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  • Panelists discuss the potential of AI to drive innovation and effiency at the New York Build Expo in New York City.
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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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    The blueprint for success in mega water projects

    More water projects are valued in the billions. Learn why these complex builds require a specialized team.

  • Construction machinery on the site of Microporous' $1.3 billion project
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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.

    Updated Nov. 21, 2024
  • A rendering shows a busy streetscape in front of the future Etihad Park stadium in Willets Park, Queens.
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    Project Milestones

    Turner kicks off $780M dedicated soccer stadium, NYC’s first

    Etihad Park in Willets Point, Queens, will be home to MLS’s New York City Football Club.

    Updated 10 hours ago
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    Executive Moves

    Clayco announces CEO change, new data center division

    Anthony Johnson will take over as head of the Chicago-based firm, which unveiled a new unit to capitalize on advanced technology facilities.

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    Economic Reports

    Construction input prices hold steady, but contractors brace for hikes

    A majority of builders cited rising costs and tariffs as top issues for the year ahead.

  • People stand in front of a large, yellow piece of heavy machinery in front of a light blue, underwater-like background.
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    5 construction-related announcements from CES

    Heavy equipment for the moon (and for Earth) took the reins at one of the world’s largest tech shows.

  • A shot of a building's exterior along a paved road. The modern looking building, covered in glass, looms in the photo.
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    Construction robot researchers target dangerous and dirty jobs

    With nearly $800,000 in grant funding, a team of scientists at UC San Diego is exploring ways to integrate robotics into the building industry and improve 3D modeling and mapping.

  • A car, remains of a house and downed power lines stand in front of an orange wall of flame.
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    LA fires damage power, sewer and water infrastructure

    AccuWeather says total costs could range between $250 billion and $275 billion, including rebuilding and economic loss, making these the most expensive fires in U.S. history.

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    CARB Mid Term Report
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    DOT announces $635M in EV charging, other clean transportation grants

    The grants will support installation of more than 11,500 electric vehicle charging ports as well as hydrogen and natural gas fueling infrastructure.

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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.

  • The Army Corp of Engineers Storm Damage Reduction Project will pump an estimated 320,000 cubic yards of sand onto the beach
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    Economic Reports

    Total commercial backlog at nearly 2-year low

    While sectors like retail and office declined, work in the pipeline for infrastructure jobs reached its highest point since August 2023, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.

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    Economic Reports

    Contractors 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 Milestones

    Skanska 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&A

    NY 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.

  • In an aerial view, the groundwork for apartments is seen undergoing construction on March 19, 2024, in Austin, Texas
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    Economic Reports

    December 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.

  • Construction of Microsoft Azure data center campus progresses in Leesburg, Virginia, on Aug. 16, 2024.
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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 Outlook

    Will contractors scramble for labor this year? It depends.

    Firms that build multi-year megaprojects may have more success finding construction workers, experts say.

    Updated Jan. 13, 2025
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    Project Milestones

    Turner 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 Outlook

    The 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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    Opinion

    Why 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.

  • In an aerial view, the IAD71 Amazon Web Services data center is shown on July 17, 2024 in Ashburn, Virginia.
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    Economic Reports

    Data 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 Matters

    Resolve 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.