a company letter.

    By • April 30, 2024
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    Indiana snares $2B Google data center campus

    Following an $11 billion announcement from Amazon last week, the Hoosier State is quickly racking up a slew of new computing facility wins. 

    By • April 30, 2024
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    Cordish Cos., Bruce Smith Enterprise to develop $1.4B Virginia casino resort

    A 200-room Live! Casino & Hotel will anchor the Petersburg, Virginia, mixed-use development pending voter approval.

    By Noelle Mateer • April 30, 2024
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    Project Wins

    Skanska awarded $861M offshore wind development job

    The Empire Wind project will transform the 73-acre South Brooklyn Marine Terminal into one of the biggest dedicated offshore wind ports in the country.

    By • April 29, 2024
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    Amazon plans $11B Indiana data center campus

    The Hoosier State put up more than $100 million in tax credits and training grant incentives to lure the tech giant to St. Joseph County.

    By • April 29, 2024
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    Q&A

    Apartment exec encourages women to consider a career in building

    Helena P. Finley is currently leading the construction of 20 projects in eight regions for San Antonio-based Embrey.

    By • April 26, 2024
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    Chicago Bears release $4.2B stadium plans

    While still awaiting funding approvals, the new complex would replace the historic Soldier Field and is part of a larger park and recreation project.

    By • April 26, 2024
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    NABTU backs Biden for reelection

    Sean McGarvey, head of the labor alliance, praised the president’s “laser-like focus” on infrastructure, manufacturing and middle-class jobs.

    By • April 26, 2024
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    Damage from ‘Cop City’ activists hits $10M in Atlanta

    Mayor Andre Dickens decried the actions that have damaged construction equipment and disrupted work but said that the project will finish on time.

    By • April 25, 2024
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    Q&A

    As spec projects slow, contractor focuses on build-to-suit

    The CEO of Miller Construction talks with Construction Dive about industrial activity, financing challenges and one silver lining: lower construction costs.

    By • April 25, 2024
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    $500M mixed-use project coming to downtown Orlando

    The development, adjacent to the Orlando Magic’s arena, includes a hotel, housing and an entertainment venue and is set to break ground this year.

    By • April 25, 2024
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    Project Milestones

    Paric, Barton Malow start $1.8B Boeing facility

    The embattled aerospace and defense contractor tapped the pair for an assembly building and hangar in St. Louis.

    By • April 24, 2024
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    DOL will raise overtime salary threshold to $44K in July, $59K next year

    The final rule expands overtime pay eligibility to millions of U.S. workers, the department said.

    By Ryan Golden • April 24, 2024
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    FTC to ban noncompetes

    The agency said the rule, expected to take effect as soon as late August, received overwhelming public support during a comment period.

    By Ryan Golden • April 24, 2024
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    Executive Moves

    Suffolk adds 2 to executive leadership team

    Peter Gasparini and Chris Mills will join the tech-forward contractor as executive vice presidents of national operations and business development, respectively.

    By • April 24, 2024
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    Project Wins

    USACE Baltimore District awards $499M in modernization work

    Jade Creek Construction, a subsidiary of government contractor Akima, will modernize facilities in the region over five years.

    By • April 23, 2024
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    Disneyland gets initial nod for $1.9B investment

    Anaheim City Council gave preliminary approval to a 10-year plan that would create 7,800 construction jobs, according to the California governor’s office.

    By • April 22, 2024
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    Project Wins

    Turner takes on 2 university jobs worth a combined $484M

    The New York City-based contractor is headed back to school to build projects at the University of California, Merced and the University of Kentucky in Lexington.

    By • April 22, 2024
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    Swinerton deploys tech on $98M North Carolina mixed-use mass timber build

    The builder attached 3D modeling devices on workers’ helmets to collect data for virtual twins, documentation, reference and planning.

    By • April 22, 2024