Why builders should focus on the ‘tone’ of a project from the start

By assessing language and communicating clearly about public project costs, builders can vastly improve project delivery, writes Clayton Gilliland, president of Stacy Witbeck.

How 1 JV blended disciplines to succeed with mass timber

Carter Schmid, project manager for McCarthy, said the partnership mixed crews of carpenters and steel workers to deliver the Georgia government building.

New FERC Chairman Rosner outlines priorities: ‘We need to build, build, build.’

At the agency's open meeting, Commissioner Lindsay See highlighted the tension between issuing orders swiftly and ensuring those decisions are “worth their weight” in court.

McDermott lands role on $25B Louisiana LNG plant

Amid a groundswell of government support for large energy projects, Monkey Island LNG expects to begin production in the early 2030s.

Why relationships matter more than titles or pedigree

When everyone is highly qualified, clients pick partners based on trust. It takes time and attention to detail to cultivate it, writes one construction executive. 

Apartment starts rise 16% YOY in August

The number of buildings with five-plus units beginning construction fell 20% year over year, while completions fell almost 30%.

Private construction steadies, but public abandonments jump

Despite relief in the commercial sector, the Project Stress Index remains higher than a year ago, and projects funded with government money took a worrisome turn.

The 8 mistakes I see most in construction contracts

Lack of clarity over payment, change orders, timelines and quality of work all contribute to projects ending up in litigation, writes a consultant. 

Contractors welcome rate cut, push for more

Firms said the quarter-point reduction will provide a meaningful confidence boost, especially for private projects, though likely won’t boom construction activity.

Lilly to build $5B cancer drug facility in Virginia

It is expected to create 1,800 construction jobs and is one of four U.S. manufacturing facilities the pharmaceutical giant plans to unveil this year.

‘Move Over Bob’: Construction zine makes space for women

Co-founder Kate Glantz explains how the Arizona-based publication seeks to reach young women and educate them on potential careers in the trades.

Bechtel gets green light on $6.7B LNG project

The Rio Grande LNG Facility was stalled after an appeals court nixed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s authorization last year.

6 contech firms raise combined $116M

Reality capture and projection startups made up the bulk of funding rounds in recent months.

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Microsoft, Nvidia pour billions into UK data center buildout

The U.S. tech giants are joining the largest AI infrastructure rollout in the country’s history, Nvidia said Tuesday.

Backlog slips as small construction firms lose ground

Labor issues and material costs cut into project pipelines for contractors with under $30 million in revenue.

Amid hot data center market, Skanska grows advanced tech unit

Following its launch in February, the division will look to capitalize on the booming sector, even as material prices stymie builders in other segments.

Why design-build is the key to building smart and stronger

The design-bid-build delivery model has been the backbone of U.S. construction for decades, but today’s more complex projects need a different approach, writes a contractor CEO.

California set to allow denser housing by transit

Gov. Gavin Newsom will soon review SB 79, which will make it easier to build multifamily housing near major train stops and rapid bus lines.

Suicide prevention initiative reaches 188K construction workers

A partnership spurred by Bechtel’s $7 million donation to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has made strides in its goal of aiding half a million workers.

Red Bull moves ahead with $1.7B factory after delay

The plant is expected to can 3 billion energy drinks annually and distribute throughout the U.S.

Construction launches on $152M Port Everglades bulkhead project

Seawalls dating back to the 1950s are getting an upgrade to handle rising sea levels as well as reverse storm surges during Florida’s hurricane season. 

Tutor Perini unit lands $960M California children’s hospital job

Subsidiary Rudolph and Sletten will build a seven-floor facility in Oakland for UCSF as well as an adjacent parking structure with a rooftop heliport deck. 

As mental health crisis grows, encourage workers to ‘be the helper’

New CPWR data shows a significant jump in anxiety and depression among construction workers, according to a Sept. 11 webinar.

STO Building Group parent appoints new president

Scott Kolbrenner joins Global Infrastructure Solutions after nearly 27 years at investment bank Houlihan Lokey, where he led the infrastructure services practice.

Illinois pre-apprenticeship programs boost tradesworker diversity

Tuition-free, on-the-job training brought in larger shares of underrepresented groups in the trades, a study by the Illinois Economic Policy Institute found.