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Conferences for the second half of 2025
Construction Dive rounds up the industry conferences, contech 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 WinsGilbane to develop $1B affordable housing job
The redevelopment will include more than 1,000 units across 55 acres in the heart of Norfolk, Virginia.
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With the hidden costs of sick days, workers say they lie about taking time off
A culture of secrecy around mental health at work can lead workers to exaggerate physical symptoms to justify taking time off, a recent report found.
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Trump releases AI action plan targeting regulatory ‘red tape’
The plan states that artificial intelligence-related federal funding should not go to states with burdensome rules on the technology.
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OpinionFrom red tape to green light: How California’s CEQA reforms will speed up projects
Two new laws, which went into effect at the end of June, should fast track infill and other high-priority projects, writes a land use and environmental policy attorney.
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AstraZeneca grows US presence with $50B in spending plans
The $50 billion target, which AstraZeneca plans to meet by 2030, includes new manufacturing projects in Virginia and elsewhere, as well as R&D investment.
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Mass timber could combat germs in hospital settings
Exposed wetted wood could have antimicrobial potential, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Oregon.
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OpenAI, Oracle launch Stargate data center capacity expansion
The 4.5 gigawatt commitment will create more than 100,000 construction and operations roles in the U.S., according to a Tuesday announcement.
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US hotel room construction hits 20-quarter low
Rooms under construction decreased year over year in June for the sixth consecutive month amid economic uncertainty, according to CoStar.
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Project MilestonesFlatironDragados, Herzog JV to start $414M Virginia rail job
The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority’s Franconia-Springfield Bypass project will speed up passenger and freight trains in the congested corridor.
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Wood Mackenzie sees extended ‘sunset’ for costly coal power
Coal is more expensive than gas or renewables in the United States, but a slowdown in the buildout of those alternatives will likely extend its use, the firm’s report said.
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White House announces infrastructure priorities, permit updates
Following a Surface Transportation Reauthorization hearing last week, DOT Secretary Sean Duffy also unveiled $488 million in transportation grants.
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Project MilestonesTurner JV tops out $550M Texas hospital
Working with local partners, the construction team placed the highest steel beam on the University Health Palo Alto Hospital on San Antonio’s South Side.
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Q&AHealthcare builds hinge on specialized facilities: Ryan Cos. exec
The firm is using technology from Join and Destini to drive better outcomes for clients seeking surgery centers and freestanding emergency rooms.
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Executive MovesCanadian toll firm hires US construction exec as CEO
Jose Espinosa brings more than 25 years of international experience in tolling and highway infrastructure work to 407 ETR.
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Uncertainty SeriesInterest rate fog stalls construction momentum
Elevated borrowing costs and higher input prices have created shaky conditions, spurring more delayed or abandoned projects.
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Trump officials using building renovation costs to go after Fed chair, WSJ says
High-profile criticism of some $700 million in cost overruns is said to be an effort to pressure Jerome Powell to quit.
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Skanska CEO says its selective strategy reduces risk
The Stockholm-based firm’s success in U.S. construction continues to anchor its success, according to a second quarter earnings report.
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Chicago Fire FC unveils renderings for $650M stadium
The venue, announced in early June, will be privately financed by the club’s owner.
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Project WinsTutor Perini unit cashes in on $220M casino job
The Los Angeles-based firm’s building subsidiary broke ground earlier this month on Phase 2 of the Eagle Mountain Casino expansion south of Modesto, California.
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DOE to drop accessibility requirement for buildings receiving federal funds
Federal accessibility standards won’t apply to buildings using U.S. Energy Department funds for energy efficiency or other uses under a rule rescission taking effect soon.
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Economic ReportsConstruction costs rise as tariff clock ticks
Materials prices climbed again in June, according to the latest Producer Price Index, even without new levies that are set to take effect on Aug. 1.
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Why a women-owned firm developed PPE for women
ARX’s leaders say they leaned on their own experiences and researched how women wear and use gear to create better products.
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OpinionWhy companies are doubling down on upgraded offices
As return-to-office momentum takes hold, employers are emphasizing quality and usability in reinvented spaces to entice employees.
