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    2024’s top construction events

    It’s time to plan for the year to come. Construction Dive has you covered with a full list of industry conferences, expos and meetings on tap for 2024.

    Updated 14 hours ago
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    The power of project information: How to streamline submittal and RFI review workflows

    Today’s modern workflows require modern solutions to speed up the process, even when we’re not sitting near our desks or, more importantly, on the field tending to urgent matters.

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    Construction’s manufacturing boom: Mapping the biggest facilities underway in the US

    Among new developments this month, a Paric-Barton Malow joint venture will build a $1.8 billion Boeing facility in St. Louis and Balfour Beatty won a $650 million battery materials project in North Carolina.

    Updated Nov. 16, 2023
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    Demand for sustainable buildings outstripping supply: JLL

    Rising demand has led to an over 7% rental premium on green-certified office buildings across major markets in the U.S. and Canada.

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    Executive Moves

    Swinerton taps new Carolinas lead

    Following increased investment in the Atlanta market, the appointment demonstrates how bullish the contractor is on the region’s potential.

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    Unfair labor practice charges on the rise

    Reports of labor violations and union petitions to the NLRB both rose this year. Here’s what construction employers need to know.

    Updated 16 hours ago
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    Submissions open for construction site Holiday Lights contest

    Enter by Dec. 15 to show off your company’s holiday spirit in Construction Dive's annual competition.

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    Q&A

    The future of infrastructure is green, AECOM exec says

    Public policy and new tech, including AI, are driving resilience projects in Southern California, said Los Angeles Metro Executive and Strategy + Growth Leader Jill Kurth.

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    Project Wins

    Gilbane nabs $5B Mayo Clinic expansion in Minnesota

    The medical complex in Rochester will feature buildings with rooms and floors that can convert to different functions, removing a typical limitation in healthcare construction.

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    November 2023 wins: Contractors report their latest awards

    Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders.

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    Florida bill would allow minors on roofing jobs

    The legislation, which would permit teens 16 and older to work on roofing projects, also expands recruitment efforts in the trades.

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    Infrastructure act

    Feds award $34M for digital construction tech

    The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding will go to projects that emphasize data collection and management on construction work in 10 states.

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    Robots share data, work together on experimental jobsite

    University of British Columbia professor Tony Yang believes that new tech will drastically change the construction landscape over the next 10 years.

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    Office construction may never return to pre-pandemic levels

    Despite some massive office towers breaking ground, Dodge Chief Economist Richard Branch expects starts in the sector to continue to tumble.

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    AI developers, led by OpenAI, raise over $50B

    ChatGPT maker OpenAI currently leads the pack with $11.3 billion in funding, as the tech sector’s rising star also faces a host of challenges.

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    7 airport expansions to watch

    From St. Louis to Denver, Houston and Des Moines, Iowa, aviation projects are taking off, boosted by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

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    The Dotted Line: Change orders often spark conflict, but they don’t have to

    While disputes between contractors and design teams are growing, planning and communication can mitigate this friction, legal experts say.

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    Project Wins

    PCL scores second phase of $220M Toronto stadium rehab

    The contractor has recycled more than 26 million tons of concrete at the home of baseball’s Toronto Blue Jays.

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    Empire Wind offshore project near NY receives approval

    The U.S. offshore wind industry remains financially troubled, but industry groups are hopeful about recent moves forward for major projects.

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    $176B plan unveiled to rebuild Northeast rail corridor

    Amtrak, states, regional commuter railroads and the DOT laid out an ambitious 15-year plan to ready the Northeast Corridor for future growth.

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    Apartment starts plummet nearly 32%

    Completions of new buildings rose 14.3% as supply became a bigger issue in some markets.

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    Profits fall for many public firms, partly due to inflation

    Amid soaring costs, several construction industry giants reported lower gains in recent earnings reports.

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    Project Wins

    Clayco to build Andersen facility in Georgia

    The contractor broke ground this month on the window and door manufacturing plant, said to be a $420 million investment.

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    Virginia Tech wins $450K grant for modular workforce development

    A team focused on scaling offsite construction in Appalachia hopes it can rebuild both the workforce and affordable homes.

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    Economic Reports

    Construction starts drop 7%, marking second consecutive loss

    Despite three megaprojects kicking off, high interest rates and tight credit restrained activity last month.

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    ENC Construction starts work on $430M Illinois mixed-use project

    Developer J. Jeffers & Co. committed to only hiring contractors and labor in the state of Illinois, according to local media reports.