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Conferences for the second half of 2025
Construction Dive rounds up the industry conferences, expos and meetings on tap through the rest of the year.
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Top construction-related podcasts
The AEC industry boasts a vast offering of informative, on-demand programs. Here are some to add to your playlist.
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Project WinsT1 Energy picks Yates for precon work on $850M Texas plant
The renewable energy firm plans to hire the Mississippi builder as general contractor on the 5 gigawatt solar facility as well.
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OpinionWhy cybersecurity matters for construction
As the building industry digitizes, cyber hygiene, training and insurance are critical, a construction attorney writes.
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Project MilestonesC.W. Driver starts $54M Innovation Hub for Cal State
Located at California State University Fullerton, the system’s most populous campus, the facility will help accommodate the engineering and computer science program’s growing student body.
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The top commercial contractors of 2025
Turner maintained the No. 1 spot for another year, Bechtel reclaimed second place and HITT made its top 10 debut after a huge revenue boost.
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Economic ReportsConstruction costs jump at a 6% annualized rate
Spikes in iron, steel, copper and aluminum prices in May largely offset declines in energy, according to the latest Producer Price Index data.
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Gilbane launches procurement division
The builder has hired former Turner Construction executive Suzanne Bennett to lead its new subsidiary focused on equipment sourcing.
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Tampa airport unveils design for $1.5B Airside D terminal
The Hensel Phelps-led project, which has almost doubled in price since its inception, is slated to open in 2028.
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PLA mandate to stay, with exemptions: OMB
The Trump administration said that it supports the use of project labor agreements on federal construction projects when they are “practicable and cost effective.”
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OpinionNew ASCE codes aim to provide vital flood protection
The updated standards mark a major shift in approach for design and construction in flood hazard areas, according to a floodplain manager.
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Micron expands US manufacturing commitment to $200B
The increased investment, which includes another $30 billion in expanded production and a second Idaho fab, comes as the Trump administration finalizes $275 million in CHIPS funding for the company.
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Project WinsTurner scores $175M Sacramento soccer stadium
The new home of the Republic FC in the California capital’s Railyards district will have a capacity for 12,000 fans that can be expanded for concerts and other events.
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Economic ReportsConstruction backlog slips from 2-year high
Tariff-related project delays and cancellations caused contractors’ pipelines to ease off a recent peak, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.
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OSHA’s proposed cuts won’t affect enforcement: DOL chief
A smaller budget will “modernize and streamline” the department, Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer said in a recent House committee hearing.
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Project WinsBoeing taps Jacobs for $1.8B St. Louis campus expansion
The Dallas-based contractor has already started construction and plans to deliver multiple phases of the project between 2026 and 2030.
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Workplace injuries are declining, but costs are climbing, Travelers report finds
Increasing retirement ages, ongoing turnover and longer injury recovery times have contributed to the cost hikes, an executive for the firm said.
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Economic ReportsWarehouse, hotel construction lift commercial planning
Despite slower data center activity last month, the nonresidential pipeline grew 24% over 2024’s level.
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Project WinsSkanska nabs $303M Massachusetts bridge job
The builder also announced a $240 million deal for additional work on a Virginia Tech engineering building.
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Opinion // Business MattersStrive for more than work-life balance
A construction career can be deeply rewarding, not an experience to be dreaded, writes consultant Chad Prinkey.
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Climate change will cost your healthcare plan. Analysts want to know how much.
Extreme weather, rising temperatures and increased air pollution all threaten employee health — but executives and finance teams may not be paying attention.
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Q&AMass timber provides options amid steel tariffs: Timberlab CEO
Chris Evans, president of the Swinerton-owned supplier and contractor, is eyeing opportunities in this uncertain economy.
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How climate modeling, AI can power innovative building
Contractors must understand the legal landscape in order to manage risk when implementing new materials, data or processes, panelists at the Building Innovation 2025 conference said.
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How the Texas DOT uses AI
The department is using AI in 22 aspects of its work so far, such as predictive traffic data analysis and crash detection, and it sees potential for prioritizing infrastructure projects.
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German Bionic unveils ‘AI augmented’ exoskeleton
The wearable technology leverages digital twins and artificial intelligence to monitor worker safety and act as a coach for the user.
