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Construction’s manufacturing boom: Mapping the biggest facilities underway in the US
New projects added to the tracker this month include a $1.3 billion Microporous battery separator project in Virginia and a $700 million Canadian Solar battery facility in Shelbyville, Kentucky.
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3 business-essential areas where civil and infrastructure firms can lead with AI
Here’s what you need to know about the capabilities this tech offers – and what your team needs to do to make it possible.
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2025’s top construction conferences
It’s time to plan for the year to come. Construction Dive has you covered with a full list of industry conferences and tech expos on tap for 2025.
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Judge dismisses $1.3B in lawsuits against Texas LNG builders
Insurers had filed two actions against Zachry and its joint venture partners, claiming they caused a 2022 gas export terminal explosion by failing to install proper safeguards.
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Trump vows new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, China
The countries are the top suppliers of imported goods to the U.S., and construction economists have concerns about the impact on material prices.
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Executive Moves
WSP names new transit and rail business head
Angela Schwarz will lead efforts to grow the firm’s presence in relevant markets and help oversee major transportation projects.
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Apartment completions jump 61% YOY
Starts dropped 12% year over year as new multifamily development continues to cool.
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November 2024 wins: Contractors report their latest awards
Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country's biggest builders including Skanska, Turner and Balfour Beatty.
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AI rush is fueling tech debt ‘tsunami’: Forrester
The research highlights the growing challenges faced by businesses as they scramble to adopt AI and avoid falling behind competitors.
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Column // The Dotted Line
Navigating sustainability provisions in construction contracts
Every decision made for a project — from what materials are used to how they’re transported — has a carbon footprint, and each of those choices has a contract associated with them, attorneys say.
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NYC plans $1B buildout via project labor agreements
The $270 million Willets Point redevelopment, part of an initiative that includes the city’s first soccer-specific stadium, could pave the way for an additional $50 billion in projects.
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California builder launches contech investment arm
Webcor Ventures, an offshoot of the San Francisco-based contractor, made its inaugural investment in modular construction firm R2 Building.
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Public construction firms’ executives react to Trump win
Noting the prospect of lower taxes and fewer permitting hurdles, construction company leaders were mainly optimistic in the wake of the presidential election.
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Trump nominates Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer for secretary of labor
The Teamsters president voiced support for Chavez-DeRemer, saying she previously pledged to “protect and respect labor in America.”
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Executive Moves
Swinerton picks client-focused exec to lead corporate services
Chris Chany helped grow the division’s portfolio from $300 million to just over $1 billion in revenue in four years, the firm said.
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Skanska creates mid-Atlantic division, taps local exec to helm
The new region will encompass four markets — Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina — and will build on existing offices in the area.
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Rays’ $1.3B stadium project timeline in jeopardy, say team presidents
After Hurricane Milton caused a delay in funding approval, the MLB team’s leaders said the new ballpark’s 2028 schedule is not viable.
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Economic Reports
The 9 largest commercial construction starts of October 2024
Total groundbreakings jumped 4% after a brief slowdown the prior month, according to Dodge Construction Network.
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Gen Z workers want to pursue skilled trades but face barriers
Training programs can’t keep up with demand, which may signal a need for employer investments, Dewalt says.
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New apprenticeship program to offer options for workers with criminal records
Checkr’s apprenticeship program will offer on-the-job training and mentorship for 12 months, according to the background check company.
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Massachusetts AGC pilots mentorship program for women
The Build Her Mentorship paired 30 applicants to help foster support over a nine-month, guided curriculum.
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AECOM optimistic about permit reform under Trump
The firm expects demand for water and other infrastructure work to remain strong, leaders said on a fiscal Q4 earnings call this week.
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Rosendin’s Texas-sized hiring spree seeks 700 electricians
The specialty contractor has a strong backlog and wants hundreds of tradesworkers in the Lone Star State to help deliver it.
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Q&A
Persistence pays off for president of NY excavation firm
Stacey Tompkins helped grow her family’s landscaping company into a sought-after MWBE contractor with $12 million in annual revenue.
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Demand for water, advanced facilities drive Jacobs’ growth
The burgeoning sectors drove double-digit gains across the Dallas-based firm’s portfolio, according to the company’s earnings call.
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Data center boom fuels demand for nuclear projects
A shift in how tech companies like Google and Amazon meet their energy needs is creating opportunities for construction firms equipped to handle atomic power work.