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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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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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Biden vows to speed permitting for data centers, clean energy
A Tuesday executive order designed to facilitate the growth of AI in the U.S. makes federal land available for these types of projects.
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Economic ReportsTotal commercial backlog at nearly 2-year low
Work in the pipeline for infrastructure jobs, on the other hand, reached its highest point since August 2023, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.
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Economic ReportsContractors breathe ‘sigh of relief’ as project stress drops
The measure of paused, abandoned and delayed bid builds now sits well below its January 2024 peak, according to ConstructConnect.
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Bechtel’s delayed NASA build hits milestone amid cost overruns
The project, originally slated for completion in March 2023 with a $383 million contract price, may not be complete until 2029 and could cost as much as $2.7 billion, according to an agency report.
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Project MilestonesSkanska to begin work on $450M bridge to NC’s Outer Banks
The firm will begin to drive pilings in coming weeks to replace the 65-year-old span that connects the popular barrier islands to the mainland.
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DOL’s independent contractor rule evades trucking company’s injunction bid
A federal judge held that the agency acted within its statutory authority in issuing the rule, delivering a regulatory victory to the Biden administration in its final weeks.
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Q&ANY mandates contractor registration for publicly funded projects
Consultant Kathleen Bloss talks about the type of work the law covers and steps that firms must take to comply.
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Economic ReportsDecember 2024 economic roundup
Construction Dive tracks recent key industry data including backlog, planning activity, input costs, starts, job openings and spending.
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Honolulu rail builders sue HART for $324M
The JV alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment on the nearly $10B Skyline rail project.
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Microsoft plans to pour $80B into cloud data centers
The tech giant will funnel more than half of the investments into U.S.-based facilities, Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith said Friday.
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2025 OutlookWill contractors scramble for labor this year? It depends.
Firms that build multi-year megaprojects may have more success finding construction workers, experts say.
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Project MilestonesTurner tops out $260M SeaTac renovation project
The six-story renovation on C Concourse at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is on track to achieve LEED Gold status, according to the contractor.
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2025 OutlookThe AI arms race is on for builders in 2025
As spending, interest and education around artificial intelligence increases, pressure grows for contractors to either adapt or get left by the wayside.
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OpinionWhy mentorship matters
Initiatives like the ACE Mentor Program create a two-way street of learning, writes a preconstruction professional who works with high school students.
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Economic ReportsData center boom powers rebound in construction planning
The strong momentum is expected to support spending this year, said Sarah Martin, associate director of forecasting at Dodge Construction Network.
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Opinion // Business MattersResolve to win more jobs in the new year
Running a construction company is hard, but these steps can lead to a more profitable business, writes consultant Matt Verderamo.
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2025 Outlook5 ways Trump could impact infrastructure construction in 2025
The incoming administration promises new policies that could affect permits, materials, labor and project funding.
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How to encourage tech adoption across generations
Boomers and Gen Z face different challenges adopting workplace tools, but collaborative training can bridge the gap, CIOs say.
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Q&AIdentify challenges, not symptoms, for tech to solve
Automated progress tracking and procurement solutions are two areas of interest for DPR Construction, according to the contractor’s innovation lead.
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Nominate a Construction Champion
Construction Dive is seeking submissions through Feb. 7 to highlight the industry’s leading women in all sectors.
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Economic ReportsJob openings drop 40% YOY
The latest hiring report indicates contractor uncertainty around the presidential election and what the year will bring, according to a construction economist.
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Tampa Bay Rays leaders agree to Tropicana Field rehab
In a letter to the city of St. Petersburg, co-President Matt Silverman said the team supports the plan to repair the stadium’s roof after damage from Hurricane Milton.
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Q&AMaterials costs, workforce gaps will shape 2025 activity
Jeff Peragallo, director and vice president of operations at construction consultancy Linesight, talks procurement strategies, labor shortages and the future of data center construction.
