Behind the contract terms on today’s megaprojects

Lisa Stalteri, partner at law firm Lathrop GPM, talks with Construction Dive about risk allocation, cost escalation and putting project success first.

The 2025 midyear HR checkup: Layoffs, DEI pivots and a ‘tricky’ AI future

A large-scale divestment from people initiatives has left HR teams in an uncomfortable spot, one expert said.

August 2025: Contractors report their latest awards

Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders including Kiewit, Gilbane and Clark.

Mortenson breaks ground on $300M North Dakota hospital

The new building will replace an existing facility, which has operated since 1885, and will include a barber, botanical garden and vocational training room.

Trump grantmaking order heightens uncertainty for city funding

The new rule directs federal agencies to align awards with Trump’s policies and gives them power to revoke funds already in place. This threatens the stability of health, safety and infrastructure projects, cities and counties say.

3 JVs take on $2.6B in Amtrak yard upgrades

The deals cover modernizations in Boston, New York City and Washington.

Robotic software startup FieldAI lands $405M in fresh funding

The Bill Gates- and Nvidia-backed firm says its AI model can grapple with the constraints of the physical world.

Why preconstruction should start before the bid

Continuing economic and pricing uncertainty in 2025 mean diligent preconstruction reviews are more important than ever for project success, a construction executive writes.

Who is liable when a ‘borrowed’ construction worker gets hurt?

Temps and subs can help fill vital gaps on construction projects, but they create layers of liability that can be costly if left unaddressed.

J&J earmarks $2B for Fujifilm’s North Carolina facility

The 10-year deal will expand the biopharma giant’s capacity to better meet U.S. demand for advanced medicines and create 120 jobs for the Raleigh area.

EU tariff deal includes lumber, steel and copper

The two trading partners documented provisions of a deal that would set a 15% tariff on many EU imports, including cars, auto parts, pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.

PCL starts work on $274M Washington bus terminal

The complex is a key part of Sound Transit’s Stride bus rapid transit system that will link communities around Lake Washington.

JV places key modular components at $4B DFW airport jobsite

Anchoring six components on the $855 million project marked the largest-scale modular operation ever undertaken for an airport terminal, according to Turner Construction.

Chicago GC: ‘Don’t fall for shiny objects’ in sourcing technology

Clune Construction’s procurement manager talks strategy and turning material purchasing into an advantage while navigating tariffs.

Workers sue 2 contractors over Legionnaires’ outbreak in NYC

Two construction workers filed suit against Skanska and Rising Sun Construction, alleging they failed to abate the deadly bacteria on jobsites in Harlem.

3 DEI approaches employers must reconsider to avoid federal ire

The principles set forth in a recent DOJ memo are likely to be applied by the EEOC to all employers under Title VII, attorney Jonathan Segal writes.

MTA awards $1.97B subway contract in NYC

The project forms part of the broader $6.99 billion subway expansion in the East Harlem neighborhood.

The 8 largest commercial construction starts of July 2025

Overall groundbreakings “reversed course in July, offsetting the strong gains made in June,” said the chief economist at Dodge Construction Network.

Turner JV lands $700M Tennessee airport job

Teaming up with Ardmore-Roderick and Chris Woods Construction, the New York City-based contractor has embarked on a seismic upgrade at Memphis International.

Skanska intern builds on her interest in sustainable construction

Purdue engineering student Shivani Pemaraj, who also holds a black belt in karate, says she has gotten experience in every facet of the industry this summer.

Multifamily starts jump, but some question the data’s accuracy

New apartment construction is outperforming expectations, but permits are falling.

Kentucky launches work zone speed cameras

After more than 1,200 road work crashes in 2024, the state has created a system for fining motorists speeding near active jobsites.

Kiewit secures $400M Alaska port job

The Port of Nome modification effort will deepen the harbor to accommodate larger vessels.

Barton Malow tops out Orlando college football stadium addition

The Michigan-based contractor placed the final beam for the addition to the club level at the University of Central Florida’s football stadium.

Meta, Silicon Ranch partner on solar farm for South Carolina data center

Silicon Ranch will invest $100 million to bring the 100MW facility online by 2027, and Meta will receive all of the renewable energy credits from the deal to help power its first data center in the state.